Video Outlines
Online Fashion Design Course
Module 1
1. Fundamentals of Design Introduction
2. Art Techniques – Pencil
Learn about the different types of pencils, shading techniques and start to sketch.
3. Elements of Design
Learn how one can use these elements to design innovative fashion collections.
4. Principles of Design
Learn about the application of one of the principles of design - proportion a designer must follow to become visually creative.
5. Colour and Pattern Application
Learn about colour, print and pattern application techniques and understand how they can help enhance a fashion collection.
Module 3
1. The Fashion Industry Introduction
2. Futuristic Couture
Learn what futuristic couture is, a journey and how today's fashion designers are paving their way into the future with innovation and technology.
3. High Street Fashion
Learn about some popular high street fashion brands, their nature, and the holding line in creating trends from the runway to the streets.
4. Fashion Seasons
Learn how fashion season challenges the understanding of the economic concept of supply and demand.
5. Fashion Capitals
Learn about Paris, Milan, London and New York, the most influential and prominent fashion capitals, called the "big four" have fashioned in their air.
Module 4
1. Textiles and Clothing Introduction
2. Textiles in Everyday Life
Learn about the history of textiles, its journey from the neanderthal to today and their importance in day-to-day life.
3. Fibre - Yarn - Fabric
Learn about the difference between fibre, yarn and fabric and understand the different phases of the textile making process.
4. Weaving: Significance and Evolution
Learn about the process of weaving in detail and look at some widely practiced types of weaving in the textile industry.
5. Knitting - Origin and Evolution
Learn about the history and evolution of the knitting process.
6. Methods of Fabric Identification
Learn about the fabric characteristics and Identification techniques.
Module 5
1. Fashion History and Contextual Studies Introduction
2. Fashion Icons of Past and Present
Learn about the royals and the past influencers that paved the way for fashion and changed its future.
3. The Genesis of Haute Couture
Learn about the beginning of haute couture (high sewing) and some significant designers who were the stepping stones in creating the world of couture.
4. New Wave Fashion
Learn about the history of punk subculture, its relevance today and how Vivienne Westwood changes the face of punk into fashion.
5. Sustainable Fashion
Learn how sustainability was practiced in ancient times and understand its importance in today's day and age of global warming.
Module 6
1. Fashion Sketching and Illustration Introduction
2. History of Fashion Illustration
Learn about the history of fashion illustration through its artists and their works during different times and styles.
3. Tools, Equipment & Materials
Learn about the illustration tools, materials and rendering techniques.
4. Technical Flats
Learn to hand draw flat sketches.
5. Drawing Face & Head
Learn to draw fashion figures.
6. Drawing Fashion Figures
Learn to draw fashion figures and poses.
7. Drawing Garments
Learn to draw different inner and outer wears on fashion figures.
8. Getting Started with Rendering
Learn to render transparent, opaque, print and various fabrics used for making your designs.
Module 7
1. Introduction to Sewing
2. Parts of a Sewing Machine
Learn how to do things right on a sewing machine.
3. Sewing tools and Supplies
Learn about all the must-haves to master sewing.
4. Threading the Sewing Machine
Learn how to thread the sewing machine needle correctly.
5. Filling the bobbin
Learn to thread and fill a bobbin.
6. Placing Bobbin and Bobbin Case
Learn to install a bobbin correctly.
7. Making Your First Stitches on Fabric
Look at some applications of seams on clothes.
8. Making a Knife Pleat
Learn how to sew a perfect pleat.
9. Making a Simple Gather
Learn how to sew a perfect gather.
10. Real-World Uses of Seams
Look at some applications of seams on clothes.
11. Sewing Different Seams
Learn different types of seams and how to ace them perfectly.
12. Sewing a Button and Buttonhole
Learn to put a button and hole in the fabric.
13. Sewing a Zipper
Learn how to sew a zipper.
Module 8
1. Introduction to Pattern Making
2. How to Take Measurements
Learn how to take precise measurements.
3. Drafting a Basic Bodice
Learn how to draw a pattern for a basic bodice.
4. Drafting a Basic Sleeve
Learn how to draft a basic sleeve.
5. Drafting a Skirt
Learn all about creating a pattern for a skirt.
6. Drafting a Dress
Learn how to create a pattern a dress.
Module 9
1. Fashion Draping Techniques Introduction
2. Marking and Trueing
Learn all about marking and trueing.
3. Drape to Paper Pattern
Learn how to convert your draped pattern into a paper pattern.
4. Drape a Sleeve
Learn how to drape a sleeve.
5. Drape a Skirt
Learn how to drape a skirt.
6. Drape a Dress
Learn how to drape a dress perfectly.
Module 10
1. Surface Ornamentation Introduction
2. Surface Ornamentation Techniques
Learn about the various techniques to enhance your textiles and express a unique idea and concept.
3. Basic Embroidery Stitches
Learn 8 basic embroidery stitches.
4. Fabric Manipulation Techniques
Learn how fabric manipulation techniques help enhance design ideas.
5. Marigold Natural Dye
Learn to dye with natural components such as flowers, spices, and tree barks.
6. Block Printing
Learn the process of printing patterns by means of engraved wooden blocks.
Module 11
1. Introduction to Marketing and Merchandising
2. History of Retail Timeline: Part 1
Learn about the history of the fashion industry, the evolution of retail, supply chains and manufacturing.
3. History of Retail Timeline: Part 2
Learn about the fashion retail from early 20th century to the present day (2022).
4. SWOT Analysis
Learn how swot analysis is an essential tool used as part of market research.
5. SWOT Analysis Application
Learn how swot analysis is an essential tool used as part of market research.
6. Evolution of Marketing Mix
Learn about the foundation of a marketing strategy and consists of a set of tools.
7. Merchandising and Range Planning
Learn about the application of merchandising principles in the context of range planning.
Module 12
1. Introduction to Building a Collection
2. Types of Collection - Conceptual & Commercial
Learn the importance of making a choice for your line of design.
3. Design Process
Learn about the fashion design process from inspiration to runway.
4. Creating a Moodboard
Learn to collate and create a mood board with your ideas.
5. Customer Profiles
Learn about customer profiles with the key industry examples.
6. Creating Final Sketches
Learn how to create your final sketches.
7. Signature Style
Learn how designers predisposition towards a type of product, material and market that inspires their creativity.
