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Course Description

Model wearing a fancy dress with students and instructor ar a fitting

Focusing on the world of fashion and fashion business, this course covers the research and inspiration process that leads to a collection within a given market. The course will also delve into the techniques used to convey design ideation and construction. It is designed to cover the entire fashion design process from start to finish with an emphasis on sketching to communicate individual design ideas and fabrication.  Students will be encouraged to research markets within the fashion industry and find the space that they find most inspiring.

This introductory course explores various questions that lead towards individual exploration:

  • Am I interested in high-end sportswear or mass-market street wear?  
  • How are the design processes, fabrications, and construction techniques different from active wear to evening wear?  How are they similar?  
  • What constitutes good design?

 

Prerequisites

None

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Introduction to Fashion Design
Type
Online
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 25, 2024 to Dec 04, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • On-Line Distance Learning
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $625.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
3 CEUs
Instructors
Materials List
Section Notes
  • Students must be 18+ years of age to enroll.
  • This course includes 30 hours of class time plus at least 15 hours of homework time.
  • All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
  • No Class Meeting(s); 11/27/24
  • Course teaching method:  Synchronous
    • Synchronous: Taught through an online learning environment, allowing for the instructor and students to meet during scheduled times. Includes lectures, demos and discussions via Zoom.
  • Course details subject to change. Please check this page regularly to verify information. After registering for a course, visit your student profile page for updates.
  • Note: Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course. 
     
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