Fashion Portfolio Development
 3 Months Certificate Course

Art Fetchers Institute

Welcome to the Fashion Portfolio Development course offered by Art Fetchers Institute! This 3-month certificate course has been designed to equip aspiring fashion designers with the necessary skills to develop and present a professional fashion portfolio. Led by industry-experienced instructors, students will learn various techniques to showcase creativity, technical skills, and personal style in their fashion portfolios.
Throughout the course, students will learn essential tools and strategies to create design concepts, develop pattern making, and construct garments from initial sketches to finished products. With the help of our instructors, students will gain valuable knowledge on incorporating color schemes, fabric choices, and garment presentation to elevate the quality of their portfolios.
Upon completion of the program, students will have a comprehensive portfolio and valuable insights into the fashion industry, enabling them to advance their careers as fashion designers. The course is suitable for individuals with a passion for fashion design and a desire to refine their skills in portfolio development. Let’s begin!

We strive to be committed to the students we are privileged to serve, in our alumni association, our dedicated, talented faculty and staff. We also take pride in having the most active and helpful group of partners, visionary parents, well-wishers, alumni and friends.
Fashion Portfolio Development
3 Months Certificate Course

Month 1: Portfolio Foundation

Week 1-2: Introduction to Fashion Portfolio Development

  • Importance of a Strong Fashion Portfolio
  • Overview of Different Types of Fashion Portfolios
  • Identifying Your Unique Design Voice and Style


Week 3-4-5: Gathering Inspiration and Mood-boarding

  • Researching Fashion Trends and Inspirations
  • Creating Mood Boards to Define Concepts
  • Exploring Colour Palettes, Textures, and Mood


Month 2: Developing Portfolio Content

Week 6-7: Sketching and Illustration Refinement

  • Reviewing and Improving Existing Fashion Illustrations
  • Creating New Sketches to Represent Design Ideas
  • Experimenting with Different Illustration Styles


Week 8-9-10: Building Garment Pages and Design Concepts

  • Detailed Renderings of Individual Garments
  • Explaining Design Details, Silhouettes, and Fabrics
  • Incorporating Conceptual Elements in Garment Descriptions


Month 3: Showcasing and Presentation

Week 11-12: Creating Cohesive Layouts and Digitalisation

  • Arranging Sketches and Designs in a Cohesive Layout
  • Digitalisation of Hand-Drawn Illustrations
  • Introduction to Graphic Design Software for Portfolio Building


Week 13-14-15: Finalising the Fashion Portfolio

  • Polishing Portfolio Pages: Fonts, Colors, Consistency
  • Adding Supporting Materials (Fabric Swatches, Inspiration Photos)
  • Proofreading and Ensuring Professional Presentation


Final Week: Portfolio Review and Future Steps

  • Students present their completed fashion portfolios.
  • Peer and instructor feedback on presentation, creativity, and organisation.
  • Discussion on using the portfolio for job interviews, fashion schools, or freelance opportunities.