Fashion Studies

Fashion Studies 10

5 Credits

Step into the world of fashion and learn to make clothes and accessories with this hands-on introduction to sewing! From mastering the sewing machine and serger, and getting comfortable with hand sewing, you'll build essential skills, learn to repair your own clothes, make a pouch or tote bag, and sew a pair of pyjamas for yourself. Do you like to thrift? So do we! Explore your inventive side through upcycling thrifted finds and redesigning pieces into something one-of-a-kind. In Fashion 10, you’ll also dive into textile arts—from dyeing fabrics to experimenting with embroidery, macramé, crochet, or surface design, the creative possibilities are endless. This course lays the groundwork for unlocking your full potential, preparing you to take your skills to the next level in Fashion Studies 20 and 30.

Fashion Studies 20

5 Credits | Prerequisite: Fashion Studies 10

Ready to step up your fashion game? This intermediate course will take your sewing and design skills to the next level. Work with specialty fabrics and expand your creative horizons by designing everything from tops, bottoms, costumes and cosplay to home décor and accessories. Learn how to alter patterns, or make clothes for friends, create trendy active wear, eco-dye fabric, understand how stores merchandise clothing, or explore the exciting world of tufting your own rugs! Whether you’re into theatrical costumes, quirky designs, or love textile arts, you’ll leave this course with several finished projects and tons of inspiration.

Fashion Studies 30

5 Credits | Prerequisite: Fashion Studies 20

Take your fashion skills to a more professional level in this advanced course! Master intricate sewing techniques and refine your ability to create couture-quality designs. Imagine the freedom of making clothes that fit perfectly, in the colors you want, and at a fraction of the cost of designer garments. Whether you're creating dramatic costumes for the stage, designing custom clothing for yourself, exploring cultural dress, or perfecting a textile art, this course will give you the skills to bring your fashion ideas to life. This course is perfect for aspiring designers, those who want to sell their products, or anyone who wants to express their personal style through their own creations!

Graphic Design and Photography

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY 10

Credits: 5 Prerequisite: None

This course continues to bring together the visual and creative disciplines of Photography and Graphic Design in a digital practice. In the photography portion of the course you will learn to see the world as a photographer. You will learn how to use Digital SLR cameras and digital editing software to capture exciting images of people and places both in our studio and outside. The graphic design portion of the course will build on the skills of photography to learn the Adobe creative suite to create posters, publications and other print and digital designs. Throughout the course, you will complete a series of projects that will help you practice the skills you are learning and develop your technical and creative skills.

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY 20

Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Graphic Design and Photography 10

This course continues to bring together the visual and creative disciplines of Photography and Graphic Design in a digital practice. In the photography portion of the course you will learn to see the world as a photographer. You will learn how to use Digital SLR cameras and digital editing software to capture exciting images of people and places both in our studio and outside. The graphic design portion of the course will build on the skills of photography to learn the Adobe creative suite to create posters, publications and other print and digital designs. Throughout the course, you will complete a series of projects that will help you practice the skills you are learning and develop your technical and creative skills.

GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY 30

Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Graphic Design and Photography 20

This advanced course brings together the visual and creative disciplines of Photography and Graphic Design in a digital practice. In the photography portion of the course you will learn to see the world as a photographer. You will learn how to use Digital SLR cameras and digital editing software to capture exciting images of people and places both in our studio and outside. The graphic design portion of the course will build on the skills of photography to learn the Adobe creative suite to create posters, publications and other print and digital designs. Throughout the course, you will complete a series of projects that will help you practice the skills you are learning and develop your technical and creative skills.