FASHION DESIGN FOUNDATION
NYSD’s Fashion Design Foundation program serves as a gateway to fashion design for beginners. This program introduces the student to essential aspects of fashion design, including fashion terminology, elements of style, an overview of the fashion industry and its diverse careers, fashion illustration, and foundational sewing skills.
No prior experience in drawing, computer-aided design, or sewing is required to enroll in this program.
program highlights:
Skilled Teaching: Experienced educators simplify complex ideas, bridging theory to real-world use.
Practical Hands-on Learning: Learning fashion industry skills through practical activities.
Simulated Workplace Environment: Achieve proficiency in using fashion tools and machinery.
Fashion Design Foundation Curriculum
Duration: 3 months
Foundation Courses (150 hours)
Elements & Principles of Fashion Design 45 hours
Fashion Illustration 60 hours
Sewing Basics 45 hours
Program Outcomes
Upon program completion, you will:
Illustrate fashion figures that effectively convey design ideas and construct a Mood Board showcasing fashion illustration and flats
Apply fundamental design elements (lines, shapes, form, color, texture) and principles (balance, emphasis, proportions, harmony, variety, rhythm) in your designs.
Skillfully operate industrial sewing machinery for garment assembly. Create garment components.
Career Objectives
The Fashion Design Foundation provides students with the foundational skills and knowledge for intermediate and advanced study in fashion design or obtain an apprenticeship in the garment industry.
Fashion Starts Here
Learn basic and important skills, develop your creativity, and step into the world of fashion with confidence.