Fashion illustration
A Certificate Course in Fashion Illustration is designed for individuals passionate about fashion design and sketching. This program helps students develop their artistic skills and learn industry-standard techniques for illustrating fashion concepts.
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
The Certificate Course in Fashion Illustration is a specialized program designed to equip students with the artistic skills and technical knowledge required to create professional fashion sketches and illustrations. This course covers the fundamentals of fashion figure drawing, including human anatomy, proportions, and movement, while also introducing students to fabric rendering, color theory, and garment detailing. Learners will explore both traditional sketching techniques and digital illustration tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Procreate, ensuring they are well-versed in modern industry standards. Additionally, the curriculum includes portfolio development, where students will build a collection of their work to showcase their creativity and technical expertise. With a strong emphasis on fashion trends, styling, and collection development, this course prepares individuals for a dynamic career in the fashion and design industry.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the course, graduates will have diverse career prospects in the fashion, textile, and design industries. They can work as fashion illustrators, creating artistic representations of clothing and accessories for designers, brands, and publications. Opportunities also exist in freelance illustration, where professionals collaborate with fashion houses, magazines, and advertising agencies. Graduates can pursue careers as textile designers, focusing on fabric patterns and prints, or work as visual merchandisers, using their illustration skills to create engaging retail displays. Other roles include fashion consultants, who advise clients on style trends, and trend forecasters, who analyze market trends to predict upcoming fashion movements. With the growing demand for digital fashion illustrators, individuals skilled in computer-aided design (CAD) and digital sketching have a competitive edge in the industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, students will be able to:
- Create professional-level fashion sketches and illustrations
- Apply color theory and fabric rendering techniques
- Develop a fashion portfolio for industry use
- Use digital tools for fashion illustration
- Understand fashion trends and garment styling
This course is ideal for aspiring fashion designers, artists, and anyone interested in visual storytelling in the fashion industry.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Fashion Illustration | ||
| Fashion Figure Drawing | ||
| Color Theory and Textures | ||
| Garment Detailing & Accessories | ||
| Traditional vs. Digital Illustration | ||
| Portfolio Development – I |
| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Fashion Rendering | ||
| Digital Fashion Illustration | ||
| Fashion Collection Development | ||
| Trend Analysis & Forecasting | ||
| Professional Portfolio & Presentation | ||
| Industry Exposure & Freelancing |
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How to Apply?
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- We Connect
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- You Get Ready
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