Fashion Design Concepts: Semester 1 College Course
Master design development, art concepts, industry inner workings, and drawing/sketching skills alongside a seasoned fashion designer. Students will finish with a portfolio project & sketchbook showcasing their design journey.
Ms Stacia | Fashion Designer
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What's included
16 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursProjects
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 per weekAssessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
If your child is interested in a career in fashion design, this course is for you! Learn the inner workings of the industry and how to develop a collection alongside a seasoned fashion designer. At the end of the course, learners will have a full sketchbook and a completed portfolio project that replicates the work shown in fashion design portfolios. Each week, learners will be expected to upload their weekly projects before the start of the next lesson. I will be working alongside everyone, giving feedback, offering ideas, and helping along the way! Throughout the course, we will work together and explore how to think like fashion designers. In the last week of class, we will be learning how to communicate our design ideas and share the collections we've created! Additional resources and custom design development templates will be provided. See below for basic materials needed. No previous experience is required. ✨ This course replicates my first semester college course Fashion Design Concepts. The more work is put into each weekly project, the more your student will get out of the course.
Learning Goals
Organize creative exploration through sketchbook developmentIdentify fashion markets, price points, and seasons
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
Design Concepts Overview
Define course objectives and compare creative works 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Design Elements
Describe elements of design and sketch 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Industry Overview | Forecasting
Identify fashion markets, price points, and seasons 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Design Principles
Recognize principles of design and sketch 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
- 8 1/2" x 11" (or larger) blank paper or sketchbook - Pencil with eraser - Markers and/or colored pencils - Scissors and glue stick (not necessary for projects done digitally) - Print-outs provided each week in Classroom - Found materials: wk 7 & 11* (any of the following): any old catalogs or magazines from around the home with interesting pictures. Any clean trash - candy wrappers, packaging, tissue. Stickers and other craft materials work too (week 7 and 11 only) - access to Google Slides, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint or similar - a camera is not required, but could be used if learners prefer to use some of their own photos *If you don't have any found materials, the print-outs included will provide the basics of what is needed **OPTIONAL: Three-ring binder with clear sleeves or portfolio binder. If you'd like to start a fashion design portfolio at home, this is an easy way for children to keep a collection of their work. Creating a book is a great tool in learning how to communicate design ideas and projects.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Websites that will be recommended for some of our weekly projects include vogue.com (fashion and runway sections), wwd.com
nowfashion.com, firstview.com, Pantone.com, and the e-commerce sites of learners' favorite stores. If your student would prefer to not use any digital media and create a physical trend report, fashion magazines (Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, InStyle, etc), catalogs, and/or their own photographs can be used instead.
Joined August, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Philadelphia University
- New York-based Fashion Designer for nearly 15 years
- Graduated summa cum laude from Philadelphia University with a BS in Fashion Design
- Adjunct Professor of Fashion Studies
- Professional experience in Art, Design, Merchandising, Sales, Production, and MarketingReviews
Live Group Course
$35
weekly or $560 for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
4-8 learners per class
