Design process and representation techniques, including drawing and composition, color concepts, live model, fashion illustration, stylism, fashion design and textile design. Semester or academic year focuses on mastery of technical knowledge and development of creative abilities. In the preparatory year, participants learn the technical aspects and begin using their creativity. One month or summer includes specialization or personal research according to their aim, interest and experience while benefiting from the general framework of lectures and related visits. Fashion classes include illustration, sewing and cutting, draping, color and textiles.
Participants go through various exercises, readings, critiques, and discussion.
The program aims to heighten the capacities of observation and personal interpretation, challenging the writer to more purely express ideas. Creative writing, non-fiction, and the art of being published are addressed. Fashion Includes seminars and lectures that coincide with major fashion shows. Participants visit international fashion trade fair, as well as major French museums. One-week, February and September.