Garment Construction. Fashion Courses. Portobello Institute

Students will be encouraged to to design and develop a brief from a series of sketches and fabric swatches through to a complete a garment. Students will research fabric and haberdashery choices and explore how they can lend themselves to certain designs. Students will learn to manipulate patterns and make a range of garments to a high standard of craftsmanship. In line with garment construction students will gain experience in time management, costing and the order of production.

In addition to the practical modules, students will learn and develop their knowledge of design and investigate historical events influencing change in fashion over the years as well as researching leading designers of today.

Qualifications gained

FETAC Level 6 Component Certificate in Garment Construction

Entry requirement

Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. There are no previous academic requirements.

Course structure

This is a part time course delivered 1 evening a week.

Course content modules

Planning and preparation of the making of garments to a design brief
Translating and planning ideas from 2D into 3D forms in fabrics
Fabrics and fibers in the garment making process
Craftsmanship
Use of workroom equipment
Health and safety practices
Fashion changes in the 20th century
Analysis of work produced
Organising and displaying work

Booking

Course Cost: €745

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