Course Objectives:
On completion of this course, students will be able to:
- To develop their unique design aesthetics and translate them into traditional and digital formats.
- Gain proficiency in using digital tools and software relevant to modern fashion design, from drawing to 3D garment creation.
- Equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the Fashion industry, with a strong emphasis on digital innovation and sustainability.
- To create a comprehensive digital portfolio showcasing their work across Fashion illustration, Textile design, and Digital Fashion.
Eligibility Criteria:
- No prior experience is required in Fashion Design.
- Basic computer literacy is recommended.
- Access to a computer with design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) is essential.
- Matriculation needed
Course Duration:
- Total Duration: 3 months
- Weekly Schedule: 6 hours/week (2 hours per subject)
Course Contents:
Fashion Drawing & Design
- Introduction to Fashion Illustration:
- Understanding body proportions
- Drawing techniques (croquis, fashion poses)
- Rendering fabrics and textures
- Design Elements & Principles:
- Line, shape, colour, and texture in fashion design
- Balance, rhythm, emphasis, proportion, and harmony
- Garment Design:
- Sketching garments (tops, bottoms, dresses, outerwear)
- Designing collections and fashion lines
- Exploring historical and contemporary fashion trends
- Technical Drawing:
- Flat sketches and technical drawings
- Specifications for production
- Using digital tools for sketching (Adobe Photoshop, CoralDraw)
Digital Textiles
- Introduction to Textiles:
- Understanding different types of fabrics and their properties
- The history and evolution of Textile design
- Digital Textile Design:
- Creating Textile patterns using software (Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW)
- Techniques for repeating patterns, colourways, and texture mapping
- Exploring digital print technologies
- Fabric Simulation:
- Sustainability in Textiles:
- Exploring Sustainable Textile Design Practices
- Digital tools for sustainable fabric sourcing and production
Digital Illustration
- Introduction to Digital Illustration:
- Overview of digital Illustration and its impact on the industry
- Understanding the digital Illustration.
- 3D Fashion Design:
- Introduction to software (Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW)
- Creating garments and accessories
- Digital Fashion Presentations:
- Creating digital lookbooks
- Introduction Virtual fashion shows and exhibitions
- Future of Fashion:
- Exploring AI and machine learning in fashion design
Digital Fashion
- TechPack
- Introduction to Techpack
- Creating tech packs of garments from sketch to final outfit including Pattern Drafting
- Specifications
- Introduction to Specifications
- Creating specifications of garments from sketch to final outfit including Pattern Drafting
Software used in this course:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Coral draw
Career Pathways:
A career in graphic design offers a variety of pathways, allowing designers to specialize in different areas or branch into related fields.
- Fashion Designer
- Print Designer
- Fashion Technology Specialist
- Illustrator
- Art Director
- Creative Director
- Freelance Fashion Designer
- Motif Designer
- Environmental Designer
- Design Educator
- Content Creator