This is an intensive 3 semester course that leverages all research and design methods to express ideas and to develop high end fashion products for well curated runway ready collections. The student work on all technical and creative aspects and produce major projects with digital connections. In the final semester the collection will be for the metaverse leveraging 360 digital freedoms for avatar and skins design.
Fashion Design Course is split into three semesters:
Semester 1
Students will develop innovative conceptual ideas based on thorough cultural research, considering contemporary geopolitical trends. Maximizing the volume of ideas, finding the unique design language and expressing creative intentions clearly through the language of fashion. Students will produce 3 fully finished looks as part of a 6 looks collection portfolio.
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Semester 2
Students will aim to develop innovative, future-proof strategies in fashion design, leveraging digital technology to create and present new concepts. This unit will emphasize fashion collection development, storytelling, digitally augmented design methods, and concept building. Design exploration will integrate physical and virtual elements, driven by textile research and innovation studies. The presentation of collections will encompass digital marketing strategies and engaging proposals to reach a broader audience.
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Semester 3
Students will create a unique design development tool kit to distinguish themselves in a dynamic industry, strategize across fields, and collaborate effectively. They will develop collections with clear messages based on strong principles, emphasizing sustainability and quality. Students will develop metaversial collections by utilising cutting edge mix of software and apps and will present a fully art directed CGI portfolio.
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