
Fashion Design & Accessories Semester
Aimed at students with at least one-year previous study in their selected area, study abroad semesters (5 months) offer participants a chance to gain invaluable insights into GCC market and Dubai lifestyle, new cultural influences across Europe and Middle East, new trends, contemporary issues as well as the impact of luxury companies and brands, and creative and contemporary issues in art and design
DUBAI
This Semester Abroad in Fashion Design offers a multi-disciplinary approach to fashion and accessories design, focusing on the evolution of femininity and the transformation of the female silhouette throughout history. Through a combination of creative exploration and technical expertise, students will refine their design process, integrating prototyping techniques, visualization methods, and critical analysis of contemporary fashion.
Participants will study history and criticism of contemporary fashion, gaining insight into how cultural and social movements have shaped the aesthetics of womenswear and accessories. The course also emphasizes fashion collection design and visualization, equipping students with the ability to communicate ideas effectively through digital and manual illustration techniques, material experimentation, and 3D development.
Aimed at students with at least one year of undergraduate study in fashion design, fashion accessories, or related fields, this program enhances technical and conceptual skills while broadening creative perspectives. Engaging in hands-on projects, participants will develop innovative collections that challenge traditional forms and redefine femininity in contemporary fashion.
5% VAT must be added to all the fees
Learning focus Semester 1 – October Start
- Fashion Design
- History & Criticism of Contemporary Fashion
- Visual Research
- Visualization Techniques
- Pattern Cutting Skills
Learning focus Semester 2 – February Start
- Fashion Design
- Prototyping
- History & Criticism of Contemporary Design
- Fashion Collection Design
- Pattern Cutting Skills