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Fashion Design short course

Textile Design Basics

A material-focused course for learners who want to understand fabric, texture, surface ideas, and textile presentation for fashion work.

Best For

Best for learners exploring fabric, texture, and surface ideas.

  • Learners curious about prints, textures, fabric behaviour, and swatches
  • Fashion beginners who want stronger material vocabulary
  • Students building boards for fashion or styling review

What You Learn

Course-specific learning outcomes.

Compare fabric textures and surface qualitiesCreate repeat, weave, or surface-pattern study ideasBuild a swatch board with clear material notesConnect textile decisions to garment mood and use

What You Create

Practical output.

A fabric swatch board with texture notes

  • A fabric swatch board with texture notes
  • A simple textile concept sheet with pattern or surface direction

Tools & Methods

Software, materials, or workflows used.

Fabric observationSwatch collectionPattern grid studiesColour and texture annotation

Example Project

A practical assignment direction.

Build a fabric swatch board with three texture families and notes on drape, surface, and use case.

Admissions Note

Fees and duration are confirmed with admissions.

Fees, duration, batch format, and current admissions availability are confirmed during counselling.

  • Fees, duration, batch format, and current admissions availability are confirmed during counselling.
  • This short course can be discussed during counselling before selecting a batch or comparing it with a full course.

FAQ

Questions before joining.

Will I learn fabric and surface vocabulary?

Yes. The course introduces fabric observation, texture, surface direction, swatch notes, and material vocabulary.

Will I make swatch or texture study work?

Yes. The practical direction includes a swatch board or textile concept sheet with notes and review.

Is this useful before fashion styling or garment work?

Yes. Textile awareness can support styling, garment thinking, material selection, and fashion portfolio boards.

Are fees and duration final?

Fees, duration, batch format, and current availability are confirmed during counselling.