Diploma of Fashion Design Course Outline

Module 1 Fundamentals of Design

Summary:

The first module introduces design fundamentals, covering various aspects of the initial design development.

– You will be introduced to different elements and principles of design that will be the foundation for your design development.
– Understanding Different aspects of Art, Craft and Design and studying the work by different artists and craftsmen.
– Learn to analyse and develop an eye for the finer details beginning your design journey.

Getting Started

Welcome To FDI!

Modules

Videos

Course Contributors

How to Use Our Course

What do I Need?

Software and Devices

Materials

What is Fashion Design?

What is Fashion Design?

Introduction to Art, Craft, & Design

Introduction

What is Art?

Forms of Art

What is Craft?

Types of Craft

What is Design?

Categories of Design

Classification of Design

Art, Craft, and Design Process

Two-Dimensional

Elements Of Design

What are the Elements of Design?

Line

Colour

Shape

Form

Space

Texture

Principles Of Design

What are the Principles of Design?

The 9 Major Principles of Design are:

Repetition

Gradation

Rhythm

Radiation

Contrast

Dominance

Proportion

Balance

Unity and Harmony

Colour Theory

Introduction

Colour Wheel

Primary Colours

Secondary Colours

Tertiary Colours

Colour Schemes

Hue

Value

Saturation

Temperature

Muted Colours

Neutrals

Colour Systems and Colour Mixing

Colour Combination

Conclusion

Assignment One

Module 2 Work Health & Safety Standards

Summary:

The module helps understand the responsibilities of a safe work environment and applying quality standards.

– Learning about the different practices followed to maintain the Standards that apply to the TCF industry.
– Knowledge about the various risk and safety management procedures.
– Learning about quality assurance and the various aspects of quality control in the fashion industry.

Work Health Safety & Quality Standards

Introduction

WHS Policies & Procedures

Importance of WHS Policies

WHS Regulatory Framework

WHS: Hierarchy of Control Measures

ILO–Safety and Health in Textile, Clothing and Footwear

Terms and Definitions

Safe Work Environment

Worker Rights & Responsibilities

Employer Responsibilities

Health and Safety Representatives (HSRS)

Hazards and Risks

Safety Rules & Instructions

Important Safety Rules & Instructions

Safe Sewing Machine Use

Safe Scissors Use

Safe Needles Use

Safe Spray Guns Use

Safe Iron Use

Safe Delivery And Storage

Personal Protective Equipment

What is Personal Protective Equipment?

Safety Signs

Quality

What is Apparel Quality?

Apparel Standards

How do Apparel Standards Work?

Workplace Standards/Sops

Conclusion

Assignment Two

Module 3 The Fashion Industry

Summary:

In this module, you will learn how the fashion industry, a multibillion-dollar global enterprise devoted to the business of making and selling clothes, functions.

– You will learn about the fashion calendar and the important aspects of planning for fashion seasons.
– You will learn about Legendary fashion designers, world-class fashion houses/ boutiques, museums, exhibitions, and fashion shows.
– Knowledge about the big fashion world out there beyond the fashion capital cities.
– You will learn about terms and terminology associated with the Fashion Industry.

Welcome to the World of Fashion

Introduction to the World of Fashion Design

Brief History on Fashion Design

Divisions of Apparel

Haute Couture

Avant Garde

Futuristic Couture

Luxury Brands

Premium Brands

Mid-Luxury/Ready-to-Wear (RTW)

High-Street Fashion and the Mass Market

Discount Outlet

Size and Age Divisions

Baby (Preemie, 0-24 Months)

Toddler (2t-6t)

Little Kid (4-6x)

Big Kid/Tween (7-16)

Misses and Petite

Tall

Plus

Women’s Sizing

Unisex Clothing

Types of Apparel for Women

Swimwear

Loungewear and Lingerie

Tops and Trousers

Dresses and Skirts

Maternity Wear

Workwear

Outerwear

Activewear

Eveningwear

Bridalwear

Fashion Seasons

Working a Year Ahead in Fashion

Spring/Summer Collections

Fall/Winter Collections

Holiday

Resort

Fashion Capitals

Paris

New York

London

Milan

Antwerp

Tokyo

Emergent Capitals

Key Terms

Conclusion

Assignment Three

Module 4 Textiles & Clothing

Summary:

This module will teach you about textile fibres, yarns, fabric types, characteristics, and design.

– You will learn about various aspects of the properties & process of fibre to final fabric.
– You will learn the textile development process and identification of fabrics that will help you further develop your collection.
– You will study about the technical, smart and emerging textiles.

Introduction: What Are Textiles?

Overview: TCF Industry

Differentiating Between Fiber, Yarn & Fabrics

Fibre

Classification of Fibres

Yarn

Types of Yarn

Manufacturing Process of Yarn

Features & Characteristics of Fibre, Yarn & Fabric

Fabric Construction

Weaving

Knitting

Non- Wovens

Common Fabric Defects

Textile Processing

Textile Testing

Fabric Identification

Conclusion

Glossary

Module 5 Fashion History & Contextual Studies

Summary:

This Module highlights the fashion trends and contextual studies through the key designers, styles and periods to trace the evolution of historical fashion in the social, economic and political contexts.

– You will be able to understand the factors that affect the fashion during a particular period.
– It will help you understand the process of fashion evolution that will become an inspiration to develop contemporary fashion ideas that are relevant to the current times.

Introduction: What is Fashion?

Early Fashion Icons

The Genesis of Couture.

What is the Function of Designers?

The Modern Era

The Designer Decades and Globalization

Current Fashion Icons

Legendary Designers Mcqueen and Prada

Current Designers on the Conceptual Edge

Tech Pioneer, Iris Van Herpen

Design Genius and Innovation

The Dominance of Athleisure

Sustainable Fashion and Climate Change

Pop Art Influence

Smart Fabrics: Designing the Future

Future Fashion

Conclusion

Glossary

Module 6 Fashion Sketching & Illustration

Summary:

In this module, you will learn the fashion illustration and rendering process, which will play an integral part in developing and communicating your design ideas visually.

– You will get to know various tools and techniques that are used in the illustration and rendering process.
– You will get the Knowledge and tips to communicate your ideas of components like hairstyles, colouring different skin tones, textile rendering through illustrations.

Illustrating Womenswear

Tools Used for Fashion Illustration

Introduction To Digital Tools Used for Illustration

Preparing Your Illustrations

Drawing Flats

Drawing the Female Fashion Figure

Female Fashion Head

Rendering Figures in Colour

Drawing and Rendering Garment Details

Drawing Clothes on the Female Figure

Swimwear

Rendering Fall Garments

Illustrating Evening Wear

Research & Sketchbook

Conclusion

Glossary

Module 7 Sewing Technology

Summary:

This module will skill you for understanding the different components of the apparel manufacturing process.

– You will learn about a sewing machine's parts, functioning and maintenance.
– You will learn about different components, parts and finishes that are used in the production of garments.
– It will help you evaluate and understand the quality parameters and standards that are followed in the industry.

The History of Sewing

Machine Orientation and Safety

Appropriate PPE for Sewing

The Importance of Measurements and Sewing

Sewing Quality and Fashion

Materials & Tools in Sewing

Operation of a Sewing Machine

Basic Sewing Elements

Darts

Pleats

Gathers

Tucks

Seam Finishes

Hemline Finishings

Pockets

Sewing Necklines

Closures & Fasteners

Conclusion

Glossary

Module 8 Pattern Making

Summary:

In this module you will learn about the various pattern making processes, & layout.

– You will learn about unconventional materials and tools that are used in the pattern making process.
– You will understand the terminologies associated with the process, which will help you communicate with the field experts.
– You will be introduced to the process of measuring a human body and understanding standard measurement charts.

Methods of Pattern Making

Drafting

Draping

Flat Paper Pattern Making

Elements of Pattern Making

Tools and Terminologies

Measuring Human Body & Dress Form

Standard Measurement Chart

Basic Bodice

Basic Sleeve

Basic Skirt

Basic Dress

Conclusion

Glossary

Module 9 Fashion Draping Techniques

Summary:

In this module, you will learn the process of positioning and pinning the fabric on a dressform that can be used to create the basic pattern or to design organically by playing with the fabric on the form.

– You will learn about the various tools and materials that will help you drape efficiently and get a desired outcome.
– You will learn about various steps involved in Pre-Preparation for draping, like taping the dress form, muslin preparation and fabric selection.
– You will also learn about the tips like pinning directions and grainline that will help you achieve quality outcomes.

Importance of Draping

Principles of Draping

Insight to Drape

Concept of Dress Form

Types of Dress Form

Sizes of Dress Form

Marking and Taping the Dress Form

Preparing the Block for Draping

Muslin Types, Preparation

Marking and Trueing

Preparing to Drape

Transferring Drape to Paper Pattern

Draping Round Necklines

Draping Basic Sleeves

Draping a Basic Skirt

Draping a Basic Dress

Conclusion

Glossary

Module 10 Surface Ornamentation

Summary:

In this module, you will learn about surface ornamentation techniques, fabric manipulation, natural dyeing and indigenous printing.

– This will help you understand the transformation of art to modern fabrics ornamentation by various kinds of tools and techniques which come from various parts of the world.
– This module will help you study the various indigenous techniques and cultures that practice the same art in their own unique ways.

Materials & Tools

Embroidery

Dyeing

Printing

Quilting

Patchwork

Appliqué

Cutwork

Pleating

Heat Setting

Pin Tucking

Smocking

Natural Dyeing

Indigenous Printing Techniques

Conclusion

Glossary

Module 11 Merchandising & Marketing

Summary:

In this module you will learn the fundamental skills and acquire knowledge necessary to guide and operate in the real fashion industry in local and international realities.

– This will help you learn the basic theories of consumer behavior and psychology.
– You will understand various promotional and marketing strategies that are commonly used in the TCF industry.

History of Fashion Retail

Retail Today

Evolution of Supply Chains

Evolution of Manufacturing

History of Marketing

Evolution of Marketing

Fashion Marketing Today

The Marketing Mix

The 4 P's of Marketing Mix

The 4 C's of Marketing Mix

Fashion Merchandising

5 Important R's

Data Analysis

Buying

Range Planning

Sales Forecasting

Visual Merchandising

Conclusion

Glossary

Module 12 Building Your Collection

Summary:

This Module is an amalgamation of the topics learnt from the fundamentals of design, skills based and technical subjects that help you in collection development.

– You will learn about the fashion design process from conceptualisation, designing, range planning, sample development and launching your collection.
– This will help you to explore and understand the various career opportunities in the world of Fashion.
– You will learn to communicate and represent a fashion story.

Fashion Line

Fashion Collection

Collection History

Conceptual Collection

Commercial Collection

Fashion Seasons

Career Paths

Design Process

Research and Analysis

Inspiration Board

Mood Board

Identify

Target Market

Customer Profile

Trend Forecast

Design Concept Sketch and Develop Ideas

Select Final Sketches

Colour Options and Rendering

Pattern Making and Draping

Sampling

Range Plan

Sourcing Fabrics, Trims and Laces

Production Planning

Cutting and Sewing

Quality Checks

Costing

Retail

Selling

Presenting Your Collection

Fashion Show

Conclusion

 

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