Fashion Design Portfolio (Teens 14–18)

Description

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the creative world of fashion design while guiding them through the process of building a fashion portfolio. Through a combination of drawing, design development, and presentation skills, students will learn how fashion concepts evolve from initial inspiration to finished collections.

Students will explore color theory, fabrics, fashion illustration, garment sketching, and collection development while gaining an understanding of fashion history, industry trends, and portfolio standards. Throughout the course, they will develop their own unique design identity by creating mood boards, experimenting with ideas, and designing a mini capsule collection.

Outcomes:

•A finished mini fashion collection (3–5 looks)

•Portfolio including:

•Mood board & inspiration research

•Fashion illustrations (figures & outfits)

•Textile/print design samples

•Final collection with annotations

•Confidence in presenting and talking about their design work

This way, students leave with a nice portfolio that can grow with them as they prepare for applications or personal projects.