Week 1
- The schools and programs that are out there
- The costs associated with studying fashion
- The differences between university, college, and private technical institutes
- Part time, continuing ed, and fast tracked courses
- The importance of business courses
- How much education do you need to work in fashion?
- When do you need a masters degree in fashion?
- What program suits which fashion career?

Week 2
- The prospectus books and application requirements of the most popular fashion schools both local and international
- Examine a successful fashion application
- Letters of recommendation
- The essay
- Interview skills

Week 3
- An overview of the portfolio
- Your portfolio’s must-haves
- How to show variety while maintaining a common thread
- How to show off your strengths

Week 4
- Portfolio workshop
- Using multimedia to illustrate your creativity and skills
- How to communicate your ideas
- Illustration and design skills

Week 5
- Finessing your portfolio
- How to exhibit your sewing skills
- Other skills you may want to include in your portfolio
- Projects that show your skills and inspiration

Week 6
- The completed portfolio
- Pulling the elements together
- Mastering layout
- Your fashion resume

Week 7
- Other programs and areas of study
- Studying abroad
- Building contacts
- The importance of internships and part-time jobs
- Additional activities and projects that can give you an edge

Cost $350 including gst (This course has a maximum of 15 students.)
Course duration: 2.5 hours a week for seven weeks (During holidays—summer, Christmas, spring break—this course runs as a week-long camp and students come to the studio three hours a day for five consecutive days.)

Prerequisite: None!

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