INTIMATE APPAREL SERIES

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Intimate Apparel Series

The Intimate Apparel Series is a set of four modules which in combination offer students the introduction to foundation garments and intimate apparel they need to either begin their career or further develop their skills in intimate apparel design.  In these modules, students will introduce intimate apparel design, merchandising and manufacturing. At the conclusion of the Intimate Apparel Series, participating students will produce original design prototypes using basic slopers and that demonstrate an understanding of fabrication and production techniques appropriate to the intimate apparel market.

Independent Guided Studies Format

For working professionals seeking continuing education, all courses in the Intimate Apparel Series maybe taken as guided independent studies rather than as a . Taken in this form, each of the intimate apparel modules maybe customized to fit the professional development needs of working individuals. Each independent study course includes ten hours of teacher-student interaction and includes a substantial self-guided homework requirement.  The tuition for each independent study is $500 per module.

Intimate Apparel Practicum I

Prerequisite:      Previous patternmaking experience

Course Hours:    Ten Weeks

Course Tuition (Class-Room Format):   $2000

Course Tuition (Independent Guided Study Format):   $500

Course Description: Introductory class to intimate apparel and textiles: This class begins with a historical overview of the development of lingerie design and the lingerie industry.  Following the development of a historical understanding of lingerie design and the trends in the lingerie industry, the class will provide an overview of basic patternmaking techniques for intimate apparel such as creating a sloper and creating sports bra and panties sets.  

Intimate Apparel Practicum II

Prerequisite:      (i) Previous patternmaking experience, (ii) Completion of Intimate Apparel Series Modules I

Course Hours:    Ten Weeks

Course Tuition:   $2000

Course Tuition (Independent Guided Study Format):   $500

Course Description:

This patternmaking course introduces students to the supporting techniques used in the design and construction of wired garments as well as the complicated cuts employed in the design and construction of bras and corsets. Techniques are applicable to lingerie, swimwear, and sportswear.

Intimate Apparel Practicum III
Prerequisite:      (i) Previous patternmaking experience, (ii) Completion of Intimate Apparel Series Modules I & II

Course Hours:    Ten Weeks

Course Tuition:   $2000

Course Tuition (Independent Guided Study Format):   $500

Course Description:

In the guided practicum, students will design a small intimate apparel collection (bras & panties) under the direction of a faculty member and with input and critique from a company specializing in design and production in the intimate apparel industry.

Intimate Apparel: Real World Application IV

PREREQUISITE: (i) Previous patternmaking experience, (ii) Completion of Intimate Apparel Series Modules I,II &III

Course Duration:    Ten Weeks Guided Independent Study

Course Tuition:   $2000

Course Tuition (Independent Guided Study Format):   $500

In this fourth and final workshop in the Intimate Apparel Series students move beyond the environment of the workshop and into the professional and real world environment of Intimate Apparel design and production, marketing and sales.

ABOUT DECÖ  

DECÖ is the World Fashion Council's professional education counter-part.  Our workshops are in high demand because they are taught by industry and educational professionals (many traveling from the best fashion education programs in the US such as Parsons, Pratt & FIT). We restrict enrollment in each of its classes to provide an intimate learning environment and ensure that each of our students has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed in the field of fashion.

This reflects our educational philosophy, our personal commitment to our students and our ongoing efforts to reclaim the role of professional training, apprenticeships and real-world learning in fashion education. In addition to exciting programs such as the Fashion Stylist Workshop Certificate and our Fashion Trend-Forecasting Certificate we also offer a Fashion Sewing Workshop Series and a Fashion Illustration Workshop Series. 

 ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF INTEREST INCLUDE:

(1) Our special fashion portfolio workshops (a favorite for those preparing to apply to the best fashion colleges and universities in the world).

(2)  Our new online Fashion Stylist and Fashion Trend Forecasting Certificates, which makes our workshops available internationally and to World Fashion Council members wherever they might be. 

(3) Our unique one-on-one training and consulting for designers who are just starting are and who are gearing up to participate in the next Fashion Week.

(4)  Membership in the World Fashion Council and the opportunities for community, networking and professional development that membership opens.

LOCATIONS:   

In addition to our regular schedule of online workshops and workshops in Fairfield County Connecticut, in 2009 we will also begin offering a regular schedule of workshops and classes in the Hartford-Springfield Massachusetts area and we will be introducing a regular schedule of workshops in the San Francisco Bay area beginning with a special fashion illustration workshop series taught by the award winning fine artist and fashion illustrator Kiril Hristov.  In addition to his numerous awards and shows throughout Europe and North America, Mr. Hristov has also taught fashion illustration courses in both the New York and San Francisco area (including his current teachin at FIDM and the Art Institute of San Francisco).

PRIMARY LOCATION:

ADDRESS:     24B Monroe Street, Norwalk Ct

PHONE:         +1-203-345-0030

EMAIL:         deco@worldfashioncouncil.org

WEB:         http://www.worldfashioncouncil.org

DIRECTIONS TO OUR FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONNECTICUT OFFICE:

METRO-NORTH STOP: South Norwalk    

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