For Beginners
This year serves as the necessary basic training in the development of the practical/technical skills in clothing construction and assembly.
Program Structure
11 months with internships (between 3-6 months throughout the year). An 11 week intensive program is also available with varying dates throughout the year.
- Sewing (Hand and Machine)
- Fabrication of study pieces (assembly of pockets, fasteners and cuffs)
- Assembly of garment pieces(skirt, pants, dress, blouse, jacket with lining)
- Introduction to patternmaking and draping
- Fabric technology
- Clothing technology
- Tools and Equipment
- Technical drawings
- History of Fashion
- Research projects in fashion history, fabric technology, exhibitions and visits
- Fabrication of self study garment pieces
CAREER PROSPECTS
Successful completion of this module guarantees access to the following (full-time) patternmaking diplomas: Clothing Patternmaker or International Patternmaker.
Graduates of this training module are ready to apply for jobs in sewing operations or draping in design studios.
Tuition/Fees
10 300 € payable in 2 installments (50% upon enrollment/ 50% prior to session start)
The intensive module (11 weeks) or 380 hours of in-school training: 5 550 €.
Registration fees and teaching materials fees are 160 €.
Under certain conditions tuition and fees can be funded by unemployment agencies or by continuing education (training) policies for employees by companies.