Fashion Design Course Content

There are certain skills you need to become a successful fashion designer. The ICI Fashion Design Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.

With a strong emphasis on practical skills students will learn about:

• Introduction to fashion design
• What is Fashion?
• Fashion design skills
• How to design a garment
• Materials and fabric
• Developing your fashion skills
• Starting your own business
• Creating a business plan
• Financial matters
• Marketing your designs
• Finding wholesale buyers
• Fashion industry resources
• Career planning & development

And you will learn it all at home, at your pace – no classroom needed!

Career Prospects

As a fashion designer, you will have a creative and exciting career that many people only dream about. The ICI Fashion Design Program is designed by industry professionals to assist you gain a job as a fashion designer or start your own fashion design business. 

There are many fashion design career paths for you to choose from. Some designers will work for leading label fashion houses while others will be employed by mass-market manufacturers of men's, women's and children's apparel. Others start their own fashion design business, establishing a distinctive style and overseeing fashion creation.

Assessment Details

This course includes in-depth written assessments that you complete as part of your course work and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work you will receive prompt feedback.

Previous Study Requirements?

The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course at any of the three levels it is offered at: Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma?

1. Certificate Level: represent basic vocational skills and knowledge.
2. Diploma Level: represent fundamental principles, techniques and knowledge. ICI Diploma level qualifications recognise the capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad range of technical and/or management functions.
3. Advanced Diploma: represents are more specialised qualification and signifies skill and knowledge of a greater complexity and a higher level of personal accountability than is required at a Diploma level.

What You Receive as a Student

All materials essential for course completion are included in the cost of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students receive:

• Course notes and required reading materials
• Personal tutor (tuition and assignment feedback)
• Institute Identification Pass
• Reduced tuition rates should you wish to complete an additional program during your studies or upon graduation!

What You Receive on Course Completion

By the end of the Course you will have reached a level of skill where you can competently handle all relevant assignments and realistically expect to be well paid for your efforts.

On successful completion of the course you will receive:

• ICI Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design (Graduation Certificate)
• Transcripts indicating units completed
• You will be conferred with the right of displaying post-nominals after your name to reflect the qualification you have achieved. eg. John Smith, DipFD
• Letter of recommendation from the Institute Director
• Life membership of ICI + Alumni Association Membership
• Access to the ICI "Graduate Employment Service Program" (GESP) which facilitates support in the way of resources, contacts, resume assistance, job searches, interview preparation and career counselling and advice.

Contact us or enrol online and you could be working on your first lesson – and towards a new career – in a matter of days!