Introduction to Fashion Design - Saturdays
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Introduction to Fashion Design - Saturdays
Ian Kettle
Have you ever wondered what a fashion designer actually does and whether it is the right career for you? Have you ever asked how designers come up with a fresh collection every season. This course is specifically designed with the beginner in mind and will guide you through the design process. You will work from a set brief through the research process to generate and develop ideas for fashion garments, whether you are interested in menswear or womenswear, both are covered. There will be workshops in figure drawing and illustration and talks on marketing and collection structure. By the end of the course you should have the beginnings of a portfolio for application for further study in fashion and a clear idea of whether the work of a fashion designer or some other role in this diverse and vibrant industry is for you.
Ian Kettle studied Fashion Design at Central Saint Martins. He now lectures on the BA Fashion course and has his own womenswear label which he sells in London and New York.
Alternative Dates and Times
Many of our courses are repeated throughout the year. If the above dates is not suitable for you,
or there are no dates showing for this session, then please choose an alternative session.
Please bring with you to the first session:
- 1 x regular HB pencil & mechanical HB Pencil
- Letraset Promarker:
- 1 x col, ivory
- 1 x col cool grey no1
- Small paper scissors
- Prit-stick glue
- A4 or A3 Layout Pad
- A3 Bound Sketch Pad (preferably white paper, landscape format)
- Colour (this can be anything: pens, acrylics, pastel, pencils, water color etc)
- Camera (this is not vital and a camera phone will do just as well)
- 1 x old fashion magazine (to cut up)
Be sure to only get the cheapest options when buying art materials, higher prices do not always mean better results!