Styling / Modelism (pattern-making)
This course aims to train aspiring professionals capable of imagining, drawing and making haute couture and ready-to-wear collections.
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Training location
For all people, regardless of region or country of residence, who can participate 100% in person in Pézenas
Prerequisites
BAC Professionnel
Intermediate sewing level
Proficiency in French, English or Italian
Accessible to all
Accessible to students with a disability after assessment of their ability to adapt to material and technical constraints
Course overview
The fashion designer imagines, draws and creates the patterns that make up an haute couture or ready-to-wear collection. They interpret trends to create their own style, taking into account technical constraints related to materials and accessories. Their skills enable them to create a textile piece from A to Z, from sketch to pattern, assembly and finishing.
Their know-how, which combines creativity and technique, makes them skilled professionals, the first link in the textile design chain. Upon completion of your training, you will be able to join an haute couture or ready-to-wear firm, set up your own design/confection workshop, or even launch your own brand.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, you will have learned :
- the theoretical knowledge needed to create and research trends
- to project your ideas and create your own clothing collection
- to master fashion design methods and tools
- to create a custom pattern or one for industrial production
- how to use the different sewing and assembly techniques used in haute couture and industrial sewing
- to master finishing methods
- to apply techniques for presenting and marketing collections
Outline and content
We have designed a comprehensive training program based on 80% practical experience and 20% theory, and focused on four learning areas:
Modelism and creation (600h) :
- study of measurements
- easy of use study
- pattern-making technique
- modélisme de mode
- fashion cut
- making haute couture
- confection technique
Fashion design (474h) :
- fashion design
- fashion sketching
- fashion accessories
- color theory
- decoration
Theory (134h) :
- research methodology
- technical information sheets
- collection - portfolio
- project technique
- history of costume
- textile and materials
- sociology and marketing
- Photoshop / Illustrator
Languages for the profession (72h) :
- italian
- english
Internship (140h during vacations)
Course access
Entry is possible at any time of the year, following an interview to establish the candidate's profile and needs.
Duration and schedule
Training takes place over a total of 1,280 hours spread over 76 weeks (2 years), excluding vacations (except for the internship period).
- permanent entry / exit
- small groups (maxmium 7 people)
Classes take place over half-days in the morning or afternoon, and all day on Fridays, according to the following timetable:
- monday, tuesday, and thursday : 9h to 12h or 13h30 to 16h30
- friday : 9h to 12h and 13h30 to 16h30
Technical resources
Professional sewing workshop equipped with:
- technical platform comprising industrial flatbed stitchers, automatic thread cutters and industrial overlock machines
- semi-industrial machines for a wide range of jobs
- invisible hems machine
- industrial electric cutter
- dual-drive machine
- industrial buttonhole machine
- embroiderer machine
- coating machines
- ironing equipment
- high tables for cutting
- male/female mannequins and one adjustable female mannequin (size 38 to 52)
- technical and pedagogical pattern sheets based on Rosa Addabbo's method (square, parrot, light table, etc.)
- haberdashery
- break room
Evaluation methods
At the end of each module, a theoretical and practical knowledge test will be given. Students must then register for the fashion competition of their choice. Finally, at the end of the course, students will take a final theoretical and practical exam.
Supporting special needs
Our courses are accessible to people with reduced mobility, sensory impairments or any other disability. Please contact us to discuss any possible accommodations if necessary.
