Fashion Short Courses Gain new skills, boost your career, start a business
Our fashion short courses take place in the evenings, during the day, at weekends and even online. We cater for people of all ages and abilities all that s needed is a passion for the subject and a desire to learn. Our students discover new skills, find new careers and start businesses take a short course at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, and see where it could lead you We offer over 120 fashion short courses. From consumer psychology to sewing skills, from digital printing to fashion film, our portfolio is as vibrant as ever. Contents 2 A day in the life We run courses all year round, designed to fit around your commitments. Course by type 4 Manage Discover essential skills for a successful fashion career or even how to start your own label from our team of industry leading tutors. 6 Style Whether you want to be a fashion photographer, make-up artist or stylist, we have a course for you. 8 Design Womenswear, menswear, lingerie, accessories learn to design them all with us and become the next big thing. 10 Make We offer an array of courses on making fashion. From creating a complete shoe or bag, to learning new skills such as pattern cutting or sewing there s a course for every maker... 12 Interested in studying with us for a longer time? Our longer courses provide a unique opportunity to master specialist skills. 13 What next? Many of our beginner courses can be followed on with a next level option. 14 And that s not all 16 Course listings/get in touch 1
A day in the life We run courses all year round, designed to fit around your commitments. 10.30 11.00 11.30 14.00 Online Essential Guide to the Fashion Business Fashion Photography Fashion Design Over 120 fashion short courses to choose from. 15.00 17.00 17.30 19.30 Evenings, weekends and holidays Pattern Cutting The Complete Makeup Artist Fashion Marketing and Communications What better way to spend your free time, learning new skills and being inspired. 2/3
Discover essential skills for a successful fashion career or even how to start your own label from our team of industry leading tutors. Our courses cover: Fashion Buying, Visual Merchandising Trend Forecasting, Fashion Business and more For our full range of courses visit: www.arts.ac.uk/fashion/shortcourses I feel like the course has given me more strategy to help me build my own brand and how to manage a brand too. Popular managing fashion courses include: Essential Guide to the Fashion Business Starting Your Own Fashion Label Fashion Trend Forecasting Manage Student testimonial Georgia Dorset Fashion Brand Management I came across the LCF Short Course website from a quick search for Fashion Management courses. I am looking to start my own brand and decided LCF was the place to study. The course is really informative, the tutor is really calm and engaging and you can see how experienced he is. I m really learning a lot. I feel like the course has given me more strategy to help me build my own brand and how to manage a brand too. It s also given vital information on marketing and communications that has helped me understand brand awareness. Tutor profile Alison Lowe MBE Essential Guide to Fashion Business Alison is a renowned industry expert who runs London fashion agency Felicities and fashion platform Start Your Own Fashion Label. She has been a consultant to both established and start up fashion brands around the world for over 15 years. Alison has a broad experience of the fashion industry including design, manufacturing, marketing and PR and retailing. 2/3 4/5
Find your inner creative with one of our styling courses. Explore different types of contemporary fashion image, key industry creatives, how and where to find your inspiration. Whether you want to be a fashion photographer, make-up artist or stylist, we have a course for you. I want to deepen my knowledge, become more aware of fashion trends and styling techniques. Our courses cover: Personal Styling, Editorial Styling, Media Styling, Professional Makeup, Bridal Makeup and more For our full range of courses visit: www.arts.ac.uk/fashion/shortcourses Learn to style with: NEW The Complete Stylist 20 week course Principles of Personal Fashion Styling Fashion Photography Style Student testimonial Elisa Hampson Principals of Personal Fashion Styling 2 I want to deepen my knowledge, become more aware of fashion trends and styling techniques. I took Principles of Fashion Styling 1 and loved it so naturally wanted to take 2 as well. I want to use this experience to practice as a fashion stylist. Tutor profile John William Styling and Creative Direction John began his career in fashion as a journalist. He has worked as a freelance stylist for the past 6 years and has contributed to an international roster of publications including Vice, i-d, Nylon, Paper and Bullett magazine. His work has exhibited globally including a 2011 show curated by photographer Rankin and a 2014 collaboration with the Museum of London. He currently works as a stylist and artist and his work often includes props and custom-made pieces of his own design. 6/7
Womenswear, menswear, lingerie, accessories learn to design them all with us and become the next big thing. Our courses cover: Fashion Design, Technical Drawing, Sportswear Design and more For our full range of courses visit: www.arts.ac.uk/fashion/shortcourses Our making courses include: NEW Sustainable Fashion Design Fashion Illustration Digital Textile Printing 8/9 Des ign I really enjoyed meeting students from all over the world and about their backgrounds. This allowed me to start networking and I still text and email some of the students on my course for advice for example on factories and suppliers. Student testimonial Sanjit Vallance Lingerie and Swimwear Design When I first came up with the idea of sleepwear with cup sizes I gave myself 3 months to do research. As I was looking around for short courses in Lingerie specifically I came across the Introduction to Lingerie & Swimwear Design with LCF and was drawn to the cost and Length of the course which fitted in with my time frame and budget. I really enjoyed meeting students from all over the world and about their backgrounds. This allowed me to start networking and I still text and email some of the students on my course for advice for example on factories and suppliers. I also enjoyed that the course did exactly what it said on the tin, it served me well and touched on different areas of Lingerie as well as the History of Lingerie and the technicality. Tutor profile Carlyn McGuire Fashion Design Carlyn McGuire s a graduate from Central Saint Martins and has been teaching fashion design development and fashion media, fashion textiles and print at foundation & degree level in colleges/university across London for over 10 years. Specialising in creative textiles, fabric print, 3D experimental design and fashion design development through design and media pathways. Carlyn also works as a freelance designer, working closely with emerging new talent, developing fabric prints and textiles for collections.
We offer an array of courses on making fashion. From creating a complete shoe or bag, to learning new skills such as pattern cutting or sewing - there s a course for every maker... Our courses cover: Bag making, Leather Sewing Skills, Tailoring Lingerie, Making and more For our full range of courses visit: www.arts.ac.uk/fashion/shortcourses Our top picks for designing fashion include: NEW Embroidery: 3D Techniques Professional Sewing Techniques Introduction to Student testimonial Clara Martinez de la Escalera Lingerie Pattern Cutting I was a student here before and studied design, but I felt like I was missing the technical skills in actual making of the clothes. However, I didn t want to do a 1-2 year degree course, this 5 day course is so well packed and exactly what I was looking for with all the teaching I need. I have also managed to team up with another student from the course and we would like to have our own brand! It s exactly as I knew it would be, it is highly skilled and well organised. Linda is super nice and friendly also really open to any questions and teaches us in our own pace. Tutor profile Selina Cheong Bag making Selina Cheong has been working in the leather accessories industry for over 8 years. She graduated from Central St Martins in 2004. Her career began as a textile designer when she retrained in accessories at Cordwainers. She has worked freelance for a number of different designers and recently set up a partnership with another leathersmith making samples for catwalks, press pieces and pre production development, as well as small production runs. Selina s clients range from high end luxury to young start up designers. Make I didn t want to do a 1-2 year degree course, this 5 day course is so well packed and exactly what I was looking for with all the teaching I need. 10/11
Interested in studying with us for a longer time? Our longer courses provide a unique opportunity to master specialist skills and learn from our industry expert tutors. Extended Courses The Complete Stylist* Footwear Summer School Visual Merchandising Womenswear Design and Making 18 25 days * 2 days per week over 19 weeks Mastering Programme Bags Footwear Pattern Cutting Sewing Skills and Garment Making Drawing and Illustration Bridalwear 30-36 week courses with all classes taking place on Saturdays so you can fit your studies around other commitments. What next? Many of our beginner courses can be followed on with a next level option. For example... Fashion Buying and Merchandising Introduction to Fashion Buying and Merchandising Fashion Buying and Merchandising: Buying Techniques Fashion Buying and Merchandising: Luxury Brands Fashion Buying and Merchandising: Advanced Roz Chan, London Mastering Sewing Skills So could you tell us a little bit about your background and your motivation for choosing this course? I m in Marketing, that s my full time job - a brand manager, this course was to get a hobby going. I feel often your work defines your life so I was looking for something to pursue as a new interest. I ve also done the Introduction to Fashion Design short course at London College of Fashion which I found very interesting. Why did you choose LCF? Because of your reputation and also because of how centrally located your campuses are. I just felt if I m going to learn something, then I wanted to learn from a good company. How are you finding the course, is it living up to your expectations? Yes! Its more challenging than I thought but I m learning from very good teachers and the equipment is of high quality so I feel really submersed into the experience. And do you have a favourite thing about the course? It s nice working in a group, we support each other and the pace is quick so you definitely don t feel bored and the hours just fly by. Do you have an end goal you hope to achieve? I would love to be able to do all my own alterations. I ve bought a machine for my home now too and the tutors encourage you to practice to help yourself learn more. Would you recommend the course? Yes I would recommend the course for people who really want to be good at sewing. Introduction to Styling Principles of personal fashion styling 1 Fashion Buying and Merchandising: Merchandising Techniques 2 Principles Of Personal Fashion Styling 2 Block Making Open Studio Vintage Principles of Personal Fashion Styling 3 12/13 @LCFShortCourses +44 (0)20 7514 7552 LCFshortcourse
And that s not all FAQs Residential: 14 16s Our residential courses for 14 16 year olds are designed to give students a unique insight into the world of fashion. The courses are held at Harrow School, London, where students will board with us for two weeks. Residentials will give you a taster of many different areas of the fashion industry and can help you decide which direction you wish to take your fashion career in. They are a fantastic opportunity to experiment with new techniques, build confidence, acquire new skills and meet like-minded people from around the world. Online Our online fashion short courses are delivered using a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which includes user-friendly learning tools. These live short courses are delivered in an online classroom, where tutors deliver interactive lectures over video which you watch and participate in. You can interact with the tutors and other students by video, talking, messaging and sharing content. Your will be given assignments which are reviewed at the start of the next class. The additional learning resources include access to videos, research, industry case studies, etc. You can also access recorded sessions of each class via a PC, Mac or smartphone. Do you offer accommodation? You will be expected to arrange your own accommodation. Our halls of residence are available for short and long term stays throughout July and August, with Short Course students receiving a preferential rate. For tips, hints and discounts on accommodation in London, visit our website. What visa will I need? If you are travelling from outside the EEA (European Economic Area), then you will be required to show an appropriate visa in order to study. After booking your short course, a visa letter will be sent to you to accompany your visa application. Up to date information can be found on our website, alternatively you can speak directly. Will I receive a qualification? You will not receive a formal qualification. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance (upon attending at least 80% of the course), which can be used as evidence of your continued professional development. When do I need to apply for a course? There are no deadlines for our courses, you can book them a few months in advance up to a day before the course starts. However, many of our courses fill up quickly so we suggest, once you have found the course for you, book your place to avoid being disappointed. If you will be applying for a visa before travelling, we recommend that you book your course at least eight weeks in advance. Visa department ara@arts.ac.uk +44 20 7514 8521 Courses for 16 18s Our unique programme of short fashion courses for teenagers can be used as a platform for deciding which future fashion career path to follow, to discover new strengths or just try something new and creative for fun. How do I book onto a course? All of our short courses can be booked through our website. Alternatively, you can call the LCF short course office and pay over the phone. Payments for courses must be made in full at the time of booking. 14/15
Our courses Our vast folio of courses is constantly evolving, with new courses added regularly. For the most current information please check online or call the short courses team. Get in touch We want you to find your perfect course. Contact our team who will guide you through the booking process and provide up to date information on your area of interest. +44 20 7514 7552 We hope to welcome you onto a fashion short course soon. To find out more and book online please visit: arts.ac.uk Search: LCF Short Courses shortcourses@fashion.arts.ac.uk Photography andersbirger.com Design studiobailey.com Print team-impression.com Accessories Introduction to Bag Design Bag Design & Production Drawing for Footwear and Accessories Understanding Bag Making Bag Making Bag Pattern Cutting Small Leather Accessories Understanding Leather Surface Pattern for Leather Starting Your Own Footwear or Accessories Label Digital Fashion Adobe Illustrator for Fashion Digital Textile Printing Digital Textile Printing: Placement and Repeat Prints Introduction to CAD/CAM Technical Fashion Drawing 3D Design and Printing with Rhino Fashion Business Creation Essential Guide to the Fashion Business Starting Your Own Fashion Label Starting Your Own Fashion Label Summer School Producing Your Own Fashion Label Starting An Online Retail Business Fashion Brand Accelerator Fashion Design Introduction to Fashion Design Fashion Design: Fashion Design Summer School 16 Fashion Design and Development Summer School Fashion Design and Making Fashion Drawing Fashion History: The Evolution of Style Fashion Illustration Fashion Illustration with Adobe Photoshop Fashion Portfolio - Design and Development Sportswear Design Fashion Management Fashion Trend Forecasting Visual Merchandising 1 Visual Merchandising 2 Visual Merchandising: Window Display Skills Introduction to Fashion Buying and Merchandising Fashion Buying and Merchandising: Buying Techniques Merchandising Techniques Luxury Brands Further Skills Advanced Footwear Range Building Managing Overseas Production Practical Garment Fitting Product Development from Fabrics to Construction Fashion Photography Fashion Photography Professional Street Fashion Photography Introduction to Fashion Film Fashion Styling Fashion Media Styling: Commercial / Editorial Editorial Styling and Creative Direction Fashion Styling and Media Summer School Principles of Personal Fashion Styling 1, 2, and 3 Principles of Menswear Fashion Styling Set Design and Prop Making for Fashion Editorial The Complete Stylist Footwear Mastering Footwear Shoe Making: The Boot Shoe Making: Ballet Pump or Court Shoe Footwear Summer School Footwear Pattern Cutting Introduction to Footwear Design Footwear Design: Drawing for Footwear and Accessories Lingerie and Swimwear Lingerie and Swimwear Design Lingerie Pattern Cutting Lingerie Making Swimwear and Oceanwear Making Structured Bra Making Bra Pattern Cutting Bra Grading Makeup and Beauty Therapy The Complete Makeup Artist Introduction to Makeup Fashion and Editorial Makeup Special Occasion and Bridal Makeup Asian Bridal Makeup and Hairstyling Special Effects Makeup for Film and TV Prosthetics for Film and TV Airbrushing for Makeup Artists The Business of Freelance Makeup Artistry Makeup Workshop Aesthetic Therapist Introduction to Cosmetic Science Marketing and Communications Introduction to Fashion Marketing Fashion Marketing: Luxury Brand Management and Product Design Fashion Brand Management Fashion Brand Management: Design with Scents Fashion Journalism Fashion Journalism Portfolio Fashion Marketing and Communications Colour Psychology for Branding and Communication Consumer Psychology Introduction to the Fashion Media Business Fashion PR Create a Fashion Advertising Campaign Mastering Introduction to 2 Block Making Vintage Open Studio Pattern Cutting Mastering Pattern Cutting Introduction to Womenswear Pattern Cutting Womenswear Pattern Cutting: Menswear Pattern cutting: Introduction to Customised Pattern Cutting and Fitting Customised Pattern Cutting and Fitting 2 Customised Pattern Cutting and Fitting: Introduction to Draping on the Stand Draping on the Stand 2 Draping on the Stand Summer School Subtraction Pattern Cutting: One-Day Masterclass Sewing Mastering Sewing Introduction to Sewing Skills Home Sewing and Simple Garment Making Professional Sewing Techniques The Definitive Guide to Sewing and Garment Making Leather Sewing Skills Bridalwear Introduction to Tailoring Tailoring Couture Tailoring Mastering Bridalwear Sustainability Sustainable Fashion Fabrics Sustainable Fashion Design Natural Dyes Ethical Makeup Textiles Understanding Fabrics Study Tour to Premiere Vision Paris Embroidery, Embellishment and Applique Understanding Fabrics: Fibres and Fabrics Understanding Fabrics: Colouring and Finishing Understanding Fabrics: Fabric Construction Understanding Fabrics: Fabric Testing and Quality Understanding Knitwear Experimental Textile Printing Under 18 year olds 14-16 Year Olds Fashion Design and Making: Residential School Fashion Styling and Media: Residential School 16-18 Year Olds Introduction to the Fashion Industry Fashion Journalism Fashion PR and Marketing Fashion Buying Visual Merchandising Fashion Photography Fashion Styling Fashion Styling and Media Summer School Fashion Design Fashion Design and Making Summer School Fashion Portfolio Preparation Pattern Cutting and Sewing Techniques Introduction to Makeup Digital Textile Printing Sportswear Design