Fashion Design using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator - Nottingham Trent University
Description
Textile and fashion businesses can benefit significantly from Computer Aided Design (CAD) skills; learning how to create digital designs and patterns can help reduce the time and costs associated with traditional design processes. This course provides a solid foundation in top industry-standard software tools essential for fashion design professionals, using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. By learning these skills, employees can improve their job prospects and career development opportunities, whilst employers can enhance the overall efficiency and profitability of their businesses. Whether you are an aspiring fashion designer or someone interested in learning digital design skills for the fashion industry, this course is your gateway to success. On this course you’ll explore the basics of the software and learn how to apply these tools specifically to fashion design. You’ll learn how to create and edit digital designs, add colour and texture to your designs and learn how to work with different file formats, prepare designs for printing and create technical specifications and production-ready files. You’ll produce industry-standard working drawings and production sketches, whilst learning the essential functions of the software that will make your life as a designer simpler and more efficient. During the course you’ll learn how to create digital designs and patterns using Adobe software. You will be guided through a series of hands-on projects and exercises, allowing you to develop skills in designing, illustrating and manipulating digital fashion creations. It’s tailored specifically for textile and fashion businesses and enthusiasts looking to gain the essential skills and knowledge required to create digital textile and fashion designs. By the end of the course you’ll have the practical skills required for creating accurate and high-quality textile and fashion designs using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Laura Fish is a fashion designer who has worked with clients including Ann Summers, Dunnes, Claires Accessories, Debenhams, George, Matalan, Peacocks, Primark, Sainsburys, Smyths and Tesco. Laura received her Fashion Design with Marketing and Production degree from the University of Huddersfield in 2014. Her interest in teaching and love for 3D design was further developed while pursuing a Master’s in International Fashion Design Management in 2020. Laura is a tutor at Doncaster College in Digital Fashion Design with extensive teaching experience and a solid foundation in design, pattern cutting, and digital CAD 3D software, she possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to foster students’ growth and development. Her industry experience in Design and Product Development further enhances her ability to provide her students with technical insights and real-world applications.
What's included in the price?
During the sessions you’ll be taught the basics of each programme, with tasks and activities to complete with support from the tutor. This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus. Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course. You will also need to bring with you: • Any inspirational digital work that you would like to work towards. (Useful but not essential). • Notepad and Pen/ Digital Notetaking Software/ App. • USB stick. If you would like to do some pre-course reading you can look at: • Adobe Illustrator: A fashion Designers Handbook by Marianne Centner and Frances Vereker. • Digital Drawing with Adobe Illustrator by Dimitri Jelezky & Dimitri Eletski. • Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book by Brian Wood. • Digital Fashion Illustration with Photoshop & Illustrator by Kevin Tallon • Creative Fashion Design with Illustrator by Kevin Tallon • Essential Fashion Illustration: Digital by Loreto Binvignat Streeter. • Technical Drawing for Fashion by Basia Szkutnicka. On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.
Duration
1 week
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Vision impaired
- Limited mobility
- UK Holiday
- Public transport
- Residential
- Suitable for beginners
- Accommodation offered
FAQs
For our week-long summer school courses, we offer single rooms in shared apartments in Nottingham Trent University’s city campus accommodation, which is ideal if you're looking to be based in Nottingham's lively city centre and want an economical place to stay.
Bookings are taken on a seven-night basis, from Saturday to Saturday.
The rooms are single occupancy, with a private bathroom.
You will be sent a link to book your accommodation once you have made your course booking through Craft Courses.
We offer accommodation during the summer only. We are unable to offer university accommodation during term time (for evening and weekend courses) but you'll find plenty of places to stay nearby, as we're located in the city centre.
