FASHION DESIGN CERTIFICATE
This comprehensive curriculum develops two vital designer skills: artistic and technical, spanning from developing idea concepts to making the finished product.
Hone your artistic skills by researching for inspiration, decoding fashion trends, sketching product patterns, harmonizing colors and fabrics, and developing mood boards.
Develop technical skills through hands-on patternmaking, digital flats designing, and refined garment construction.
program highlights
A Fast-Track Curriculum: Master essential fashion design skills swiftly.
Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned fashion industry experts and educators with industry benchmarks.
Workplace Professionalism: Cultivate professionalism and engage in internships, ensuring a smooth entry into the fashion world.
Fashion Design Certificate Curriculum
690 hours One year (4 terms of 3 months each)
Prerequisite (3 months)
Elements Principles of Fashion Design 45 hours
Fashion Illustration 60 hours
Sewing Basics 45 hours
Core Courses (9 months)
Color for Fashion Design 45 hours
Fashion Textiles 45 hours
Digital Fashion Design 60 hours
3D Fashion Design 60 hours
Sewing 90 hours
Patternmaking 90 hours
Draping 90 hours
Fashion Portfolio 45 hours
Career Seminar 15 hours
Fashion Expo, Photoshoot
Tuition: $13,500 for the full 690-hour program.
Please consult with our Admissions Adviser on tuition adjustments for exempted courses.
Program Outcomes
Upon program completion, you will:
Create stunning designs from ideation and sketches to digitizing fashion flats, blending colors and textures, and curating mood boards.
Gain technical skills for patternmaking, fabrication, sewing, draping and fitting, to construct skirts, blouses, jackets, and trousers.
Sharpen soft skills for event planning, fashion communication, and self-promotion.
Showcase your creations at fashion expos and through a standout portfolio with photoshoots.
Career Objectives
The Fashion Design Certificate provides students with the skills required for entry-level positions, including design assistant, assistant patternmaker, sample room manager, production assistant, stylist, and assistant technical designer.
From Project to Proficiency
Every NYSD course includes projects. Our students refine practical expertise by moving from one project to another, blending hands-on learning and technology. This prepares them to confidently navigate the diverse fashion industry.