Inside Fashion Design: Becoming a Designer (Grades 9–12)

About This Program

A wealth of creativity goes into the making of a fashion trend. Top designers use a process that involves research, cultural awareness, construction, and sustainable materials to bring a concept to life. Through 25 hours of self-paced instruction, Inside Fashion Design: Becoming a Designer for the 21st Century teaches high schoolers about the process that top designers employ to create a collection of their own. Expect stimulating assignments, videos, and mentoring. You’ll even see a designer create a garment before your eyes.

Price: $1,195

What You’ll Gain

• An understanding of the thinking behind today's hottest trends
• Discovery of your personal style and experience designing a collection with drawings and illustrations
• The opportunity to experiment with techniques for constructing garments
• Input on your ideas from university mentors
• A certificate of completion from Parsons Paris

How You’ll Learn

• Asynchronous learning: Lectures are delivered as videos, so you can tune in whenever your schedule allows — giving you ultimate flexibility
• Guidance from a Parsons mentor who will provide personalized direction on unit assignments and help with ideation for the final project, the "Insider's Challenge”
• In-depth video lectures delivered by Parsons Paris professors
• Creation of the final project, the “Insider’s Challenge,” in which you apply the skills you have acquired