Online Class: Fashion Design 101 — An Introduction

This course is ideal for students, seamstresses and anyone interested in the fashion business and design quality. Since a fashion designer wears many hats, you will gain knowledge about everything from haut couture to budget clothing and that design is about performing research, knowledge of fabric, coordinating color and texture and monitoring quality and fit.

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  • 11
    Lessons
  • 13
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 2,253
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 6
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.6
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Have you ever dreamed of creating designs that inspire, captivate, and define the way people express themselves? Fashion isn't just about clothing-it's a language, an art form, and a business that shapes culture and transforms lives. Fashion Design 101 is more than a course-it's your gateway to becoming a true innovator in one of the world's most dynamic industries.

Imagine stepping into a world where your ideas come to life, where the sketches on your notepad evolve into stunning collections that turn heads and tell stories. This course is your blueprint for mastering not only the artistry but also the strategy behind fashion. It's designed to immerse you in the essentials of design, fabrics, colors, and patterns while revealing the often-hidden realities of the fashion industry. From haute couture to accessible everyday wear, you'll gain an unparalleled understanding of what it takes to succeed.

What sets Fashion Design 101 apart is its unique blend of creativity and practicality. You won't just learn how to design; you'll uncover how to think like a designer. Through an engaging exploration of the techniques and principles behind fabric selection, color coordination, and garment construction, you'll build the skills that make fashion come alive. But that's only the beginning. This course also dives into the business of fashion-because being a designer today means mastering the balance between artistry and entrepreneurship.

Whether you're a student, a seamstress, or someone with an unshakable passion for fashion, this course is tailored to ignite your potential. It's for those who dream big, think boldly, and are ready to take the first step toward a career that combines creativity with purpose. You'll discover the hidden pathways of the industry, from styling and illustration to merchandising and production, equipping you to wear every hat a designer needs.

By the time you complete Fashion Design 101, you'll have the foundation to not only design but to innovate. You'll see fashion through a new lens-one where every detail matters, every decision has impact, and every design tells a story. Your story.

Don't just follow trends-create them. Take the leap, and let Fashion Design 101 be your first step toward a future in fashion that's as unique and extraordinary as you are.

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
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(1,440 votes)

Lesson 1: Historical Content and Education

9 Points
Words of caution! If you want to enter a world the likes of Coco Chanel, you must be totally and utterly obsessed with fashion.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Lesson 1: Historical Content and Education

Lesson 2: Self-Employment or a Top Job

8 Points
For a fashion designer, every season provides an opportunity. Technology alone enables a designer to deliver their message at a much faster rate.
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2: Self-employment or a Top Job

Lesson 3: The Many Languages of Fashion

9 Points
This lesson will discuss the different languages of fashion.
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3: The Many Languages of Fashion

Lesson 4: The Realities of Manufacturing and Product Development

9 Points
This lesson will discuss the realities of manufacturing and product development in the fashion world.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4: The Realities of Manufacturing and Product Development

Lesson 5: Color and Fabric

9 Points
An interesting fact about color: It extends from the religious, to the political, and the emotional.
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5: Color and Fabric

Lesson 6: Fabric Production

9 Points
Learning how to make professional garments using machinery helps you adapt to designing commercial quality clothing. You will need a range of cutting and pattern-making tools.
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6: Fabric Production

Lesson 7: Developing Personal Creativity and Style

7 Points
Fashion design is all about creativity, breaking the rules, and setting trends. The role of the fashion designer is to make a person look good in an attractive way.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7: Developing Personal Creativity and Style

Lesson 8: Defining a Project

10 Points
This lesson will discuss some of the projects students of fashion will need to be aware of.
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8: Defining a Project

Lesson 9: Fashion Business or Fashion Career

10 Points
If you are ambitious enough to start your own business in fashion, kudos to you! It's a tough road; however, it can be traveled successfully.
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9: Fashion Business or Fashion Career

Lesson 10: Marketing Your Fashions: Defining Your Uniqueness

9 Points
The setting is a creation of fashion marketing. Fashion marketing uses many tools to direct the artistic eye of its audience toward a chosen trend.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 10: Marketing Your Fashions: Defining Your Uniqueness

Lesson 11: Processing Orders and Accounting

98 Points
One of the most difficult decisions for a new clothing business is establishing price. When setting prices for your clothing designs, be thoughtful, non-biased, and know your market.
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Let us know what you think of this course; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Assessment: Lesson 11: Processing Orders and Accounting
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
187
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe historical content and education of fashion design.
  • Determine whether you want self-employment or a top job.
  • Describe the many languages of fashion.
  • Describe the realities of manufacturing and product development.
  • Identify color and fabric.
  • Summarize fabric production.
  • Describe developing personal creativity and style.
  • Describe defining a project.
  • Summarize fashion business or fashion career.
  • Summarize marketing your fashions.
  • Describe processing orders and accounting.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

Online CEU Certificate
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Course Title: Fashion Design 101: An Introduction
Course Number: 7550471
Lessons Rating: 4.59 / 5 Stars (1,440 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Accessible from any state in the U.S., this course covers key areas such as California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also offered in English-speaking nations like Australia, Canada, the UK, and South Africa.
Last Updated: December 2023
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.6 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Cathleen Chouinard
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "Participating in this course accomplished my personal goal, which was to jump-start myself into thinking analytically about fashion and about what I want to accomplish as a person-who-designs-for-myself, rather than staring blankly at the pattern books at Joann." -- Wende F.
  • "All of it was helpful. This was new information for me." -- Cathy K.
  • "All lessons were helpful and the instructor was very knowledgeable." -- Shekhar R.