Program Description
In this level students will explore their own design and collections, applying know-how and knowledge progressively gained. They will investigate the contemporary visual aesthetics to achieve a sensibility to trends and the market. Students will demonstrate skills of 3D construction and silhouette development. Defining a variety of fabric finishing, such as printing and dying, students will move forward in their professional approach as designers. Students are able to draw parallels between artistic movements and the history of dress from the Renaissance to the end of the 19th century and be able to interpret them in a contemporary way.
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.
COLLECTION DESIGN
Students will investigate and analyze a contemporary fashion theme to develop original concepts as a starting point to design a fashion collection. They will have a deep understanding about their brand identity and art applied to collection development and will be assessed on their fashion illustration techniques and complete collection presentation.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Students will use a wide range of CAD skills to present a fashion collection. Students will gain expertise in the technical tools such as Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to present their final assignment of communication boards and technical charts about their collections.
CONSTRUCTION
With their base knowledge on pattern cutting, this class will seamlessly go into teaching them capabilities in garment construction techniques associated with silhouettes and details. Students will have hands-on practice in creating a kimono, a raglan, a classic blazer, and elaborate an outfit using all skills that were learned.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Investigate and analyze a contemporary fashion theme to develop original concepts as a starting point to design a fashion collection.
- Use a wide range of CAD skills to present a fashion collection.
- Demonstrate capabilities in garment construction techniques associated with silhouettes and details.
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 w