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Fashion Design

Introductory Course

Gain a foundation in fashion and textile design skills to create your own clothing.

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Why this course?

Step into the world of fashion with our Introductory Fashion Design course—perfect for beginners with a love for style and creativity. This course introduces you to the fundamentals of fashion design, from sketching simple garments to understanding fabrics, colour, and silhouette.

You'll learn how to develop design ideas, create mood boards, and bring your inspirations to life through basic drawing and simple pattern-cutting techniques. Along the way, you'll explore fashion history, trends, and how clothing can express identity and mood.

Whether you're dreaming up outfits for yourself or simply curious about how fashion design works, this course offers a fun and accessible starting point.

COURSE DETAILS

About this course

Course Level

N/A

Course Duration

This course typically takes Approximately 3-6 months to complete.

Course Assessment

This course is assessed via 5 practical assignments.

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Introductory course

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Self-paced

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Entry requirements: To enroll on this course, you must be over 18 years of age.

PROGRAM

Course Overview

This beginner-friendly course teaches fashion design foundations—sketching, fabrics, garment structure, styling—building confidence to create personal designs.

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STUDY MODE

Explore Our Flexible Learning Path

Home Study courses at ICD allow you to learn at your own pace. As a Home Study student you will receive access to our Online Learning Centre with in-depth course materials including instructional videos, written content, and carefully crafted assignments. You will also have a dedicated tutor to support you on your learning journey.

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OUTCOMES

What will you learn?

Explore core fashion design principles and methods

Gain foundational knowledge of silhouette, proportion, fabrics, and construction as a starting point for creative practice.

Develop essential sketching and illustration techniques

Learn to communicate basic design ideas visually through simple sketches and introductory fashion drawing skills.

Understand fabric selection and basic garment construction

Experiment with simple construction techniques and fabric choices to create personal garments confidently.

Apply styling concepts for personal projects

Build confidence combining garments, accessories, and colors to reflect personal taste and creativity in your designs.

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