Fashion Design Courses in Dubai

Designers Collective Institute (DCI) teaches fashion design courses in Dubai at its campus in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT). Courses are KHDA-accredited and cover fashion drawing, design, styling, fabrics, bags and shoes, from a 12-hour drawing course to a 126-hour program.

There are separate classes for kids, teens and adults, and portfolio courses for students applying to fashion schools.

Why study fashion design at DCI?

KHDA-accredited courses – see our accreditation.
Start when you are ready – courses run all year and you can join a weekly batch.
Taught in English, Arabic or French.
Choose your length – from 12 hours to 126 hours, depending on how far you want to go.
All ages – separate classes for kids, teens and adults.
In JLT – Indigo Tower, Cluster D, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai.

Fashion design courses for beginners

Fashion Design for Beginners

The classical methods of figure drawing and fashion sketching: proportion, anatomy, movement and garment visualisation. Available as 18 hours or 36 hours, and as a 40-hour Program Part 1 that takes you to finished fashion illustrations and the start of a portfolio.

Fashion Design Fundamentals

For complete beginners: fashion sketching, the basics of pattern making, fabrics and a first fashion project. Available as 40 hours or 60 hours.

Fashion drawing

Fashion Figure Drawing for Beginners (12 hours) – drawing figures and garments.
Fashion Drawing Method (126 hours) – the full drawing method, with the techniques and theory of garment design and construction.

Fashion design programs and training

Fashion Design, Pattern Making and CLO3D (80 hours) – fashion illustration and pattern making, combined with CLO3D.
Fashion Design Training (80 hours) – fashion illustration, styling techniques, garment construction and industry insight.
Fashion Design Program (126 hours) – the comprehensive program, covering the design process from fashion history and concept development onward.
Fashion Men’s Wear Design (40 hours) – men’s fashion drawing, simple pattern making and beginner stitching.

Styling, fabrics and mood boards

Fashion Design Styling (36 hours) – colour theory, fabric selection, fashion history, trend forecasting and personal styling.
Fashion Design Mood Board (18 hours)
Fabric Skills (20 hours) – fabric types, handling, cutting, stitching, care and finishing.
The Fashion Fabric (40 hours) – fabric, colour, market and trends, for people already working in merchandising, textiles, styling or production.

Bag and shoe design

Bag Design – sketching, materials, construction and design: 18 hours, 36 hours or 40 hours.
Shoes Design – footwear types, shoe proportions and original concepts: 18 hours or 36 hours.

Fashion design for kids and teens

Fashion Design for Kids, age 8 to 10 (16 hours)
Fashion Design for Teens, age 11 to 13 (16 hours)
Fashion Design for Teens, age 12 to 14 (18 hours)
Fashion Design for Teens, age 15 to 18 (18 hours)

Young students learn to sketch fashion ideas, experiment with colour and texture, and explore different fabrics.

Fashion design portfolio preparation

For students applying to fashion schools and universities. You build strong fashion illustration skills and a portfolio for academic applications or future work.

Portfolio for Fashion Design: 24 hours, 40 hours or 60 hours.
Portfolio Intensive: Fashion Design (40 hours) – three days a week.
Portfolio for Fashion Design Teens, age 14 to 17 (30 hours)

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need experience to join a fashion design course?

No. The beginner courses start from the basics. If you already have some experience, tell us and we will suggest the right level.

Where are the classes held?

At Designers Collective Institute, Indigo Tower, Cluster D, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai.

When can I start?

Courses run throughout the year and you can join a weekly batch. The next start date is shown on each course page.

Which languages do you teach in?

English, Arabic and French.

Are the courses accredited?

Yes. Our courses are accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai. See the accreditation page.

How much does a course cost?

Fees depend on the length of the course. The current fee is shown on each course page, and the full list is on the all courses page.

Do you have classes for children and teenagers?

Yes. There are fashion design classes for kids aged 8 to 10 and for teens aged 11 to 18, listed above.

Can I study online?

Online study can be arranged on request. See Fashion Design for Beginners Online (18 hours) or contact us.

Enrol or ask a question

Call or WhatsApp 055 578 2280, email info@designersuae.com, or visit us at Indigo Tower, Cluster D, JLT. Each course page shows the current fee and the next start date.

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