Fashion Design Entry Level
Successful careers in fashion design are built upon three things – creativity, ambition and a detailed understanding of the industry. If any of these core elements is absent, it can be difficult or even impossible to break into the industry. Ambition and creativity are the kinds of qualities that cannot be bought – you either have the more you don’t. As for the third, building a strong understanding of fashion design as a professional means investing in your education. If you already have the ambition and creativity it takes to succeed, we’re here to help with the next important step!
Fashion Design - Course Benefits
When taking this Fashion Design Course Level 1 Award with STS Courses, every learner benefits from:
- The opportunity to study in your own time and at your own pace for a fully-endorsed certificate from a recognised awarding body.
- No deadlines, time limitations or geographical restrictions whatsoever – study from anywhere in the world at a pace that suits you.
- Complete access to all the materials and resources you will need to complete the course – no additional costs and unbeatable value for money.
- The complete commitment of the STS Courses support team, along with your own personally-assigned tutor.
- Transform your passion into a career and explore the inspiring world of the professional fashion designer.
Fashion Design - Learning Objectives
Our introductory Fashion Design Course Level 1 Award has been designed to lay a strong foundation upon which to begin building a rewarding career in fashion design. Created by leading academics in conjunction with seasoned industry veterans, candidates are guided through the core skills, talents and techniques every fashion designer must master. Whether you’ve been designing as a hobbyist for years or have yet to pick up your first needle, this entry-level course comes highly recommended.
Over the Fashion Design Course Level 1 Award of 2 informative modules, learners are introduced to the contemporary design industry and its recent evolution. The concept of the fashion cycle is explored in-depth, along with the basics of fashion forecasting, the most important elements and principles of design, material selection, working with colour, the basics of dress design and an introduction to essential sewing skills.
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates benefit from a variety of industry-specific skills, talents and knowledge including:
- A detailed understanding of the contemporary fashion industry
- How to work with the most important elements and principles of design
- Advanced understanding of colours in fashion design
- Important fashion forecasting skills
- Improved sewing skills for practical application
- The confidence to pursue a career in fashion design
Fashion Design Course Outline
This intensive yet accessible Fashion Design Course Level 1 Award is delivered across 2 modules – each concluding with an online assessment to verify your acquired knowledge and competencies. Your assigned tutor will provide you with comprehensive support at all times, in order to assist with your successful completion of each unit.
Module 1 - Fashion Design: Introduction
This module covers the following key topics:
- Key Terms of Fashion Design
- Chic
- Collection
- Fashion shows
- Classification of Fashion
- Key Areas in Fashion Forecasting
- Key Areas in Fashion Forecasting
- Fashion Cycles
- Consumer Identification with Fashion Cycles
- Plus more
Module 2 - Essentials of Dress designing & Colour Selection
This module covers the following key topics:
- The Prang Colour System
- Dimensions of Colour
- Intensity
- Colour Harmonies
- Application of Colour on Fashion Figure
- Basic Principles of Colour in Design
- Application of Colour on Dress Designing
- Plus more
