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Study Fashion Design Online Course; Learn About Fashion Trends Sketch Ideas and Create Designs
The Fashion Design Online Course was written for students who are interested in working in the steadily growing fashion industry. With this online training course, you will have all the information necessary to successfully begin a career in this field.
Fashion design enables individuals to study fashion trends, sketch ideas and create designs. As you work through this course, you will gain a comprehensive overview of the design industry, elements of design and career options within the field.
This convenient online course provides students with the unique opportunity to learn course material at their own pace. You will have access to comprehensive study material 24 hours a day ensuring that you can study anytime, anywhere.
Many individuals who take the course are still able to work full time, which ensures that you can maintain your current lifestyle whilst working toward achieving your career goals.
You can access this course from any internet-enabled device. As you work through the program, you will find the short, flexible modules incredibly easy to navigate. However, if you find you have any questions, you can access online support while you train.
What you will learn with our Fashion Design Online Course
- An introduction to common fashion terminology
- The skills necessary to become a fashion designer
- The five stages of a fashion cycle
- The history of fashion
- The elements and principles of fashion design
- How to conduct fashion market research and identify your target customer
- Fashion design forecasting
- How to create mood boards
- Fashion design sketching
- Garment sample stages
- An overview of material terminology
- The main fiber groups used in the fashion industry
- Textile fibers and their properties
- An overview of fabric construction
- Fabric performance characteristics and finishes
- How to source materials, trims and contractors
- Draping, cutting and sewing essentials
- Sewing techniques for fashion design
- Sizing and grading
- Garment support and structure
- Buttons, enclosures and finishes
- Garment construction
- Fittings, revisions and costing
- Garment tech packages
- Finding a clothing manufacturer and preparing for mass production
- Making your clothing line, domain name and trademark
- Creating your business plan
- Financing your line and finding resources in the United Kingdom
- Selling and marketing your fashions
- Finding models and launching a fashion show
- Careers in fashion design
- Starting your own fashion design business
- The fashion industry in the United Kingdom
- Preparing and presenting your portfolio
Fashion Design Online Course - Requirements
The Fashion Design Online Course is delivered 100 percent online.
To successfully complete this course, a student must:
- Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
- Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
- Be a self-directed learner
- Possess sound language and literacy skills
Quick Course Facts
- Course content is structured for easy comprehension
- Registered students gain unrestricted access to the Fashion Design Online Course
- All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
- Study online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
- All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion
Fashion Design Online Certificate Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Fashion Design
At the end of the module, you’ll be able to learn:
- The Daily Tasks of a Fashion Designer
- The Different Types of Fashion Design
- The Skills Necessary to be a Fashion Designer
- Common Fashion Design Terminology
- The Five Stages in a Fashion Cycle
Fashion design might be the right career path for you if you have the passion and creating clothes that might be the next design trends.
Topics to be discussed include:
- What is Fashion Design?
- What Does a Fashion Designer Do?
- Types of Fashion Design
- Mass Market
- Is a Career in Fashion Design for You?
- Fashion Terminology
- The Fashion Cycle
Summary:
The first module introduces what fashion is and an overview of what a fashion designer does and their useful skills that one must possess in order to succeed in this career path.
Module 2:
At the end of the module, you’ll be able to learn:
- Fashion Trends of the 19th Century
- 19th Century Fashion Influencers
- Fashion Trends of the 20th Century
- 20th Century Fashion Designers
- Fashion Trends of the 21st Century
Just like any industry, the fashion industry also evolves and creates new trends that were inspired by its history.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Fashion in the 19th Century
- 19th Century Fashion Influencers
- Fashion Trends of the 20th Century
- 20th-Century Fashion Designers
- Fashion Trends of the 21st Century
Summary:
This module presented an overview of the various fashion trends that occurred from history and how it affected the fashion trends we now have.
Module 3:
At the end of the module, you’ll be able to learn:
- The Elements of Fashion Design
- The Principles of Fashion Design
- Understanding Fashion Design Styles
- Fashion Market Research
- Identifying and Defining Your Target Customer
After learning about the history of the different fashion trends, a fashion designer must now be able to identify where the trends might fall in the fashion cycle.
Topics to be discussed include:
- The Elements of Fashion Design
- Color
- The Principles of Fashion Design
- Understanding Fashion Design Styles
- Fashion Market Research
- Identifying and Defining Your Target Customer
Summary:
This module covered the principles and elements of design. It also discussed how to identify and define your designs to your target customer.
Module 4: Mood Boards, Design Development, and Sketching
At the end of the module, you’ll be able to learn:
- How to Create a Mood Board
- A Look at the Design Development Process
- Fashion Design Sketching
- Sketching with Flat Schematics
- Garment Sample Stages
As you continue your journey in this career path, you'll begin to learn how to properly utilize your creative skills for you to see your unique designs.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Creating a Mood Board
- A Look at The Design Process
- Fashion Design Illustrations
- Sketching with Flat Schematics
Summary:
This module discussed and explored how to be able to utilize your full creativity and apply it to your designs. It also taught how you could also translate different themes in your design.
Module 5:
At the end of the module, you’ll be able to learn:
- An Overview of Material Terminology
- The Main Fibre Groups Used in the Fashion Industry
- Understanding Textile Fibres and their Properties
- An Overview of Fabric Construction
- Fabric Performance Characteristics and Finishes
It is essential to have an expansive knowledge when it comes to the different materials you’ll be needing for creating your design.
Topics to be discussed include:
- An Overview of Material Terminology
- The Main Fiber Groups Used in The Fashion Industry
- Understanding Textile Fiber and Their Properties
- An Overview of Fabric Construction
- Fabric Performance Characteristics and Finishes
Summary:
This module thoroughly discussed the different materials that you'll be using during the process of creating your design. It also tackled the terminologies that are being used in the industry.
Module 6: Fabric Sourcing, Patternmaking,
At the end of the module, you’ll be able to learn:
- Sourcing Materials and Contractors
- Fabric and Trim Storyboards
- Patternmaking for Fashion Design
- Sizing, Grading, and Measurements
- Collars, Cuts, and Pockets
Topics to be discussed include:
- Sourcing Materials and Contractors
- Finding Suppliers
- Fabric and Trim Storyboards
- Pattern making for Fashion Design
- Sizing, Grading and Measurements
- Collars, Cuts and Pockets
Summary:
This module tackled about how to prepare and cut out your design patterns. It also discussed the usage of the tools that you've learned from the previous module.
Module 7: Completing Your Pattern, Garment Construction, and Draping Techniques
At the end of the module, you’ll be able to learn:
- Fitting the Toile and Altering the Pattern
- Cutting and Laying Your Pattern
- Garment Construction for Fashion Design
- Surface Specific Techniques
- Draping on the Mannequin
Topics to be discussed include:
- Fitting the Toile and Altering the Pattern
- Preparing the Fabric
- Garment Construction for Fashion Design
- Surface Specific Techniques
- Draping on the Mannequin
Summary:
For this module, it explores and enhances the skills you’ve developed from the previous module. It also covered and discussed how to construct your garment and the different tools you'll be needed for design. Later on, it taught you various techniques on how to drape your material on a mannequin.
Module 8: Garment Structure, Garment Tech Packs and Pre-Production
At the end of the module, you’ll be able to learn:
- Garment Support and Structure
- Finishes, Buttons and Trimmings
- Finding a Clothing Manufacturer for Your Line
- Creating a Garment Tech Pack
- Preparing to Produce Your Line
Topics to be discussed include:
- Garment Support and Structure
- The History of Supported and Structured Garments
- Supportive Materials
- Adding Volume to a Garment
- Finishes, Buttons and Trimmings
- Finding a Clothing Manufacturer for Your Line
- Creating a Garment Tech Pack
- Bill of Materials Page
- Preparing to Produce Your Line
Summary:
This module summarizes what you’ve learned from the previous module. It tackled about the finishes, trimmings, and other procedures needed for you to do before fully finishing your design. It also discussed mostly essential pre-production information you’ll be needing as you enter the fashion industry.
Module 9: Creating, Financing, and Marketing a Clothing Label
At the end of the module, you’ll be able to learn:
- Developing a Business Plan
- Owning a Business in the United Kingdom
- How to Start a Clothing Label
- Financing Your Clothing Label
- Marketing Your Clothing Line
After knowing how to produce your fashion designs, it is now time for you to explore the different opportunities you can partake in the fashion industry.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Developing a Business Plan
- Owning a Business in the United Kingdom
- How to Start a Clothing Label
- Financing Your Clothing Label
- Marketing Your Clothing Line
Summary:
This module prepared you on how to start your fashion label and gave you essential information on how to start your clothing label and how you can market it to your audience.
Module 10: The Fashion Industry, Career Opportunities, Resources in the UK and Developing Your Brand
At the end of the module, you’ll be able to learn:
- The Fashion Industry in the United Kingdom
- Career Opportunities in Fashion Design
- Resources in the United Kingdom
- Developing Your Brand Identity
- Preparing for Fashion Week
It is crucial to know about the industry you’ll enter after gathering enough knowledge and information on the different skills you’ll be needing to survive this industry.
Topics to be discussed include:
- The Fashion Industry in the United Kingdom
- Why UK Fashion?
- Career Opportunities in Fashion Design
- Career Positions as a Fashion Designer
- Resources in the United Kingdom
- Developing Your Brand Identity
- Preparing for Fashion Week
Summary:
The final module for this course focused on how you can succeed in the fashion industry. It provided you with valuable vital points and essential information on how you can start your own business in the industry. It also introduced you on different career opportunities you can get. Lastly, it gave you essential tips on the most crucial week for the industry, which is Fashion Week.
Recognition & Accreditation
All students who complete this course, receive a certificate of completion with a passing score (for the online assessment) and will be issued a certificate via email.
Module 1: Introduction to Fashion Design
- The Daily Tasks of a Fashion Designer
- The Different Types of Fashion Design
- The Skills Necessary to be a Fashion Designer
- Common Fashion Design Terminology
Module 2: The History of Fashion
- Fashion Trends of the 19th Century
- 19th Century Fashion Influencers
- Fashion Trends of the 20th Century
- 20th Century Fashion Designers
Module 3: The Elements and Principles of Fashion Design
- The Elements of Fashion Design
- The Principles of Fashion Design
- Understanding Fashion Design Styles
- Fashion Market Research
Module 4: Mood Boards, Design Development, and Sketching
- How to Create a Mood Board
- A Look at the Design Development Process
- Fashion Design Sketching
- Sketching with Flat Schematics
Module 5: Understanding Textile Fibres, Yarns, and Fabrics
- An Overview of Material Terminology
- The Main Fibre Groups Used in the Fashion Industry
- Understanding Textile Fibres and their Properties
- An Overview of Fabric Construction
Module 6: Fabric Sourcing, Patternmaking, Sizing, and Measurements
- Sourcing Materials and Contractors
- Fabric and Trim Storyboards
- Patternmaking for Fashion Design
- Sizing, Grading, and Measurements
Module 7: Completing Your Pattern, Garment Construction, and Draping Techniques
- Fitting the Toile and Altering the Pattern
- Cutting and Laying Your Pattern
- Garment Construction for Fashion Design
- Surface Specific Techniques
Module 8: Garment Structure, Garment Tech Packs and Pre-Production
- Garment Support and Structure
- Finishes, Buttons and Trimmings
- Finding a Clothing Manufacturer for Your Line
- Creating a Garment Tech Pack
Module 9: Creating, Financing, and Marketing a Clothing Label
- Developing a Business Plan
- Owning a Business in the United Kingdom
- How to Start a Clothing Label
- Financing Your Clothing Label
Module 10: The Fashion Industry, Career Opportunities, Resources in the UK and Developing Your Brand
- The Fashion Industry in the United Kingdom
- Career Opportunities in Fashion Design
- Resources in the United Kingdom
- Developing Your Brand Identity
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
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Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
- OSX/iOS 6 or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
- Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
- Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
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