Melbourne School of Fashion offers intensive industry specific courses in core aspects of the fashion industry.Classes are restricted in size to maximise individual tuition and all lecturers are chosen for their teaching experience as well as their fashion industry expertise.
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Certificate of Fashion Design - Part Time
This course enables you to create a complete design portfolio that can launch you into the world of fashion design! Perfect for the creative brain - this course will enable you to express ideas and gain the knowledge that is required to create your own label, create for others or simply create bespoke designs.
Class size is restricted to approximately sixteen persons so students can work closely with the lecturer in an intimate workshop environment.
The ability to draw is an advantage. Students with little or no drawing skills are strongly advised to study this course in conjunction with the Certificate of Fashion Drawing and the Certificate of Life Drawing and CAD illustration, due to illustration being an important component of each assignment.
Course Content
- History of fashion - 20th century.
- Elements of design.
- Principles of design.
- Trend forecasting.
- Sources of inspiration.
- Designing for various body types.
- Fabric and fibre studies.
- Styling and garment details.
- Range planning and merchandising.
- Specification drawing and trade sketching.
- Storyboards and mood boards.
- Communication skills.
- Designing stories and ranges for specific markets: street wear, evening wear, ready to wear, bridal.
- Costing and pricing.
- Fabric enhancement techniques.
Assessment
- Completion of set assignments on time and to the required standard.
Course Prerequisites
- Year 12 level preferred
- Ability to draw an advantage, but not essential if concurrently studying the Certificate of Fashion Drawing and the Certificate of Life Drawing and CAD Illustration or equivalent
Teaching Venue
156 George Street, Fitzroy
VIC 3065
Equipment Costs
Approximately $950
For drawing materials, sketchbooks, foamboards and prescribed texts.
Suggested Reading
Sue Jenkin Jones
Fashion Design - Second Edition
Thames and Hudson
Kathryn McKelvey
Fashion Source Book
CODE: ( CFD/A)
24 February 2010 to 24 November 2010.
Wednesdays 10:00am to 5:00pm
Class Size
Maximum 18
Contact Hours
210 hours
Non-Contact Hours
190 hours (minimum) approximately 6 hours per week.
CODE: ( CFD/B)
22 February 2010 to 8 December 2010.
Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Class Size
Maximum 18
Contact Hours
210 hours
Non-Contact Hours
190 hours (minimum) approximately 6 hours per week.
CODE: ( CFD/C)
20 February 2010 to 11 December 2010.
Saturdays 10:00am to 5:00pm
Class Size
Maximum 18
Contact Hours
210 hours
Non-Contact Hours
190 hours (minimum) approximately 6 hours per week.
CODE: ( CFD/D)
26 February 2010 to 10 December 2010.
Fridays 10:00am to 5:00pm
Class Size
Maximum 18
Contact Hours
210 hours
Non-Contact Hours
190 hours (minimum) approximately 6 hours per week.
Table Of Fees
| CODE: CFD/A CFD/B CFD/C CFD/D | AUD$ |
| Total Fee: | $4,150.00 |
| Initial Instalment: | $1,900.00 |
| Balance of Fees: | $2,250.00 |
Balance of fees to be paid in nine monthly instalments of $250 each, commencing 1 April 2010, ending 1 December 2010.
