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Fashion Design Technology

Barry Tech | Arts and Humanities | Fashion Design Technology in Long Island

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About This Course

Fashion is an exciting area of study with many career opportunities. The Fashion Design Skills course will give students an overview of the fashion industry during a 900-hour program with the emphasis on the creative end of fashion design. In this course, students will develop a solid foundation in the practical skills they need to become designers, using state-of-the-art equipment, such as dress forms and industrial sewing machines. Throughout the course they will compile a professional portfolio to showcase their work as well as create garments that will be highlighted on the runway in an end-of-the-year fashion show.

Young Designers Have the Opportunity to:
  • Create their Own Original Designs (such as prom dresses and sportswear)

  • Model and Exhibit Completed Garments
  • Attend Guest Lectures delivered by Experienced Professionals

Students Will Learn:

  • Sketching and illustration for fashion design
  • Garment construction
  • Patternmaking for shirts, dresses and skirts
  • Draping
  • Development of slopers for patterns and original design

Course available: Grades 10–12

Course length: 2 years/CDOS Eligible

Location: Barry Tech

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