Fashion Design courses in Ireland

This course focuses on the development of original ideas – through innovation, experimentation, and a close relationship between tutors and students. Students learn the technical, design, and business skills needed to transition from student to world-class fashion professional. The course allows you to explore a personal direction in design, from idea generation, design development and…

The honours degree programme has been designed in response to an increasing industrial demand for honours degree level employees with design skills relating to interior architecture, especially with regard to space planning, technology and visualisation. They will be able to sketch, draught, produce advanced computer aided visualisations, including walk-throughs, using the latest software packages, apply…

This Fashion course can be done in class or online. Students will have acquired an in-depth knowledge of fashion and retail buying to develop their career. The student will have gained an understanding of the fashion buying and merchandising process in full. Topics covered include: Terminology and Processes and terms involved in fashion merchandising, Interaction…

This Fashion and Design part-time course is delivered by Mallow College of Design and Tailoring in Cork. Creative Art and Design, Pattern Drafting and Garment Assembly. Fee is per term. 375 euro per term. Subjects covered within this three year part-time course include:  Art & Design Design Development Trends and Fashion Forecasting Experimentation with Fabrics…

Do you have a passion for Fashion? Have you got a flair for fashion and styling? Do you have an idea of what looks great? If so, this course can help you build on your innate abilities with in-depth theory concerning comprehensive aspects of self-image, personal care, make-up, colour, and fashion’s latest trends. The Fashion industry is…

Portobello Institute’s QQI level 5 Major Award in Retail Practice is an international qualification that will introduce you to the exciting world of fashion. This qualification will allow you to begin you journey to becoming a fashion buyer or merchandiser where you will play an integral role within the infrastructure of the retail team, tracking…

This full-time Fashion Buying and Merchandising programme encompasses the foundations that are necessary to succeed as a fashion buyer in today’s competitive environment. While fashion trends change from season to season the fundamental role of the fashion buyer and fashion merchandiser remains the same. As a fashion buyer, or fashion buyer assistant, you will play…

Overview This is a 3 year part-time course. Content Covered Fashion Design, Dressmaking, Pattern Cutting, Draping, History of Fashion, Principles of Fabrics, Tailoring, Foundation Course in Art and Competition Participation. Course Times The Fashion Design course runs for 3 years. There are 3 terms per year. Students have the option of attending the course: One…

Through a wide range of creative modules, from fashion and textiles to drawing, this course will introduce the learner to important aspects of Fashion. Students will also develop technical skills in embroidery, garment construction and pattern drafting. The course is suitable for students wishing to build a visual portfolio to gain entry to higher education…

The advanced fashion design course is suited to learners who have already achieved a level 5 certificate or equivalent in fashion design. The course equips learners with the advanced creative skills of theme and concept development through drawn research and investigation. Learners develop the skills required to design and produce their own fashion collection. Learners…

The ICI Fashion Design course has been designed in consultation with the fashion industry and teaches you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and conveniently.   How Will You Benefit? Fast track your career in fashion design Learn the inside secrets of how to become a fashion design pro in months not years!…

This one year Higher National Certificate course will provide learners with the knowledge necessary to further pursue a career in Fashion & Textile design. The course consists of academic & practical workshops in the field of fashion textiles. Final year learners will exhibit their work at our end-of-year exhibition in the Institute.

Learn how to take body measurements and follow patterns, alter garments and soft furnishings, as well as acquiring sewing and embroidery skills. (Basic sewing machine skills necessary)

This course will introduce students to the basic elements of the fashion design process in a fun and exciting way. No previous experience is necessary just a passion for fashion!

Fashion Fundamentals will appeal to all those interested in fashion and style and who have a desire to learn the basics of the fashion industry. The classes include Irish fashion, fashion history, technical design, sustainable fashion, illustration, retail buying, store planning & much more. With Donegal once being a leading hub of tweed manufacturing, this…

This short part-time course is part of our popular Fashion Buying & Merchandising course. Once complete you can choose to progress onto the Fashion Buying Module or the Visual Retail Display module.  All modules together make up the complete Fashion Buying & Merchandising course which sets the foundations for a successful career in either Fashion Buying…

This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the practical and business skills needed by fashion stylists, fashion PAs, design and retail entrepreneurs, fashion journalists, buyers, merchandisers and retailers. Trend forecasting and a solid grounding in contemporary and historical fashion equip professionals with the sensitivity to judge the ‘look of the moment’ before…

This course equips students with core skills which will be required to progress within the fashion industry. An appreciation of garment construction, design and fashion history lead to an understanding of range development and the processes required to market and promote fashion businesses. A variety of individual and team-working projects are also offered, providing many…

This full-time Fashion Management programme follows on from the first year Fashion Buying & Merchandising programme. Building on the skills acquired in first year, the content of this programme is designed to enhance students skills to fast-track progression up the career ladder in the business environment of the global fashion industry. Considering and understanding the…

This programme will appeal to anyone with a keen interest in fashion and retail. You will learn how the fashion industry works and the additional vital skills of marketing and selling. If you meet the minimum requirements, you may register online to secure your place on this programme.

The course is an introduction to what a fashion designer does, the goal of which is to teach the novice how to draft a pattern, from their own design sketch produced on the course, which will enable them to have a final garment professionally produced. Complete weekly tasks from early design stage, the sketch; Then…

Making garment patterns.

The aim of this programme is to prepare the learner for work in the creative industries in particular designing the tattoo industry. Learners will undertake modules in drawing; computer illustrated graphics; in addition to infection, prevention and control and customer services. The programme is also suitable for applicants interested in developing artistic skills in a…

This short part-time course is part of our popular Fashion Buying & Merchandising course. Once complete you can choose to progress onto the Fashion Buying Module or the Fashion Industry & Design module. All modules together make up the complete Fashion Buying & Merchandising course which sets the foundations for a successful career in either…