
Online Fashion Design- Open Institute
Summer Enrollment: Open
Summer Registration: Register Now
Registration Deadline: February 27, 2025
Tuition: $ 599.00
Materials Fee: $ 75.00
Maximum Students: 30
Summer Classes Begin: June 16, 2025
Award: Certificate
E2E Status: Eligible
During this 8-week online program students learn the end-to-end process of taking a design from concept to consumer. The education platform ranges from visual demonstrations to interactive activities to reinforce learned concepts. Students that successfully complete all classes receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program. ​
Curriculum Outline
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Introduction to the fashion industry
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Apparel and non-apparel Products
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Sectors of the Sewn Products Industry
Sewing Apparel and Non-Apparel Products
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Fundamentals of Sewing
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Sewing 1
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Supplies and Findings
Needles and Threads
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Understanding which needles and threads to Use
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Introduction to Textiles
Textiles
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Exploring textiles for apparel and non-apparel products
Pattern Engineering
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Introduction to flat pattern drafting
Pre-Production to Production Processes
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Creating Designs
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Interpretation of Design
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Pattern Cards
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Writing Specs
Practicum
Students are required to complete a practicum to demonstrate the ability to take a product from concept to consumer using an end-to-end process.
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