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ADVANCED COURSE - METHODOLOGIES FOR FASHION COLLECTION DESIGN

PROGRAM


PHASE 1 – Advanced Research and Critical Analysis (Weeks 1–6)

  • Analysis of contemporary dynamics in the fashion system
  • Study of global trends and main research sources (agencies, fairs, social media, digital archives)
  • Construction of a visual and textual research notebook
  • Analysis of the role of subcultures and artistic movements as sources of inspiration
  • Discussion: how a trend becomes a collection

  

PHASE 2 – Brand Identity and Creative Direction (Weeks 7–12) 

  • Analysis of contemporary brand identities
  • Key elements of a brand identity: language, target, values
  • Visual reinterpretation of a brand through mood boards and color palettes
  • Development of a concept consistent with the brand's DNA
  • Storytelling and visual narration applied to design

  

PHASE 3 – Concept Design and Creative Experimentation (Weeks 13–20)

  • From abstract theme to visual concept
  • Techniques of visual and narrative storytelling
  • Experimental workshops: collage, manual illustration, mixed media, digital
  • Creation of unconventional conceptual moodboards (sensory, tactile, auditory)
  • Building a concept book that collects research and experiments

  

PHASE 4 – Advanced Collection Design (Weeks 21–28)

  • From research to project: defining the creative direction
  • Designing a mini collection of 10–12 looks
  • Consistency between concept, moodboard, color palette, and materials
  • Creation of basic technical sheets
  • Collective review and progressive advancement of projects

  

PHASE 5 – Final Project Work (Weeks 29–32)

  • Individual assignment of a thematic brief or a real brand
  • Designing a capsule collection of 10 looks in line with the assigned brand
  • Creation of moodboards, color palette, material folder, and coherent research notebook
  • Creation of a professional collection book (illustrated figures + technical sheets)
  • Presentation simulation in front of a committee/company
  • Final individual review and building of the personal portfolio
  • Preparation for external presentation (interviews, internships)

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Modelle in passerella corso di progettazione collezioni moda Your Future


Duration 8 months (32 weeks)
Frequency 1 lesson per week - approximately 3 hours
Total hours 100 hours

Instructor: Flavia Fallico

At the end of the course, the participant will be able to:

- Develop the student's ability to build and manage complex fashion collection projects.

- Consolidate skills in trend research, in the construction of mood boards, color palettes, and materials at a professional level.

- Deepen the critical analysis of brands, the market, and sociocultural phenomena as project drivers.

- Provide the tools to translate a narrative concept into coherent and competitive collections.

- Prepare the student for the professional presentation of their work in portfolio format, ready for internships or jobs in the fashion industry.