The students will learn useful creative techniques, implement those in projects and finally compile their work into a professional portfolio. The Contemporary Fashion Portfolio Course delivers theory, practical workshops for adaptation, and the completion of 2 creative projects. Portfolio work and projects are supported by tutors during individual tutorials.
The Contemporary Fashion Portfolio Course is taught by senior education leaders, senior lecturers, and teachers. Main elements of theory and technical skills are delivered in talks and lessons, led by senior lecturers who break down specialised knowledge. Classes are run in groups which help the students to learn from the teacher and from each other in a dynamic and diverse setting.
Teachers follow the students throughout the course and help them through the projects in individual tutorials. This enables the students to develop their unique style, to reinforce and implement new skills and to critically evaluate their own work.
Project 1 - Fashion design 10Weekends
The fashion project includes several technical and creative methods that support the development of original fashion ideas. Elements and techniques will be used in a creative project, which will in turn become part of the final portfolio.
Brief: Design a 6-look collection based on a story of your choosing. You can do menswear, womenswear or both and you your consider how all the elements come together.
Subject block breakdown – Fashion Design
Project 2 – Creative Direction & Fashion Styling 4Weekends
The Creative Direction & Fashion Styling introduces further research methods and helps the students to get a different angle on fashion presentation. They will get an insight into the working methods of a stylist, going through most vital steps of preparing for a photo shoot. There is an opportunity to have one of the design project outfits produced, and to use that for the photo shoot. It is optional to use vintage or other designers work if preferred.
Brief: Create a unique editorial style photo shoot. Consider the selection of clothing and accessories, the casting, beauty styling, shooting location, props, and lighting. Research the style of photography you are looking to achieve and how to direct the model in his or her pose.
Project – Portfolio 4Weekends
The portfolio part of the course provides not only valuable skills for a professional presentation, but also introduces fundamentals in graphic design and layout. Students will work with both analogue and digital tools and produce a printed and digital portfolio.