Intro to Fashion Design: 8-Week Course
Ms Stacia | Fashion Designer
Rising Star
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(385)
In this 8-week course, students will create a fashion portfolio project showcasing the design process including concept building, color palettes, fabric sourcing, print design, sketching, illustration, technical flats, and presentation.
Class Experience
Beginner Level
Learn how to develop a collection just like a fashion designer! Each week we will work on a different step in the design development process. At the end of the course, learners will have a completed project that replicates the work shown in fashion design portfolios. Week 1: Construct a concept board Week 2: Develop color palettes Week 3: Build a fabric story Week 4: Create print designs Week 5: Sketch design ideas Week 6: Edit + Illustrate Week 7: Focus on flats Week 8: Present fashion...
Students will learn the step-by-step process of developing a collection through activity-based projects. The projects we complete will replicate the development process shown in fashion design portfolios.
- 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 Marketing
Homework Offered
Weekly design project! All learners should post their weekly projects to the classroom page before the next lesson. Fashion pop quiz questions will be posted throughout the week. Full participation will further our understanding of the weekly lesson and help us engage with each other's work.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Grades provided by request only.
- 8 1/2" x 11" (or larger) blank paper (approx 10 sheets total) - Pencil with eraser - Markers, colored pencils, or crayons - Attached print-out materials - Scissors and glue stick - Print-outs provided each week in Classroom - Found materials* (helpful, but not necessary): any old catalogs or magazines from around the home with interesting pictures. Stickers and other craft materials work too. *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. 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.
Available times
Pacific
Meet the teacher
Rising Star
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(385)
Hi everyone! My name is Stacia and I spent nearly 15 years working as a designer in the heart of the fashion district in NYC. The most gratifying aspect of my job as a fashion designer has always been nurturing young talent. I recently moved to my...
Flex Class
$160
for 8 weeks8 weeks
No live video meetings
Ages 15-18
1-3 learners per class
