Fashion Design and Textiles
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Program Description
Fashion Design and Textiles teaches how clothes and fabrics are created, styled, and presented. You will study sketching and fashion illustration, pattern cutting and garment construction, textile science, surface design and dyeing, and the history and culture of dress. The program combines studio practice, design projects, and research on Ghanaian and global textile traditions. Graduates can work as fashion designers, textile designers, costume makers, fashion retailers, or start their own labels. It also opens pathways into related arts careers such as creative direction, museum curation, and fashion media. This program encourages creativity, practical skill, and cultural pride, helping you build a portfolio and real-world experience for further study or work.
Aims & Objectives
Develop practical garment construction and sewing skills to complete professionally finished garments.
Master pattern drafting and alteration techniques to produce well-fitting designs.
Understand textile properties, dyeing and printing methods, and apply them in projects.
Create a personal design portfolio with a minimum of three finished looks and supporting sketches.
Research and present the cultural history of Ghanaian textiles in at least one documented project.
Why Choose This Program?
Hands-on skill building
You gain practical abilities in sewing, pattern making, and fabric handling that translate directly to jobs or entrepreneurship.
Strong market demand
Ghana has a growing creative and fashion sector, with opportunities in local tailoring, ready-to-wear labels, and textile production.
Cultural and creative expression
Study and apply Ghanaian textile traditions, connecting cultural knowledge to contemporary design and marketable products.
Industry links and internships
Programs often include workshops, visits to studios and markets, and chances to intern with designers, boutiques, or cultural institutions.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Use industry-standard tools for fashion flats, technical drawings, mood boards, and digital textile prints.
Create accurate patterns, cut fabric, and sew garments to professional standards.
Apply dyeing, printing and embellishment methods to design unique fabrics and finishes.
Compile design work, technical sheets, and photographs to present to employers or clients.
Tools & Resources
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
InDesign or simple layout tools
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Balancing theory and practice.
Mastering technical drawing and pattern accuracy.
Tips & Advice
Schedule regular studio hours and set small milestones for both research and hands-on work.
Practice daily sketching and measure twice before cutting. Use templates and checklists.
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