Fashion Design Through Self Expression, Cultural Identity, Influence, Trends
{SUMMER BOREDOM BUSTER SALE!} Explore fashion as self-expression! In this 4-week course, students will design a capsule collection while learning how identity, culture, and trends influence style.
Creative Courses LLC
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,026)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. 1-2 throughout the classGrading
1-2 throughout the classClass Experience
Intermediate Level
Explore fashion as art, identity, and influence while creating your own inspired mini collection. 🧵 Class Description: Fashion is more than clothing — it’s a form of self-expression, cultural identity, and artistic voice. In this 4-week course, young designers will explore the deeper meaning behind fashion by analyzing how identity, history, and global influence shape personal style. Each week, learners will be guided through creative prompts, sketching sessions, and concept development to design their own capsule collection — a small group of coordinating pieces that reflect their unique vision. With a blend of art, critical thinking, and design, this course encourages students to look beyond trends and into what fashion means to them. Learners will receive a croqui template to help them start sketching, and are encouraged to modify and build from it in their own style. 👩🎨 Learner Experience & Flexibility: This course is great for learners with some prior drawing or fashion exploration experience. Lessons are flexible and can be adapted based on student skill level. Students are encouraged to explore beyond templates and build their own visual voice. Supplies Needed: Laptop with internet access, sketchbook, pencils/erasers, colored pencils, croquis (provided by teacher)
Learning Goals
Explore fashion as art, identity, and influence while creating your own inspired mini collection.Understand fashion as a tool for self-expression and cultural storytelling
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
The Necessity of Dress – Expressing the Individual
We’ll explore how fashion helps us tell the world who we are. Learners will reflect on their personal identities and begin sketching one outfit that expresses their individuality. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Power of Influence
How do trends start? Who influences style — and why? Students will examine the role of influencers, pop culture, and historical references in shaping what we wear. They'll start planning pieces inspired by cultural or personal icons. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Viewing the World Through a Different Lens
Designers will explore fashion through a global lens, considering how values, environments, and traditions impact style. They’ll refine their designs and begin to build a cohesive vision. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Capsule Collection
Students will complete their capsule collection — typically 3–5 coordinating outfits — and present them to the group with a short explanation of their vision and process. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Supplies Needed: Laptop with internet access, sketchbook, pencils/erasers, colored pencils, croquis (provided by teacher)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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👩🎨 Learner Experience & Flexibility:
This course is great for learners with some prior drawing or fashion exploration experience. Lessons are flexible and can be adapted based on student skill level. Students are encouraged to explore beyond templates and build their own visual voice.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Florida Institute of Technology
5 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Art Institute of Atlanta
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Full Sail University
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from University of Washington Tacoma
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Cleveland Institute of Art
Bachelor's Degree in English from Emory University
2 teachers have an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Political Science and Government from Los Angeles Southwest College
Associate's Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
DaShaun Hightower (Mr. Hightower)
This Teacher's experience lvl is advanced in Blender/Game Design and expert in fashion design.
Honors/Awards
-Featured designer at Harlem Fashion Week’s Across the Waters Exhibition at the Africa Center(March 2023)
-Featured designer at the Black Panther Wakanda Forever Premier at Harlem’s Magic Johnson Theatre (November 2022)
-Keynote speaker at the baycoding club webinar series: How AR and and NFT are shaping the world of fashion and STEAM.(April 2022)
-Guest Speaker at the Macy’s Black Innovators and Visionaries Panel(April 2017)
-OUT Magazines Fashion Vanguard Recipient(March 2017) Reviews
Live Group Course
$16
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-6 learners per class
