Fashion Design

Fashion design is about looking to the future to innovate for today, but it is important to understand the foundation of the design process. In this course, you will learn about technological developments in fashion design, 3D and digital printing, and artisanal design and craftsmanship. You’ll explore building your brand through design aesthetics, materials, silhouettes and fit. You’ll discover the importance of collaboration with other designers and how new modes of thinking and inspiration are integral to the design process. Finally, you’ll examine the future of fashion forecasting, and how the observation of trends, social movements, politics, environmentalism, and pop culture are crucial to building your brand strategy.In this course, you’ll be learning from the following Parsons faculty and industry experts:

• Gabi Asfour, Parsons Faculty, Founder & Creative Director, threeASFOUR
• Keanan Duffty, Parsons Faculty
• Susanna Moyer, Parsons Faculty
• Joshua Williams, Parsons Faculty

• Innovative new design process techniques based on original research

• How to apply environmentally friendly initiatives to product development

• Ways to demonstrate partnership with other brands

• Ability to assess the sociocultural relationship between society and fashion

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
The Fashion Design Process
Week 2
Fashion Design: A Sustainable Approach
Week 3
Collaborative Design
Week 4
Fashion Trends: Interpretation, Observation and Intuition

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.

The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

What background knowledge is necessary?

This course is open to all who are interested in learning about the fashion business. Previous experience in fashion or in a creative field is recommended, but not required.

Is this course truly 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online. There is no need to attend any class in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

What does this course cover?

In this course, you will learn about technological developments in fashion design, 3D and digital printing, and artisanal design and craftsmanship. You’ll explore building your brand through design aesthetics, materials, silhouettes and fit. You’ll discover the importance of collaboration with other designers and how new modes of thinking and inspiration are integral to the design process. Finally, you’ll examine the future of fashion forecasting, and how the observation of trends, social movements, politics, environmentalism, and pop culture are crucial to building your brand strategy.

Where can I find the suggested supplementary reading?

Please consult the course guide for the list of supplementary reading. The purpose of the supplemental readings is to learn more about the topic(s) covered in this course. Please note these materials are strictly optional for those who want to invest in the purchase, and they are not required to complete the course.

Reviews

Loved the course content, specially multi-functional design module where the professor says - 'Data is the new black'.

and the sub mudule : Creating products for multiple end users.

I loved this course and found it very interesting! It is highly recommended; I learned so much information that went above and beyond the scope of fashion design.

I have gain so much knowlegede for this course and will use for my business. Thank you!

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