To introduce a participant to the fashion industry, fashion concepts, fashion trends and train them to take the entry level positions in the industry.

Syllabus / Content

• Introduction to the fashion business, the role of a designer and process of fashion designing
• Research and interpret on going fashion trends, visual research
• Conduct store walks and analyze garments for fabrication, cut, detailing, finishes and manufacturing processes.
• Collect all research data into a design journal/visual diary / sketchbook.

• Drawing mark making exercises, deconstructing and design development.

• Collating appropriate fabrics, Basic knowledge on fabric types, and fabric development techniques
• Mood boards and color
• Alter design features on basic styles to create new designs
• Create basic manual patterns for basic garments
• Explore garment making techniques and produce samples

Entry Requirements

Students who has completed GCE (O/L) and/or GCE (A/L) and willing to seek a position in the fashion industry

Fee & Funding

LKR 60,000

Methodology

Assignments - 40% (Continuous Assessment) and Final Project/Examination – 60%

Course Director(s)

Mr.Chanuka Waththegama

Lectures & Practicals

Wednesdays(9 am-4 pm)