Draping Womenswear Design, Short Course | Online (optional) | University of the Arts London (UAL) | London, United Kingdom
4 days
Duration
420 GBP/full
420 GBP/full
Unknown
Tuition fee
Anytime
Anytime
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date

About

Discover how to use draping as an experimental, intuitive and playful tool that will help you come up with fashion ideas with this Draping Womenswear Design course at the University of the Arts London (UAL).

Overview

About the course

In this Draping Womenswear Design course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will get a deep understanding of the principles of draping and how various fabrics can be manipulated by twisting, folding, gathering and layering to produce the most amazing results. You will create collages and sketches of your inspiration and design garments based on your draping designs.

You will also complete a portfolio of pictures of 3D work that will be valuable if you are applying for a foundation or BA course in fashion. Plus, your portfolio of designs can potentially form the beginnings of your fashion collection.

Programme Structure

Topics covered:
  • The origins of draping and historical costumes
  • How to prepare your dummy
  • Experimenting on the dummy
  • How to cut your piece of fabric
  • Examples of draping in contemporary fashion
  • Introduction to draping with fabric manipulations
  • How to photograph your designs
  • Draping a skirt
  • How to mark a garment
  • Draping without pins
  • Designing garments based on your draping
  • Draping a bodice
  • Draping with bias detail
  • Developing your designs in 2D
  • How to prepare a presentation of your work
  • Making collages and sketches

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 4 days
  • Part-time
    • 4 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Please bring with you to the first session:

  • Scissors
  • Cutting knife
  • Pins
  • Glue/Pritt Stick
  • Ruler or set square
  • Tape measure
  • Tracing wheel
  • Felt pens
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Camera/phone

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    420 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.
  • National

    420 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.

800 Pounds for live sessions

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Other interesting programmes for you

Our partners

Draping Womenswear Design
University of the Arts London (UAL)
Draping Womenswear Design
-
University of the Arts London (UAL)

Wishlist

Go to your profile page to get personalised recommendations!