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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.