Course Description

Fashion Design Couture and Pattern Making will immerse you for a semester in the art of couture and pattern making with a course that celebrates heritage craftsmanship while preparing you for the future of fashion. This postgraduate semester course focuses on artisanal techniques, honouring the traditions of handcrafting and precision tailoring that define luxury fashion.

Through a forward-thinking approach, you will learn to reinterpret these timehonoured methods for contemporary and future markets, balancing creativity with market relevance. Guided by industry experts, you will master the intricate and precision skills of pattern making and draping needed for couture design, ensuring you are well-equipped to create exceptional, bespoke pieces that resonate in a globalised and ever-evolving fashion landscape.

This specialised course is designed for fashion designers, pattern makers and creative professionals who aim to elevate their design capabilities and technical expertise in the fashion industry. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects, create a comprehensive fashion couture portfolio, and showcase your designs to industry professionals, positioning yourself for career success. With a deep appreciation for the materials, techniques, and the pursuit of perfection, as a graduate you will be poised to make a mark on the world of luxury fashion.

Learning Focus

• Global Fashion System
• Birth and Language of Italian Couture
• Digital Fashion Technologies, Design & Construction Lab
• Fabrics & Material
• Experimental design, and new construction techniques, such as zero waste,
• flat pattern making and draping for Pret-a-Porter and Couture collections,
• Garment Construction and Finishing Methods
• Trends Analysis and Forecasting
• Garment Fitting
• Digital design and Construction with Clo3D
• AI and other Digital Tools for design and pattern making.

Possible Career Paths

• Fashion Designer
• Creative Director
• Pattern Maker
• Digital Pattern Maker
• Fashion Coordinator
• Fashion Technologist

Links

Industry collaboration and mentorship. Exclusive collaborations with top fashion brands gains you direct access to industry leaders. Participation in networking events, alongside insights into the latest practices and innovations will enrich and elevate the learning experience, preparing you for the forefront of the luxury design world.