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- Campus: Istanbul or online
- Language: English
- Duration: 8 months
- Next Intake: September
- Tuition Fee: €7,500 (Istanbul campus), €5,800 (Online)
Are you one of the 60% of young professionals in fashion who are still unsure about your ideal role in the industry? If so, The Fashion Design & Marketing Foundation Program offers you the perfect introduction to the world of fashion, providing you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to determine your career direction in this dynamic industry. If you’re ready to explore the world of fashion from multiple perspectives, this is the program for you.
This comprehensive foundation program is designed to provide a 360-degree view of the fashion world, giving aspiring professionals a broad understanding of various aspects of the industry. Whether you are curious about fashion design, marketing, or business, this program serves as an ideal introduction to the field. With a mix of in-class learning, workshops, field trips, and real-life case studies, the course provides an immersive experience in fashion.
By the end of the program, you will have discovered your areas of interest and will be equipped to continue your journey in one of our specialized bachelor’s programs in Fashion Design or Fashion Marketing & Management. You’ll earn 60 ECTS credits in total, with the possibility of transferring 30 ECTS credits to our Bachelor in Fashion Design program and 30 ECTS credits to our Bachelor in Fashion Marketing & Management program.
Course Structure
Total Foundation Program: 60 ECTS Crédits
8 months, Monday to Friday, 600 hours in total.
Business Modules
Fashion Business Core:
- Business Foundations: Excel
- Business Foundations: Data & Trends
- E-Fashion: Social Media
- Fashion Forward: Fashion Disruption & Sustainability
Marketing & Communication Foundations:
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Fashion Anthropology: Consumer Behaviour
Digital Fashion:
- Digital Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Fashion History & Culture:
- Contemporary Fashion History
Design Modules
Fashion Design Foundations:
- Fashion Figure
- Color theory
- Products / Technical Drawing
- Volume & 3D Research
- Garment Upcycling
Pattern-making and draping:
- Skirt Block / Skirt Construction
- Skirt Draping
- Bodice Block / Shirt Construction / Collar Study / Shirt Project
- Creative Draping
Production Foundations:
- Introduction to Sewing + Basic Skirt & Shirt
Online Format
The online program takes place live and in real-time (Paris or Istanbul local time) and you will interact with the lecturer and other students through our online platform. However, if you cannot attend or miss a live class, every session is also recorded and saved, so you can go back and watch it at a later suitable time for you.
For more information visit our Online Campus page
Material Requirements for Online Format
- A recent computer with a recent operating system
- A list of fashion design supplies will be provided at the start of the program
- A good internet connection
- An up-to-date web browser
- Microphone & Headphones (a headset with microphone/headphones is recommended)
- Webcam
Admission Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum age of 16 upon the program start date (candidates under 16 may apply, but must turn 16 before classes begin)
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Non-native English speakers need to provide valid English proficiency score (IELTS 5.5 minimum, or equivalent such as TOEFL, TOEIC, Duolingo) OR provide proof of previous education taught in English.
Documents (All documents should be in English or translated to English by a certified translator):
- Latest high school transcript
- Copy of high school diploma or equivalent certification
- Language proficiency certificate
- Motivation letter
- Resume/CV
- Passport photo
- Copy of passport
For more information on the admission process, visit our How to Apply page