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Fashion Portfolio Preparation Coaching

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Tailored Support for Portfolio Success

Choose from Private 1:1 or Semi-Private 1:2 formats, and invite a peer for a collaborative learning experience.

Engage in project-based sessions designed to boost your confidence in experimentation, idea generation, and the creative process in fashion design.

Explore various techniques, mediums, and studio practices to create standout portfolio pieces.

From researching inspiring images and objects to developing mini fashion collections and presentations, each session is tailored to help build compelling content for your fashion portfolio.

Ideal for Students Preparing Portfolios for:

  • Foundation Programs in Art and Design

  • Undergraduate Programs in Fashion / Jewelry / Accessories /Textile design disciplines

  • Graduate and Postgraduate programs in Fashion / Jewelry / Accessories / Textile design disciplines

What You’ll Experience

Customized Weekly Study Plans:
Focus on project-based research and development

Regular Weekly/Biweekly Tutorials:
Discuss progress, provide feedback, and ensure portfolio meets application requirements

What You Will Learn

Typical areas covered include:

  • Fashion drawing skills for effective communication

  • Sketchbooks showing research, thoughts, and ideas

  • Illustration techniques

  • Research skills: idea and design development

  • Documenting creative processes

  • Media experimentation

  • Presentation and layout techniques

  • Visual and written communication of ideas

  • Contextual research and critical referencing

  • Critiques and presentation skills

  • Art history and theory insights

  • Effective decision-making techniques

  • 3D form exploration 

  • Prototyping and sampling

  • Essential draping and pattern making

  • Basic sewing techniques

  • Developing personal visual communication style and voice

  • Effective decision-making techniques

  • Building confidence in practice and ideas

Course Goal

To develop unique and personal content in your portfolio that promotes an outstanding appeal to the top art and design schools. Through personalized coaching, you will identify strengths and weaknesses, build resilience and confidence, and proficiently prepare for success in your applications.

Our Coaching Process

  1. Initial Consultation: Discuss your goals, vision, and current skill level to tailor our approach for foundational skills and portfolio development.

  2. Structured Planning: Develop a customized plan that focuses on your unique needs and objectives, building strong design fundamentals and creating a standout portfolio.

  3. Project Development: Receive step-by-step guidance through each project, ensuring you gain essential skills and produce high-quality work.

  4. Final Review: Together, polish and perfect your work to meet the highest standards and showcase your unique talents.

*Recommend that you plan for at least 6 months of preparation prior to your program’s application deadline.