Fashion Design

Students will learn the fundamentals of sketching and garment construction to translate their personal vision onto fabric. Hands-on projects will include designing your own fashion sketches, designing flats, and garment construction with muslin, using draping techniques. Whether you’re a budding designer, a fashion enthusiast, or simply curious about the magic behind clothing creation, this course will empower you to turn your ideas into reality. You do not need to be a skilled artist or sewer for this course, as students will learn how to use proper equipment and develop skills in design and creation that nurture their unique self.

*Supplemental course fee of $95 for construction materials.

Learning Outcomes

• Create professional fashion sketches and design flats, demonstrating foundational technical drawing skills that effectively communicate design concepts and garment details.
• Apply fundamental garment construction techniques, including draping and muslin prototyping, to transform design concepts into three-dimensional textile forms.
• Utilize industry-standard design equipment and tools, developing proficiency in the technical aspects of fashion design and garment development.
• Translate personal creative vision into structured design concepts, exploring the relationship between individual inspiration and practical fashion design principles.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fashion design process, from initial conceptualization through technical sketching to physical garment construction.

 Information is subject to change as instructors finalize course content and syllabi.