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Fashion Design

AS Degree in Fashion Design

Gain essential skills in fashion design, from trend research and illustration to pattern making and collection development, preparing you for a creative career in the fashion industry.

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Why this course?

From couture houses to sustainability start-ups, fashion design is an ever-evolving industry. It is a versatile career path that can lead to roles in design and illustration, pattern making, styling, buying as well as consulting, trend forecasting and fashion editorial positions.

This program is aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in fashion design, either as a freelance designer, working within a fashion organization or as an in-house creative within a range of businesses. It equips you with the professional and creative skills necessary to meet the needs of the fashion design industry. By taking part in this program, you will cover many aspects of fashion, from design history and researching future trends to illustration and pattern drafting as well as developing designs for your own collections.

COURSE DETAILS

About this course

Course Level

Associate of Science (AS)

Course Duration

This course typically takes Approximately months to complete.

Course Assessment

This course is assessed via practical assignments.

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Entry requirements: To enroll on this course, you must be over 18 years of age.
See eligibility criteria and additional admissions information in our official Academic Catalog.

PROGRAM

Course Overview

This programme aims to teach and train students to become fashion design professionals in line with industry standards.

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STUDY MODE

Explore Our Flexible Learning Path

Home Study courses at ICD are structured as 8-week terms, with each week featuring a carefully curated lesson designed and moderated by your tutor. Your tutor guides your progress by setting creative exercises, moderating discussions on the student forum, and providing personalized feedback on your work — ensuring that you stay engaged and supported throughout your studies.

Each term also includes two live online sessions (typically in Weeks 3 and 7), giving you the opportunity to connect directly with your tutor and classmates for discussion, questions, and creative inspiration.

With ICD's Tutor-Led Curated Learning, you study flexibly at your own pace but always with expert guidance and a vibrant learning community.

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OUTCOMES

What will you learn?

Contextual and critical knowledge

Apply knowledge of fashion design history, theory, and developments to inform and enrich creative practice.

Creative problem solving and design development

Analyze briefs, develop creative solutions, and apply iterative processes to produce thoughtful and effective fashion design outcomes.

Technical and communication skills

Use appropriate technical skills, media, and presentation formats to effectively realize and communicate fashion design concepts to a specified audience.

Demonstrate professional knowledge, behaviors, and project management skills appropriate to a fashion designer's practice.

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