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ADVANCED FASHION DESIGN

Our Advanced Fashion Design Programme is designed for students who want to refine their technical skills, explore complex garment construction, and develop professional-level design capabilities.

Duration

6 MONTHS

Location

Benin, city

Start date

2027-01-06

Programme fee

₦450,000.00

About the programme

Module 1: Advanced Pattern Drafting Complex pattern development. 🛑Pattern manipulation and adaptation. 🛑Advanced bodice and sleeve variations. 🛑Understanding garment structure and balance. 🛑Advanced fitting and pattern adjustments. Module 2: Bespoke Garment Construction 🛑Constructing garments to individual measurements. 🛑Advanced fitting and alterations. Structured garment construction. 🛑Garment lining and internal finishing. Improving construction quality. Module 3: Specialised Garment Construction 🛑Jackets and tailored garments. 🛑Advanced collars, lapels, and sleeves. Structured bodices and selected corset techniques. 🛑Interfacing and garment support. Advanced finishing techniques. Module 4: Bridal and Occasion Wear 🛑Introduction to bridal and occasion-wear construction. 🛑Working with delicate fabrics. 🛑Specialised fitting techniques. 🛑Decorative techniques, where included in the training plan. 🛑Finishing and presentation of occasion wears Module 5: Fashion Illustration and Design Development 🛑Developing original fashion concepts. Interpreting illustrations into garments. 🛑Understanding silhouettes and proportions. 🛑Fabric selection and design planning. Module 6: Professional Production Techniques 🛑Production planning and efficiency. 🛑Fabric utilisation and waste reduction. 🛑Garment quality control. 🛑Professional finishing standards. Module 7: Fashion Business and Entrepreneurship 🛑Pricing bespoke garments. 🛑Calculating production costs and profit margins. 🛑Client consultation and order management. 🛑Building a fashion brand. Customer service and marketing fundamentals. Module 8: Final Practical Project 🛑Developing a final fashion project. Applying learned construction techniques. 🛑Completing selected garments. Presenting finished work for assessment and feedback. EXPECTED OUTCOME Students should be able to demonstrate advanced garment construction skills, improve their approach to bespoke production, develop original designs, and complete practical projects that showcase their abilities.