Fashion Design Portfolio for 15 - 17 Year Olds
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Start Date(s): July and August 2024
- Duration: Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm, one week
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
Nottingham is famous for its fashion industry, being the home of international designer Paul Smith and a host of innovative boutique stores.
And NTU students have been winning awards at all the major fashion competitions for many years.
So why not become part of the creative action and develop your fashion knowledge and portfolio on our annual summer course, perfect for the next generation of fashion designers?
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You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas. -
With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your portfolio. -
Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices. -
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.
Doing your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award?
This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential.
DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.
Here's what our previous attendees have said:
'I just wanted to say a big thank you, my daughter had an amazing week, on both the course and making new friend in the accommodation. The course has given her the confidence to consider applying for a design course in the future.'
'Amazing course, learnt a lot whilst having fun'
'I have learnt lots of skills which I would not have otherwise learnt, which will be very helpful for my studies now and in the future. Caroline is an amazing tutor'
'I chose this course as I wanted to further my fashion design portfolio, the tutor was fantastic'
'I really enjoyed learning in a university environment'
What you’ll study
On this course you'll learn how to create fashion concepts, taking your designs from an initial idea and sketch to a developed garment.
During this course you will:
- develop your personal approach to fashion concept development
- research themes and trends and apply them to your work
- explore fashion ideas in 2D and 3D
- learn how to create contemporary fashion illustrations
- experiment with draping fabric on a mannequin to create contemporary fashion forms
- produce a garment using unconventional, second hand materials.
Here's an overview of what you'll cover each day:
- Welcome and Introductions
- Concept development for Fashion: Using provided research imagery, you will pull together a concept and create your own concept board as your inspirational starting point for the week’s projects.
- Figure template development: You will learn how to create your very own fashion figure template, creating a variety of poses ready to sketch your designs on to this week.
- Design using collage: Using your concept imagery, you will create design ideas using contemporary collage techniques. You will create a set of designs based on your concept.
- Repurposing workshop: Utilising the second-hand garments, you have bought in, you will learn how to create new silhouettes as a unique design starting point. You will document your creations using photography and illustration methods.
- Draping on the stand workshop: Using calico, you will learn how to drape on the stand to create contemporary design ideas, and you will document your ideas through photography and illustration.
- 2D design from stand work:In this workshop you will learn how to create design ideas from your stand work, by using collage methods and developing design sketches to create a collection of 6 looks based on your concept
- Paper Body adornment workshop: In this workshop, you will be working in 3D to create a garment form of body adornment that can be worn.
- Paper body adornment workshop and photo shoot: You will photograph your paper body adornment on location, creating some great content for your portfolio.
- Portfolio Creation: Utilising all the mini projects that you have created this week, you will create your own portfolio, and discuss what Universities are looking for in a portfolio.
Further information on what you'll study
By the end of the course you'll have a portfolio of new drawings and designs, plus examples of working in 3D.
You'll have real hands-on experience of what it's like to be a fashion student at university, and an understanding of what admissions tutors are looking for. It's ideal if you're looking to progress into fashion design, accessory design or costume.
Social events
We appoint NTU Student Ambassadors who host social events on Monday and Wednesday evening to help you make friends across the whole of our summer school programme for 15 – 17 year olds, which are free to attend.
How you’re taught
This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus.
You will receive 25 contact hours of quality tuition with an experienced tutor.
96% of previous course attendees were satisfied with the course, received the attention they needed and would consider doing another short course at NTU.
Careers and employability
The course is designed to give you a real experience of university life, make new friends who share similar interests and develop your portfolio so that ultimately, you can make an informed decision about your future.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.
After completing this course you might think about progress to or studying one of our undergraduate courses:
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design
- BA (Hons) Fashion Knitwear Design and Knitted Textiles
- BA (Hons) Fashion Accessory Design
- BA (Hons) Costume Design
Doing your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award?
This course can count as your Gold DofE Residential.
DofE participants must book both the course and accommodation on campus for this to count towards your Gold Award.
Campus and facilities
You will be based in the School of Art and Design on the City Campus.
You will have access to an excellent range of facilities and equipment in the fashion studios, with industry-standard fashion tables, professional mannequins, and space to work on your hand-drawn designs.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Entry requirements
Level: Open to all
Entry requirement: You should have an enthusiasm for fashion and an interest in developing your creative and technical skills.
You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Open to all
Entry requirement: You should have an enthusiasm for fashion and an interest in developing your creative and technical skills.
You must be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the course in order to attend.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £525.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
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.
Please bring with you to the first session:
- A3 size sketchbook
- Camera plus usb cable for exporting images and printing
- Coloured pencils and fine liner pens
- Basic set of watercolour painting and brushes
- Pritt-stick glue
- Stapler and plenty of staples
- One pack of letraset (or similar) sticky letters
- Dressmaking pins and safety pins
- A couple of fashion magazines for inspiration and tearing
- You should also bring five items of old clothes for a garment recycling workshop. You can go to the local vintage or second hand shop and pick up items for £1. You should bring a variety, including old jeans or trousers, a men's shirt, a long, lined skirt or dress - whatever inspires you from the rails.
If you want to do some pre-course research, you can look at:
- Fashion Designers Sketchbooks by Hywell Davies
- New Icons of Fashion Illustration by Tony Glenville
- artsthread.com
- 1granary.com
- issu.com
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
Need accommodation?
If you're aged 16 or 17 then you can stay unaccompanied with agreement from a parent/guardian.
To support safeguarding, all guests aged 16 and 17 will be accommodated together in the same halls of residence.
The reception and security team are available 24 hours, and there will be a dedicated supervisor(s) during the evenings and mornings, outside of class times.
Guests will be provided with a mobile number for the supervisor(s) during their stay.
If you're aged 15 then you can stay as long as you are accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Find out more at www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
Looking to turn your one-week course into a two-week experience?
If you can match this with any second course, you’ll receive a 10% refund on your course fees.
The fee for this course is £525.
Payment is due at the time of booking.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
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.
Please bring with you to the first session:
- A3 size sketchbook
- Camera plus usb cable for exporting images and printing
- Coloured pencils and fine liner pens
- Basic set of watercolour painting and brushes
- Pritt-stick glue
- Stapler and plenty of staples
- One pack of letraset (or similar) sticky letters
- Dressmaking pins and safety pins
- A couple of fashion magazines for inspiration and tearing
- You should also bring five items of old clothes for a garment recycling workshop. You can go to the local vintage or second hand shop and pick up items for £1. You should bring a variety, including old jeans or trousers, a men's shirt, a long, lined skirt or dress - whatever inspires you from the rails.
If you want to do some pre-course research, you can look at:
- Fashion Designers Sketchbooks by Hywell Davies
- New Icons of Fashion Illustration by Tony Glenville
- artsthread.com
- 1granary.com
- issu.com
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
Need accommodation?
If you're aged 16 or 17 then you can stay unaccompanied with agreement from a parent/guardian.
To support safeguarding, all guests aged 16 and 17 will be accommodated together in the same halls of residence.
The reception and security team are available 24 hours, and there will be a dedicated supervisor(s) during the evenings and mornings, outside of class times.
Guests will be provided with a mobile number for the supervisor(s) during their stay.
If you're aged 15 then you can stay as long as you are accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Find out more at www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
Looking to turn your one-week course into a two-week experience?
If you can match this with any second course, you’ll receive a 10% refund on your course fees.