The first things you need to do is subscribe for free fashion magazines and look around for new fashion magazines in your local library. Because you should know what is the latest in fashion. Read the biographies of the most famous fashion designers. Besides looking at the new fashion magazine you should have some knowledge of the old fashions as well.
You should have a proper qualification as well. When choosing for a course you will have to be careful, choose one that gives you an accredited qualification. The course must give good knowledge and all the ins and outs of the fashion industry. Starting from the basics of fashion designing and history of fashion design it should explore design elements and principles in details, fashion sketching, and finally it should prepare you for starting your own fashion design business.
Duration: 4 months
Duration: 6 months
Duration: 12 months
If you wish to enter into the fashion world for a rewarding career, this course is ideal for you to equip you with all the creative skills required to work in the industry. On this course you will learn the art of sewing, fabric selection, garment construction, fabric handling techniques, applying knowledge of fabric, coordinating colour and texture, monitoring quality and fit, and fashion sketching, marketing techniques and retail fashion production. Relevant practical exercises and projects are introduced throughout the course aimed at applying the theory and skills learnt. This course prepares you for the real world of the design professional: we teach you how to start and run your own fashion design business profitably.
Course duration: 12 months
Certificates
This course is suitable for absolute beginners, as well as those with some previous experience in clothes making. You will develop your personal creativity while gaining an understanding of Fashion in a contemporary and historic context – you will look at the history of fashion, and how cultural and economic influences affect the fashion industry. The course covers the basics of fashion design including research, developing your ideas, drawing skill, fashion illustration and portfolio preparation.
Qualification: BOLC Certification
Duration: 3 months
This qualification enables you to develop the basic skills needed in fashion design. It provides you with the knowledge of the craft process, taking a professional approach and using methods of the industry. The course guides you through fashion design from conception to realisation of the final outcome. This course is suitable for absolute beginners well as those with some previous experience in clothes making, art or design who would like to progress to gaining a Qualification and it also provides you with a basis for progression into further study in fashion,
Course duration: 6 months
Careers in Fashion
As a qualified fashion designer you can work in one of the following roles:
• Fashion buyer
• Fashion & textile designer
• Fashion forecaster
• Fashion journalist
• Fashion merchandiser
• Fashion model
• Fashion promotion/PR
• Fashion retail manager
• Fashion stylist
Or with suitable qualification at hand and exploring your creativity you can start your own design label.
