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
 

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.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
An Introduction 1 points
Lesson 1: Historical Content and Education 8 points
Lesson 2: Self-employment or a Top Job 8 points
Lesson 3: The Many Languages of Fashion 9 points
Lesson 4: The Realities of Manufacturing and Product Development 9 points
Lesson 5: Color and Fabric 9 points
Lesson 6: Fabric Production 9 points
Lesson 7: Developing Personal Creativity and Style 7 points
Lesson 8: Defining a Project 10 points
Lesson 9: Fashion Business or Fashion Career 10 points
Lesson 10: Marketing Your Fashions: Defining Your Uniqueness 9 points
Lesson 11: Processing Orders and Accounting 7 points
The Final Exam 91 points
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