BACHELOR’S
IN FASHION DESIGN AND PATTERN MAKING
The Bachelor’s in Fashion Design and Pattern Making at MODART International is a three-year training program aimed at instructing the future key players of the fashion industry. Throughout this course, students learn to master garment creation techniques, from design to production, whilst developing their own artistic vision.
From the first year on, students learn the fundamentals of fashion drawing and pattern making, as well as the history of fashion and textiles. During the second year of formation, students deepen their knowledge on fashion design, pattern making techniques, textiles and garment technology. They also begin the process of developing their own brand identity. Every course comes along with seminars aimed at professionalizing the students.
The third year is dedicated to the creation of a personal collection that will be showcased at the end-of-year fashion show. This experience allows students to put into practice all of the skills acquired during their formation, as well as introducing their work to industry professionals.
The Bachelor’s in Fashion Design and Pattern Making at MODART International offers a comprehensive formation aimed at professionalizing students, effectively preparing them to enter the world of fashion.
First year
Profil
Applicant with a high school diploma or equivalent
Stages
Mandatory for at least 60 days
Langues
French or English
CERTIFICATION
Bachelor’s in Fashion Design and Pattern Making
Le Programme
Fashion culture
- Fashion history: from the 19th to the 20th century
- Trends & Moodboard
- Clothing lexicon
- Textiles
- Fashion and photography
- Étiquette & life management skills
Marketing & management
- Fashion Fundamentals
- Introduction to merchandising & visual merchandising
- Brand DNA
- Introduction to business law
- Key players and careers in Fashion
Communication & Digital and Audiovisual Communication
- Fashion communication
- Press review & éditorial technique
- Fashion Shows
- Semiology
- Production of short contents: TIK TOK and IG (Reels)
- Typography
Professional Environment
- Adobe DTP: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- English & Italian languages for Fashion
- CROSS-DISCIPLINARY WORKSHOP: Customization of a wardrobe piece
Workshops
- Fashion-week analysis
- Fashion photography
- Fashion design & eco-friendly management
- Business Game: Marketing
SEMINARS
- Seminar: Fashion show analysis during Fashion Week
- Seminar: Exhibition, fashion in sports
- Seminar: Bags and shoes customization
Rythmes
- Octobre à Mai :
4 days of classes per week
- Juin à Septembre :
Internship
| SEPT | OCT | NOV | DEC | JAN | FEV | MAR | AVR | MAI | JUI | JUIL | AOÛ | SEPT |
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4 days of classes per week |
Internship |
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Second year
Profil
Applicant with a high school diploma or equivalent + 1 year of studies
Stages
Mandatory for at least 60 days
Langues
French or English
Le Programme
Fashion culture
- Fashion history: the major national and international stylistic trends of the 20th Century
- Technology of textiles
- Style and product
- Fashion and arts
- Fashion and photography
- Public speaking
Marketing & management
- Consumer behavior
- Qualitative market research
- Geopolitical and economic current affairs
- Communication law
Communication & Digital and Audiovisual Communication
- Media history and advertising culture
- Press relations and press release
- Emailing
- Motion design: after-effects
- Interview techniques and conduct
- Visual identity: posters and logos
- Websites creation and ergonomics
Professional Environment
- Excel
- English language for fashion
- Italian language for fashion
- CROSS-DISCIPLINARY WORKSHOP: Collection planning
Workshops
- Influence marketing
- Digital communication & social media
- Audiovisual fashion workshop
SEMINARS
Seminar: Repairing defective clothing
Seminar: Organization of the E-Fashion Awards fashion competition
Seminar: Developing a collection plan
Rythmes
- Octobre à Mai :
4 days of classes per week
- Juin à Septembre :
Internship
| SEPT | OCT | NOV | DEC | JAN | FEV | MAR | AVR | MAI | JUI | JUIL | AOÛ | SEPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 days of classes per week |
Internship |
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Third year (direct admission)
Profil
Applicant with a high school diploma or equivalent + 2 year of studies
Langues
French or English
Le Programme
Fashion culture
- Key players and careers in Fashion
- Fashion history
- Textiles
- Fashion production
- Fashion shows
- Sector studies: children’s fashion, men’s fashion, haute couture, lingerie, accessories
Marketing & management
- Fashion shows
- Fashion Marketing Fundamentals
- Visual merchandising
- Brand DNA
- Business strategy
- Accounting for managers
Communication & Digital and Audiovisual Communication
- Fashion communication and the digital world
- Interview techniques
- Semiology
Professional Environment
- English language for fashion
- Italian language for fashion
- TOEIC
- DTP: Photoshop & Illustrator
Workshops
- Creation of a brand magazine
- Digital marketing: organic indexing strategy (Search Engine Optimization)
- Audiovisual workshop: Portrait of designers
Rythmes
- Octobre à Mai :
4 days of classes per week
- Juin à Septembre :
Internship
| SEPT | OCT | NOV | DEC | JAN | FEV | MAR | AVR | MAI | JUI | JUIL | AOÛ | SEPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 days of classes per week |
Internship |
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Third year
Profil
Applicant with a high school diploma or equivalent + 2 year of studies
Stages
Mandatory for at least 90 days
Langues
French or English
CERTIFICATION
Bachelor’s in Fashion Design and Pattern Making
Le Programme
Fashion culture
- Fashion and cinema
- The great international fashion designers
- Fashion culture
- Public speaking
Marketing & Management
- Strategic marketing
- Qualitative market research
- Brand DNA
- Organizational merchandising, strategy and KPIs
- Business plan & strategic planning
- Cost accounting
- Business strategy in the fashion world
- Sector studies: leather, accessories, lingerie, men’s fashion, children’s fashion
Communication & Digital and Audiovisual Communication
- Creating a communication agency
- Agency and website briefing
- Creating an advertising campaign
- Interview techniques and conduct
- Writing techniques: using Chat GPT
Professional Environment
- DTP: Adobe suite
- English language for fashion
- Italian language for fashion
Cross-disciplinary workshops
- Management and style
- Fashion show communication plan
- Video portrait of the designer
Workshops
- Strategic marketing
- Creating a brand magazine, in partnership with the ISFJ (Institut Supérieur de Formation au Journalisme)
- Organic indexing strategy (Search Engine Optimization)
SEMINARS
Seminar: Creating an evening collection
Seminar: Creating a lookbook, in partnership with l’EFET Photographie
Seminar: Creating a promotional video for the student’s collection, in partnership with students from the Fashion Communication and Fashion Management programs at MODART International
Rythmes
- Octobre à Mai :
4 days of classes per week
- Juin à Septembre :
Internship
| SEPT | OCT | NOV | DEC | JAN | FEV | MAR | AVR | MAI | JUI | JUIL | AOÛ | SEPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 days of classes per week |
Internship |
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Assessment methods
Skills and knowledge are evaluated equally, with two distinct methods: continuous assessment and end-of-term examinations.
Continuous assessment is conducted throughout the teaching period. It may consist of knowledge tests, practical cases, research assignments, and/or oral presentations to produce alone or as a group.
End-of-term examinations are scheduled outside of regular class sessions. If applicable, they may consist in several types of exercises: presenting a case study, carrying out a project, writing an activity report and/or a dissertation, or a placing the student in a simulated professional setting.
Student testimonial
“As a first-year student in the Bachelor’s in Fashion Design and Pattern Making at MODART, I’m living an incredibly enriching experience. Exploring the world of fashion through a comprehensive curriculum has allowed me to express my creativity like never before. I can’t wait to experience the rest of my journey at MODART and I’m confident it prepares me to become the designer I aspire to be.”
CONTINUATION OF STUDIES
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