Course Duration: 18 Hours

Focus: Sketching fundamentals, draft drawing, mood board creation, and fabric knowledge

1. Course Objectives

This course has helped me learn how to: * Create fashion sketches with proper proportions * Develop draft drawings from concept to garment * Build mood boards that reflect style direction * Understand fabrics and how to choose them for design * Present ideas visually and professionally

2. Sketching Fundamentals (6 Hours)

* Body proportions: 9-head fashion figure * Poses, movement, and garment fit * Silhouette exploration: A-line, straight, oversized, etc.

Portfolio Content

✓ 5–10 figure sketches ✓ Notes on style lines, necklines, sleeves, and garment details ✓ Pencil and marker techniques: shading, texture, highlights

3. Draft Drawings & Technical Flats (4 Hours)

* Translating a sketch into a technical outline * Front + back view * Seam placements, darts, closures

Portfolio Content

✓ 3–5 outfits with flats included ✓ Fabric and detail callouts ✓ Small annotations explaining construction ideas

4. Mood Board Development (4 Hours)

* Theme selection (season, concept, muse) * Color palette building * Inspiration sourcing: magazines, digital images, textiles

Portfolio Content

✓ 2–3 fully developed mood boards ✓ Keywords describing the vibe and target audience ✓ Palette with fabric swatches or print ideas

5. Fabric Knowledge & Application (4 Hours)

* Types of fabrics: woven, knit, stretch, specialty * What works best for different garments * How to consider drape, weight, and purpose

Portfolio Content

✓ Fabric samples or printed texture images ✓ Notes on usage: “Chiffon: flowy eveningwear” “Denim: structured casualwear” ✓ Matching fabric choices to your designs

6. Mini Collection Presentation

* 3-6 outfits that express your theme * Include: sketch, flats, fabrics, mood board connections * Short explanation of your inspiration and design story

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. Reflection Page

* What skills did you improve most? * What design challenges did you overcome? * Future goals in fashion design

Extras (Optional Enhancements)

Hand-drawn print designs

Digital editing (Procreate, Photoshop, Clo3D mockups)

Accessories sketches: bags, shoes, jewelry

Brand identity page (logo and label ideas)

Please note: Our portfolio courses are offered in flexible hour packages 40, 50, 60, 80, or even 100+ hours to allow students to progress at their own pace. It’s important to understand that these hour packages are a guideline. Completing a high quality portfolio may sometimes take more longer than the initial 40 hours, and students are welcome to book additional sessions such as 50, 60, 80, or more hours if needed. This way, each student can take the time they need to create a portfolio they’re truly proud of without feeling rushed. Other duration and fees: 50 hours = 7000 dhs 60 hours = 8400 dhs 70 hours = 9800 dhs 80 hours = 11,200 dhs