Overview
On this practical Womenswear Design course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will create fashion drawings and moodboards, helping you identify your unique style and aesthetic.
Key facts
- Research is a vital part of the garment making process so this course has a focus on research techniques. You will learn where to find inspiration and how to create fabric and colour boards.
- By the end of the course you will know how to take your textile designs from concept to research and how to get ideas for details, fabric design, colours, trends and silhouettes. You will also explore the business side of creating a womenswear brand, from market positioning to promotion.
- Each week your tutor will set you tasks to complete, so which could be to develop your sketches or document inspiration that you come across in your everyday life. You will learn through lively discussion, tutor Q&As, practical tasks, looking at research project examples and carrying out your own independent research.
- This course will give you the necessary skills to continue researching and developing collections. By the end of the course you will have produced a series of final sketches, which you can add to your portfolio before applying for a degree course or even starting your own label.
Programme Structure
Topics covered:- Exploring research in design
- Brief history of womenswear from 1840s to present day
- Fashion drawing and drawing techniques
- How to find inspiration
- Mind mapping and moodboards
- Primary and secondary research
- Branding and logos
- Market positioning
- Creating customer boards
- Creating colour and fabric boards
- Product range planning
- Creating your final sketches
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Multiple start dates
Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 41 other Short Courses in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
In order to fully participate in the practical exercises please have the following materials/equipment for the first class:
- Notepad and pen
- A recent computer with a recent operating system
- An up-to-date web browser. (It would be advisable to ensure you have access to two separate web browsers eg Safari and Mozilla Firefox or
- Google Chrome and Internet Explorer)
- Microphone (a headset with microphone/headphones is recommended)
- Headphones
- Webcam
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents540 GBP / full≈ 540 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents540 GBP / full≈ 540 GBP / full