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Introduction to Fashion Illustration 

Learn the fundamentals of fashion illustration through a blend of traditional and digital techniques. This hands-on course introduces essential skills in hand drawing and digital drawing. Ideal for those exploring fashion design, the sessions combine guided demonstrations with practical workshops to help learn the essential skills to produce fashion illustrations.

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On-Campus Course

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Level

Introductory

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Laptop Is Required

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Achievement

Certificate of Completion

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Course Dates & Duration

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Duration

2 days


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Upcoming Dates

13th Apr, 2026 - 14th Apr, 2026

15th Jul, 2026 - 16th Jul, 2026

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What Will You Learn?

    The core principles and techniques of fashion illustration, including how to develop figure templates and poses by hand.


    Key technical terms and concepts used in the field of fashion design illustration.


    Methods for creating digital fashion illustrations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.


    How to integrate hand-drawn and digital techniques to produce cohesive visual work.


    Strategies for evaluating, refining, and experimenting with various illustration styles and presentation formats.


    The process of turning creative ideas into polished, portfolio-ready fashion illustrations.

What Skills and Benefits Will You Gain?

    Practical, hands-on experience with both traditional and digital illustration methods.


    Confidence in using industry-standard software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for design execution.


    A solid foundation in fashion illustration skills that are applicable in real-world, professional contexts.


    Improved visual communication skills to clearly present fashion concepts and ideas.


    The ability to effectively translate initial design ideas into high-quality, visual representation

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Who Is This Course For?

    Professionals working in fashion or related roles seeking to enhance their illustration skills.


    Individuals aiming to transition into more design-focused positions within the fashion industry.


    Designers and creatives looking to build confidence in both hand-drawn and digital illustration techniques.


    Those preparing a fashion portfolio and wanting to strengthen their visual presentation skills.


Course Lead

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Jeffrey Thorpe

Principal Teaching Fellow in Fashion Design

Jeffrey Thorpe is a Principal Teaching Fellow at the School of Design in Fashion Design, specialising in portfolio design development. With extensive experience leading modules across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, Jeffrey integrates technical expertise with creative design, equipping students with skills essential for the evolving fashion industry. He also contributes to curriculum development, ensuring innovative and sustainable practices are central to teaching.

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Course Contributors

Dr. Hye-Won Lim

Lecturer in Fashion Design Innovation


Dr. Zi Kang

Lecturer in Fashion Design


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