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Fashion Design Course Descriptions
FASHION DESIGN PROGRAMMES
Basic Computing: Graphics Applications
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Basic Computing: Office Applications
Practical application of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and
Powerpoint for use in illustrated reports, business letters,
outlines, charts, research papers and spreadsheets and
visual presentations.
Beginning Fashion Drawing
Intermediate Fashion Drawing
Basic drawing skills are taught from a live fashion model to
help the student define movement, proportion, and
perspective. Students learn through observation how
various garments hang in relation to the body. Exploration
of media and the styles of professional illustrators helps
students develop a fashion signature.
CAD Systems for Fashion Design
The use of professional computer software for apparel
collections planning and presentation is presented.
CAD Systems for Pattern Drafting
Using professional grade software, students learn cutting
edge technology in the creation and gradation of the pattern.
Collections Development
Working in tandem with the Concepts Workshop class,
students are faced with creative problem solving via
couture techniques, tailoring and experimental methods of
draping or pattern making.
Colour and Design I,II
The elements, principles and factors of design in black,
white and gray values are explored. The second semester
delves into the nature of colour: hue, value, light, tonal
mixtures, systems of colour.
Concepts Workshop I
In this final year of study, focus is placed on research and
development of personal style as the student prepares to
enter the workforce. Students interface with the fashion
industry through designer and industry driven projects.
Concepts Workshop II
Students devote their attention to the realization and
fabrication of their “thesis” collection, comprising up to six
garments. Faculty and outside professionals provide
invaluable critiques and guidance.
Design Concepts I,II
A study of various fashion markets with an eye on designing
within imposed constraints. The use of the croquis book,
the “story board,” colour and fabric boards are imposed as
essential working tools. The second semester is devoted to
students’ involvement in a professional designer driven
project.
Design Lab
Students learn to research, collect information and
sharpen their skills of observation while learning to
prepare reports and presentations, visually and orally.
Design Studio I,II
Advanced studio techniques with an emphasis on design
aesthetics and a focus on the process and procedure of
executing a design concept to layout, cutting, construction,
fitting and finishing. The second semester works in
tandem with Design Concepts for the designer driven
project.
Digital Workshop: Adobe Photoshop
A digital imaging course tailored to fit the needs of the
fashion designer, Adobe Photoshop is used as the ultimate
tool for Fashion Visual Presentations.
Digital Workshop: Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator is used to construct technical drawings
(otherwise known as flats or specs).
Draping I,II
Draping techniques through fitting muslin on the dress form
is a method used to achieve basic shapes and interesting
volumes from which design concepts emanate. Students
learn to make basic patterns and to achieve balance in
three dimensional form. In semester two, they work with a
variety of patterns, layouts, cutting, and construction
techniques with an emphasis on individual design
aesthetics.
Drawing From Observation
Both perceptual and analytical in nature, this basic drawing
course is designed to help the student to train the hand to
mind to eye coordination through direct observation of
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