Fashion Design

We’ll guide you as you learn to develop your design work into a pre-collection. You’ll be taught the principles of manual grading and working with a fit model, and learn about work production patterns for industry. You’ll also gain new construction and finishing techniques.

Learn about composition and design of the clothed figure using a variety of conventional and unconventional materials. The use of light box, composition principles, and design will also be emphasized.

Develop the processes of creating knit fabrics, learn knitwear terminology, and experiment with knitwear fabric designs. Gain the skills to compose different knit materials by a variety of techniques, including basic hand knit, crochet, and single-bed knitting machine techniques. Surface design methods, such as felting, embroidery, and basic macramé, will also be taught.

Gain a comprehensive overview of the textiles industry for both home furnishing and fashion. You’ll also learn silkscreen and heat transfer printing, and gain insights about opportunities for a successful career in the textile industry.