Overview

This topic will consist of lecture-based conversations around couture designers and techniques. Students will be required to explore a range of couture and tailoring techniques through project work. The expected outcome will be that students will apply learned techniques to the design and construction of couture garments.

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Aims

This topic aims to give students the opportunity to:

  • Develop confidence to experiment with couture and tailoring techniques and fabric embellishment
  • Expand their patternmaking, garment construction and design skills

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Negotiate with clients, and work to create designs to meet a client brief
2.
Critically analyse your work, to identify problems and find solutions
3.
Communicate your design and construction skills and techniques through the development of showcase garments

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Requisites information

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