SUBJECTS

Technical Development

Modelling

Modelling

Designing garments by modelling on the stand. Three-dimensional work. Developing innovative pattern-making techniques and creating new detailed elements instead of using construction only. Reassembling detached sections of moulding on the cutting pattern. Testing and implementing proportions and fabric properties such as feel, shape and drape.

Design

Computer-Aided Design

Computer-Aided Design

Creating presentations of design projects, using different moods, illustrations, colour cards, prints, colour combinations or technical illustrations, showing all project phases. Some presentations are pixel-based, others are based on vector graphics. A selection of graphics programs are utilized for the course.

Technical Development

CAD Pattern Making

CAD Pattern Making

Learning what makes a good fashion designer: creating a pattern. Digitalizing the design. Perfecting the fit. Grading. Choosing the right pattern for production. Creating a lay plan. Working in small groups or interdisciplinary projects, on state-of-the-art CAD equipment with specific tailoring software. Making sure your designs fit like a glove.

Technical Development

Production Technology

Production Technology

Transforming ideas and designs into industrially-viable, high-grade fashion garments, defining high quality standards for the manufacturing and finishing processes. Aspects to be considered include fabric properties, fit and style.

Design

The History of Costume Design

The History of Costume Design

We examine style and design throughout different eras of fashion history and their visual representation in art. Who wore what, when, and most importantly, why? Different costume styles are placed in their individual societal-historical context. We adopt and transform the characteristic features of historical styles, bringing them into the present for use in contemporary fashion design.

Technical Development

CAD-3D

CAD-3D

Produktentwicklung in 3D. Sie ermöglicht die Visualisierung und Simulation von Kollektionen mit korrekten Körpermaßdaten, original CAD-Schnitten und realen Materialparametern. Diese Daten können im gesamten Fashion-Prozess eingesetzt werden.

Design

Drafts/ Conceptual Design

Drafts/ Conceptual Design

Identifying fashion trends, analyzing and reinventing them with a new twist. Challenging the trends. Developing creative concepts, starting with research and sketching, using colour charts, technical drawing, developing garment designs and planning new collections. The whole spectrum from A to Z.

Technical Development

Manual Pattern Making

Manual Pattern Making

Learning the basics of pattern making. How to construct and adapt a pattern. Analyzing fashionable styles, lines and features; carefully considering a design with an eye for precision and feasibility, driving development until it is ready for production.

Product Management

Business Administration

Business Administration

Understanding operational relationships, recognizing commercial aspects and developing cost awareness. Getting to know and apply marketing as a valuable tool with all its mechanisms.


Design

Nude/Figure Drawing

Nude/Figure Drawing

Getting to grips with the anatomy of the human body as the starting point and target for all types of clothing. For fashion garments. Studying and understanding. Using three-dimensionality and form as the starting point for two-dimensional design and pattern making. Then switching back to the third dimension for draping.

Product Management

Business Organization

Business Organization

Learn about product development in the fashion industry. Drive the operational and strategic development of a collection along the entire process chain, from design and prototyping to sales meetings, culminating with the creation of a production-ready collection complete with the resulting manufacturing specifications. Using stylistic analysis and quality management as the basis for success. Never losing sight of production feasibility. Complementing the theory: the entire process chain in real-life business scenarios. To be experienced at companies such as as Hugo Boss, adidas, Mey, Marc Cain, Dorothee Schumacher and Maryan Beachwear.

Design

Fashion Illustration / Design

Fashion Illustration / Design

You will work independently on your own ideas, presenting the latest fashion trends and ideas in a creative manner. We study the body and three-dimensionality, developing confidence in working with shape and proportions as well as an understanding of fashion concepts and how to present them. Using various techniques.

Product Management

Technical English

Technical English

A combination of textile-specific terminology and business English. To have a say in the global fashion business. To be able to understand and communicate with workers in production facilities abroad, for example. This course also addresses how to write and design your CV and provides training for a successful interview.

Product Management

Technology

Technology

Learn to consolidate, implement and apply knowledge acquired during the Business Organization module in industry-based projects. This module is closely linked to the Fashion Design/Concept, Manual Cutting, CAD Cutting and Realization courses. Replicate corporate working practices, from product development right up to the final series production of your design, continually expanding your practical professional skills. Acquire expertise in teamwork and time management: work on all project phases from design and product development, right down to the last detailed preparations for production. Working independently, within a team.

Product Management

Corporate Communication

Corporate Communication

Building social skills. Learning to present your point of view in joint projects and practical exercises, such as those based on rhetoric and communication. Plus: job application training including information and advice, how to write a cover letter/email and CV, plus interview techniques.

Product Management

Special classes

Special classes

Mashup fitness or yoga classes. Good for the body and soul. Right here at the School. Optional, of course.