Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Explain the classification of fashion
• Describe the elements of design
• Define ‘fashion’ and ‘style’
• Discuss the history of fashion design
• Define various fashion design terms
• Define ‘balance’ in terms of clothing and recognize types of balance
• Define ‘harmony’, ‘proportion’ and ‘rhythm’ in relation to design principles
• Discuss the Munsell colour system and colour wheel
• Outline the four essential steps in dress design
• Explain the process of fashion design
• Discuss how to choose the right clothing accessories
• Recognise famous fashion design firms and designers