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Fashion Design Studios
Fashion design is an exciting, fast-paced field in which some of America’s most
talented artists are working. Our experienced instructors show students that
fashion design makes use of a great deal of academic knowledge, as well as
creativity and attention to detail.
Week 1
Week 1: Basics of Sketching and Stitching
This is a great introduction to critical skills. In sketching, students learn how to
develop and present their ideas on paper through drawing basic figures, drafting
poses, and describing textures and details. In stitching, students learn the
basic stitches used to piece together a garment and add simple details.
Week 2: Fashion Forecasting
There are people in fashion whose job it is to predict the must-haves for the
coming season. In our class, students learn the tricks of the trade, examining
current fashion trends and social factors to project fashion’s future. Students
apply these tools by developing market boards, style boards and swatch boards
to present trend ideas. They also design and assemble a store display.
Week 3
Week 3: Silk-Screen: Design and Patterning
Silk-screening is a simple but endlessly useful technique for applying design
and pattern to fabric. Students build their own silk-screening frames and gain
experience with the technique. They learn about color, patterns and graphics,
and they experiment on a variety of garments.
Week 4
Week 4: Project Centenary
Just as in the hit “Project Runway,” we give students a task and equip them
with the tools to carry it out. Students learn the basic skills for designing a
garment, drawing inspiration from an array of unlikely sources, and integrating
a variety of materials. Then, students are given a simple piece of clothing and a
budgeted shopping trip, and it is up to them to make something fantastic!
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