Fashion design courses are available for aspiring designers who want to learn the skills and techniques needed to create clothing and accessories. Here are some details about fashion design courses, supplies, and materials:
Supplies for studying fashion design:
- Sketchbook
- Pencils and erasers
- Colored pencils or markers
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Fabric swatches
- Sewing machine
- Dress form
- Mannequin
- Pattern-making tools
Course details:
- Fashion design courses teach students how to sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory details.
- Some courses focus on materials rather than garments or accessories.
- Fashion design degree programs incorporate coursework in fashion merchandising, business, and marketing. Designers draw on these skills to launch a line, evaluate customer demand for styles, and earn a profit. At the conclusion of a fashion design program, seniors may design a line for a school fashion show.
- Fashion design courses use project-based assignments to help students strengthen their skills and build their portfolios.
- Fashion design programs encourage cross-disciplinary methods and experimentation in development and making. Students have the opportunity to take a range of studio courses in bio-design, industrial design, interaction design, social practice, and textiles.
Materials used in fashion design:
- Fabrics such as cotton, silk, wool, and polyester
- Trims such as zippers, buttons, and ribbons
- Embellishments such as sequins, beads, and appliques
- Thread and needles
- Dyes and paints
Its worth noting that fashion designers can have a key role to play in making fashion more sustainable, and some fashion design programs incorporate coursework in sustainability.
