Apparel Design I: Developing your Portfolio
The focus of this Summer Pre-College Program in design will be in Apparel Design Portfolio Development. The Summer Pre-College Fashion Design Portfolio Development program allows you to fully explore the process and designing a collection of apparel culminating in a portfolio presentation. Students will learn the elements of basic fashion design sketching and develop a portfolio of their own. Students learn how to develop their design ideas in fashion sketches by understanding garment details, silhouettes, construction of garments, and rendering techniques. Students will develop and refine their presentation skills as they progress towards the ultimate goal of a fully finished portfolio collection.
Course Objectives (students will):
- Gain an understanding of the process of designing a capsule apparel collection
- Learn advanced figure drawing techniques
- Develop garment and specification flats rendering techniques
- Acquire an understanding of garment details, silhouettes, and construction
- Gain an understanding of presentation techniques as they apply to fashion design
- Develop process projects that will culminate in a completed fashion capsule collection portfolio
Earn College Credits Over the Summer
Marist Summer Pre-College is geared toward sophomores and juniors in high school. Upon successful completion of the Fashion Merchandising Program, each student will earn three (3) transferable college credits for the Marist College course, FASH 105N.
Program Cost
Please see below for the 2024 Pre-College program costs. Cost includes tuition & fees, housing & all meals, field trips, and all course materials. Cost does not include travel expenses. Students may wish to bring funds for incidentals, shopping at the Marist Bookstore or the local mall, souvenirs, and any personal items they wish to purchase.
$3,500