How to Research Fashion Trends is a seminar on the topics of fashion design and construction? This course will teach you how to research fashion trends so that you can have an in-depth understanding of how this art form is made. Gain an understanding of how these trends are shaped by the global economy, cultural norms, the social issues and environmental concerns. The ultimate aim of this course is to give students a general knowledge on the various facets of fashion study and provide them with the skills and confidence to start making a difference.
Learning Environment: Learning environment in this class is a contemporary, cultural one. Students in the class interact with fashion designers, materials, factory workers, buyers, spectators and other important players in the fashion industry. You will also learn about the history of fashion design, reading magazines and books, studying designs and displays in galleries and museums, discussing current fashion design trends, and learning about the history of design schools, global fashion trade fairs and the like. Thus, students will be given a taste of a vibrant learning environment.
After having covered the basics, the last four modules in this Fashion Design and Construction seminar will be your homework assignments. The assignments cover pricing, business planning, public relations, promotions, branding, product development, customer management, sales and marketing, the creative industries, the law and legal rights, publicity and promotions. Students will be given a final exam at the end of the learning environment.