Fashion Design and Textiles Studies
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Program Description
Fashion Design and Textiles Studies teaches you how clothes and fabrics are designed, made, and presented. You will study sketching and pattern-making, sewing and garment construction, textile science, colour and surface design, and basic digital design tools. Lessons also cover fashion history, cultural textiles, and visual communication. The program prepares students for careers in fashion design, textile production, costume design, retail and merchandising, and creative roles like graphic design or art teaching. Through hands-on studio work and projects, you will build a design portfolio that helps you get internships, apprenticeships, or further study. This course is ideal if you enjoy creativity, practical work, and learning how culture and design come together to tell stories through clothes.
Aims & Objectives
Develop practical garment construction skills, producing at least three complete garments using correct techniques.
Master basic pattern-making and draping, creating accurate patterns for fitted and loose garments.
Understand textile properties, including fibre types and dyeing methods, and evaluate fabrics for chosen designs.
Create and present a professional design portfolio of at least 10 original sketches and finished samples.
Why Choose This Program?
Creative and practical learning
You get studio-based, hands-on lessons where you design, cut, sew, and finish real garments, turning ideas into physical work.
Strong career and entrepreneurship potential
Skills lead to jobs in design, retail, pattern-making, and opportunities to start small fashion businesses or market items online.
Cultural and sustainable relevance
Study of Ghanaian and African textiles helps you create culturally rooted designs, and learn sustainable practices that are growing in demand.
Pathways to industry experience
Program projects and portfolios help you secure internships, apprenticeships with tailors or designers, and access to local fashion events.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Practical use of domestic and industrial sewing machines, finishing techniques, and sewing sequences to produce quality garments.
Drafting flat patterns and manipulating fabric on a dress form to create accurate garment shapes and sizes.
Using Photoshop and Illustrator to produce fashion flats, technical drawings, mood boards, and digital portfolios.
Evaluating fibres, weaves, and prints, and applying dyeing, printing, and embellishment techniques for creative effects.
Tools & Resources
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
InDesign for portfolio layout
Basic CAD or pattern software (optional)
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Balancing theory and studio work
Building a competitive portfolio
Tips & Advice
Create a weekly schedule that sets aside time for both study and hands-on practice, and break projects into small tasks.
Focus on quality over quantity. Include clear photos, sketches, and process notes for each piece, and update regularly.
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