ADVANCED TRACK
Duration: 22-26 weeks | Frequency: 2–3 sessions per week | Session length: 90-120 minutes
Program Objective
To develop mastery-level technical proficiency, sophisticated design authorship, and professional readiness for fashion industry entry, entrepreneurship, or advanced independent practice, with the ability to conceive, develop, and execute high-level fashion works with clear intention and technical excellence.
Curriculum
Stage 1: Foundation
Objective Rudimentary Principles
- Tailoring techniques through canvas preparation, pad stitching, roll lines, structured shoulders, and garment structure
- Advanced pattern work through basic block drafting, slash-and-spread adjustments, pivot methods, and pattern engineering
Conceptual Knowledge
- Tailoring theory through internal structure, shape memory, and the role of canvas in garment character
- Pattern engineering through understanding how changes affect fit, balance, and proportion
Applied Theories
- Producing tailored samples such as a canvas piece, structured collar, or pad-stitched lapel
- Drafting a basic bodice or skirt block from measurements
- Introductory men's wear construction such as shirts, trousers, or jackets with menswear fit awareness
Stage 2: Formation
Objective Rudimentary Principles
- Precision finishing through hand-stitched hems, bound buttonholes, welt pockets, and tailored collars
- Advanced couture through draping, moulage, and luxury-fabric handling for formal or bridal work
Conceptual Knowledge
- Hand-finishing traditions and why handwork may exceed machine finishing in quality
- Digital fashion design through Canva, Adobe Illustrator, and CLO3D for branding, technical flats, and virtual garment simulation
Applied Theories
- Creating a garment with significant hand-finishing elements
- Executing a draping project on a dress form and translating it into a finished piece
- Developing a digital design portfolio with branded presentation material, technical flats, and virtual garment concepts
Stage 3: Mastery
Objective Rudimentary Principles
- Exhibition preparation through garment care, pressing, handling, and display to professional standard
- Portfolio finalisation through high-quality documentation for employment, clients, or presentation
Conceptual Knowledge
- Professional pathways in employment, freelancing, entrepreneurship, and education
- Multicultural fashion through expanded global references, respectful fusion, and cross-cultural design logic
Applied Theories
- Presenting a professional showcase collection
- Producing an industry-ready portfolio for employment or bespoke client acquisition
- Designing and constructing a multicultural collection piece with contemporary relevance
- Business development through planning, market analysis, pricing, and ethical production strategy
Stage 4: Purpose & Application
Objective Rudimentary Principles
- Industry engagement readiness through interview, client meeting, and business launch preparation
- Stronger self-direction in final styling, presentation, and documentation
Conceptual Knowledge
- Continuous improvement through lifelong learning, skill expansion, and sustained creative development
- Mentoring and leadership through preparing to guide others in the fashion field
Applied Theories
- Executing an individual capstone project of original completed designs presented in a fashion show or professional exhibition
- Participating in professional critique with external feedback
- Finalising business plans, pricing strategies, and brand materials for market entry
Materials for Instructions
Core Equipment
- Sewing machines, overlockers, coverstitch machines, industrial pressing equipment, dress forms, full tool kits, and digital design tools
Teaching Demonstration Materials
- Sample garments at multiple construction stages, advanced fabric libraries, finished and unfinished project examples, and commercial or independent patterns
Student Practice Materials
- Toile fabrics, luxury and everyday fashion fabrics, trims, closures, interfacings, fastenings, sketchbooks, pattern paper, and tracing paper
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