Program Description
Students will explore simple garments such as shirts and dresses and develop an understanding of construction and cut techniques to create one fabric calico. Primary and secondary research from a variety of sources will be taught and fed into collection development. A professional presentation layout and technical drawings will support this work. In this unit students will be introduced to fabrics and their intrinsic properties, and the use of color.
SUBJECTS
Each level consists of 6 courses for the entire 11-week level. This will total in 18 hours a week of class, each course is 3 hour blocks; the professors grant a break between classes. There will be weekly assignments, midterms and final projects for each class.
INTRODUCTION TO FASHION COLLECTION
Students will develop original ideas through primary and secondary research in response to a given brief that will lead to a fashion collection. They will create a proposal by doing a research on trend analysis, collection board and finally, their collection presentation.
FABRICS AND MATERIALS
Students will experiment with various fabric manipulation and finishing techniques applicable to a contemporary fashion collection. With the program, they will be able to demonstrate an initial competence in recognizing fabrics and their intrinsic values.
PATTERN CUTTING
In correlation to their first pattern cutting class, students will demonstrate an ability to use sewing techniques to produce one complete finished outfit. They will learn how to create the garment that complements the garments created in their previous level including set in sleeves, classic shirt, fabric dyeing and printing, blouse with shoulder pin tucks, raglan sleeves, deep dive into pattern construction and fitting process.
DIGITAL DESIGN
Students will first have a general introduction about the software and to the tools and mechanism. Then, students will learn how to create a layout and how to create the charts and the mood boards and collages to help them present their final collection project for the semester.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Develop original ideas through primary and secondary research in response to a given brief that will lead to a fashion collection
- Experiment with various fabric manipulation and finishing techniques applicable to a contemporary fashion collection
- Demonstrate an initial competence in recognising fabrics and their intrinsic values
- Demonstrate an ability to use sewing techniques to produce one complete finished outfit.
- Develop the layout of a fashion design portfolio using dedicated software to create charts and templates.
These learning outcomes interplay perfectly with the next levels of the One Year Vocational Program for the students to progressively grow as a fashion designer through a personalized class curriculum and hands-on experience.
HOW TO APPLY
The Vocational Programs provide flexibility to the student that does not want to commit for a full year program but wants to start a section of the program to see if it is the right fit. As to this, you are able to apply to the individual levels of the Vocational Programs and then see if you want to continue. To apply to a stand-alone level, students are able to select the ‘11-Week Level Courses’ in the application form. Students will then be able to apply to their corresponding level and program.
At Istituto Marangoni Miami, we are very student centric and want to provide a fashion opportunity that is attainable and flexible to provide confidence and stability to the student. Our application process is guided by our incredible admissions representatives that will guide you the entire way through. If you need assistance applying, schedule a call here.