Introduction to Fashion Design

This course “Introduction to Fashion Design” provides an introduction to the fundamentals of fashion design, how to formulate ideas and translate them into a visual representation.
Learners will be introduced to key notions in the fashion design process, to basic drawing and illustration techniques, and the study of trends.
The course will also explore the role of the fashion designer with learners working on creative idea for an individual design collection via a vocational learning approach.

Course Curriculum

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO FASHION DESIGN

1
Introduction to Fashion Design
Self-Paced
2
Key Terms of Fashion Design
Self-Paced
3
Chic and Collection
Self-Paced
4
Fashion Shows
Self-Paced
5
Fashion Flow Chart
Self-Paced
6
Classification of Fashion
Self-Paced
7
Identifying Prophetic Styles
Self-Paced
8
Adapting a Trend to a Target Market
Self-Paced
9
How Location Affects Timing
Self-Paced
10
The Direction of Fashion Change
Self-Paced
11
Key Areas in Fashion Forecasting
Self-Paced
12
The Fashion Forecasting Process
Self-Paced
13
Fashion Cycles
Self-Paced
14
Consumer Identification with Fashion Cycles
Self-Paced
15
Quiz
10 questions

SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN

1
Introduction to Design
Self-Paced
2
Elements of Design
Self-Paced
3
Line
Self-Paced
4
Shapes
Self-Paced
5
Space
Self-Paced
6
Color and Texture
Self-Paced
7
Quiz
10 questions

SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

1
Introduction to Principles of Design
Self-Paced
2
Balance
Self-Paced
3
Emphasis
Self-Paced
4
Harmony / Unity
Self-Paced
5
Proportion or Scale
Self-Paced
6
Rhythm (Repetition)
Self-Paced
7
Quiz
10 questions