FASHION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
(IN COLLABORATION WITH LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION)

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Combining creative and visual skills with technology, this programme touches upon all the processes of fashion design, from sources of inspiration to creating collections. It follows the developments in the fashion industry and includes projects that engageparticipants to the sector. It provides participants with research methodology and an experimental perspective on the design process.
Students that complete this programme can go on to take part in the industry as design assistants or freelance designers. Alternatively, if they hold an IELTS score of 6,5 and fit the LCF criteria, they can continue their education with the “Fashion Design and Technology” programme at London College of Fashion, in London. The languages of instruction are Turkish and English.

Programme content:
During the first year, the student takes courses about all the technical skills and applications that constitute the foundation of design andthat support the creative process. The second year continues with a project-based education system, which aims to offer the student a better understanding of the industry, enables the student to apply the acquired skills and create a personal identity. At the end of the year, students prepare a final project and a portfolio presenting all the works they have prepared within the two-year period. This project and the portfolio constitute the students’ first step into the industry.
The programmeis conducted in 6 terms and the programme content is divided into modules under three main subject areas.

1. Design Studies and Applications
2. Product Development and Technical Skills
3. Theory of Fashion and Social and Cultural Studies,

Under these main headings, students are offered courses titled Principles of Design, Design Research and Application, Drawing Techniques, Pattern and Draping Techniques, Sewing Techniques, Photoshop/Illustrator Applications, Technical Drawing and Composition, Collection Planning, History of Fashion and Cultural Studies, Modern History of Fashion, Fashion Marketing and Communication. At the end of the second year, they graduate by preparing a Final Project.

1. Design Works Studies and Applications
Principles of Design
Creating original and unique concepts, methodology and design ideas used for sources of inspiration and creating themes, collecting and archiving information and materials to complement design processes are among the topics covered. In this course, the student keeps a visual diary, which serves as a visual archive. The purpose of this visual diary is to provide an archive by which the student can follow the progress of his/her own ideas.
Design Research and Development
Design education that begins with principles of design, continues with a research and development process, where the student learns experimental methods such as textile surface and printmaking. With this course, the student will concentrate on experimental works in the context of design research, and will turn this approach into a habit. In this process, the student also explores the cultural development of fashion and historical approaches to fashion. The student uses the perspective acquired at this stage in creating new sources of inspiration for developing designs.
Collection Planning and Development
As part of this unit’s design process, a product is developed using three-dimensional methods. Market, consumer, and material dynamics for this product are considered while carrying out the collection planning and development. The project undertaken in this unit constitutes a final project and the student applies all the technical skills acquired into this collection-planning project.
Design Application Projects; Design and Industry Projects
The projects are a part of IMA’s work-based education. The projects provide opportunities to experience the process, from design to production and sales, under the guidance of professionals and designers from the sector. The projects teach students the principles of designing for a brand, using colours and forms, creating collections for target markets or customers. With the help of these projects, students adopt the habit of working with project briefs that are prepared according to real market dynamics. 

Final Project

2. Product Development and Technical Skills
Fashion Drawing Techniques 1,2,3
In this programme on the principles of drawing, students are engaged in freehand drawing and pattern exercises that will help them express their ideas visually. Students are introduced to human anatomy figure drawing and moving figure drawings, and they can improve their figure drawing skills. Moreover, the programme includes subjects like using light, colour, and colour harmony; applying painting techniques using different materials and representing fabric textures on paper; dressing models; and presenting collection drawings.
Pattern and Sewing Techniques 1,2,3
Based on basic pattern techniques; principles of pattern cutting and model development, creating two-dimensional patterns, preparing prototypes, fitting and sewing techniques are taught. These techniques, complemented by applied projects, improve the student’s ability to independently develop and apply models.
Draping Techniques 1,2,3
You learn to develop models by using basic draping techniques. In order to support developing new creative ideas, you learn the 3D working method and learn to use it as a tool in creating designs. Moreover, you work on adapting modelsprepared by draping method into patterns.
Photoshop and Illustrator 1,2,3
You learn to make designs in digital media using Photoshop and Illustrator software, to form a collection theme and prepare relevant story and colour boards,to prepare colour variations by developing pattern-print selections, and also learn to do detailed model drawing and dressing.
The working principles of and differences in working with the pixel-based Photoshop software and vector-based Illustrator software are explained; tools for advanced drawing, painting, effects and arranging images for both software are taught; and professional design sheets with detailed artistic and technical drawings are prepared.
Having improved your Photoshop and Illustrator skills, you will be able to present your ideas in the computer medium. You will have portfolios that are prepared or edited in the digital medium.

3. Theory of Fashion and Social and Cultural Studies
History of Fashion and Cultural Studies
Fashion is examined in Cultural and Sociological aspects. The effects of cultural and social differences on design are discussed. Another topic of discussion is the way in whichthe concept of clothing has changed over time and how this has affected perceptions of design.
Modern History of Fashionand Trends
Students learn to approach the field of fashion from a social and cultural perspective. This unit explores intercultural communications of fashion, the fashion cycle, and the ways in which trends emerge and trends are shaped.
Fashion Management
This unit is planned to introduce the general principles of Fashion Management to the designers. It consists of a project, which will enhance the management approach in pricing, structure of a collection, positioning, target group, and other similar areas. This unit will introducethe managers’ perspective to the designers; it will exemplify how the whole team can be led to success by establishing better coordination between these two teams.
Fashion Communications
Students explore tools used in the fashion industry, international marketing, and communications; they are informed about how and where these tools are utilized. In this unit, students are introduced to tools that they can use for fashion photography, for using advertising effectively in fashion, and for promotion while they develop their own brands.

ADMISSIONS
Participant candidates are selected by an interview. Candidates must bring along their portfolios.

Duration
2 years, full-time, 1440 hours

1. 2 years (IMA)
2. 1 year (LCF)

Day and Time
Weekdays (Monday – Friday)
09:30 – 16:30
Starting Date

*NOTE: This programme has been accredited by London College of Fashion. Following 2 years of training at IMA, students who have demonstrated success and who hold an IELTS score of 6,5 for English proficiency, may choose to go to London in the 3rd year and study for another year in London College of Fashion toobtain an undergraduate diploma. A university entrance examination document is not required for the 2-year programme at IMA, however if students wish to continue the programme at LCF in their third year, they must provide this document.

for more information and enrollment details:
Istanbul Moda Academy
Sadrazam Sait Paşa Konağı Teşvikiye Cad. No: 10/1 Nişantaşı Istanbul
P: 0212.219.4141 (Melis Karapança – 1006 Nilgün Arda – 1214)