Company Name: DLHC School of Fashion Telephone: Fax: +27 (12) 3290062 Cell Phone: +27 82 421 8792 Email: landidlhc.co.za Website: www.dlhc.co.za
Course Title: FASHION DESIGN
FASHION DESIGN
(Theoretical and Practical training)
Fashion designers inspire the way people look and feel about themselves.
Fashion designers use their sense of style and flair to design clothing forproduction and sale.
Every piece of clothing was invented by a fashion designer somewhere. Fashion designers are involved not only with the creative process but also with the practical concerns of manufacturing apparel. They must understand the practical process of transforming an apparel concept into a garment.
This Fashion Design course will teach the student the practical skills and techniques to form a platform for his/her fashion career. Course Options:
Intensive option A
Total hours: 265
Lesson duration: 4 hours
Schedule:
Duration: 16 Weeks – Weekly attendance: 4 lessons
Evening classes: Mondays: 18h00 – 22h00
Tuesdays: 18h00 – 22h00
Wednesdays: 18h00 – 22h00
Thursdays: 18h00 – 22h00
Intensive option B
Total hours: 265
Lesson duration: 8 hours
Schedule:
Duration: 8 Weeks – Weekly attendance: 4 lessons
Full day classes: Mondays: 09h00 – 17h00
Tuesdays: 09h00 – 17h00
Wednesdays: 09h00 – 17h00
Thursdays: 09h00 – 17h00
Registration dates for 2012:
28 January 2012….only from…. 10h00 – 12h00
05 May 2012………only from…..10h00 – 12h00
07 July 2012………only from…..10h00 – 12h00
Course outline:
Design Studies
- Fashion Design I
• Basic Art: Elements of drawing, visual Art, The Anatomy for Artists
• Fashion Art: Design principles, figure drawing, fashion presentation – profile, Design development sheets, Basic skills of presentation, Design concepts in 2D and 3D technical drawings & quick sketches
Clothing Technology
- Pattern Technology / Pattern Construction I:
Introduction, the figure, measurements, a perfect fit, Drafting and manipulating of basic blocks – (skirts, trousers, blouse & shirts, sleeves, collars, jackets, dresses, waist-coats, strapless tops, children’s wear.
Development of flat pattern making, creating final patterns. Etc.
- Apparel Technology / Apparel Construction I:
Identification and characteristics of fibers and fabrics, Introduction to sewing, stitches & definitions, Pattern layouts & cutting, preparation methods, construction of the skirts, trousers, blouses, jackets, waistcoats and dresses. Ready to wear and Mass production methods.