DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE
This intensive course is perfect for those already working in the fashion industry, wanting to acquire fashion drawing skills or brush up on existing ones. Also suitable for those needing to put together a portfolio of work for entry into a fashion design college or the workplace.
MODULE | DESCRIPTION |
1 | Figure drawing The human figure – anatomy, proportions, mass, volume |
2 | The fashion figure Fashion drawing proportions The balance line, posture, adapting a pose, articulation, movement Shaping heads, limbs, hands and feet |
3 | The advanced fashion figure Drawing faces & hair Developing a personal style - creating a mood, stylized figures Creating a set of figure templates |
4 | Basic drawing techniques Developing the subject Tonal drawing and shading |
5 | Drawing fabric and clothing Draping, folds, movement, grain, texture, pattern Styling collars, cuffs, sleeves, necklines, openings, pockets etc Technical drawing of garment styles |
6 | The design process Exploring different media Working from a brief - interpret and research a theme Developing design ideas - theme boards and creating a collection Presentation of ideas: story boards - creating a mood, layout and design Portfolio preparation |

COURSE DETAILS
- 100% distance learning, no attendance
- Career booster/personal enrichment
- Start immediately
- 12 months to complete
- Exclusive content
- Certificate level
- Payment options available
- Includes training kit
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Training manual
- A3 Layout pad
- Pencils – HB, 2B, 6B
- Coloured pencil set
- Illustration pen
- AFS certification
COST
R4 500

This course was invaluable and to a high standard, everything was done professionally
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Hazel Memani, Cape Town


I have come away from my training feeling confident that I am now armed with all the necessary information on how to start my own consulting business. Thank you both for a fun and hugely informative course.
Arlene Tyler, The Style Company, Cape Town


I really enjoyed myself and gained far more than I expected from this course. It’s been
a very worthwhile trip for me and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in personal styling. Can’t wait to come back to South Africa and The Wardrobe Academy for other courses!
Adenike Owolabi, Nigeria


My confidence and passion has grown even stronger and I can’t wait to start my career as a stylist. Valuable information and tips were shared that made the experience memorable and life changing. The course brought together people from all over the world making it so interesting.
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Thomas van Zyl, 2aT Image Consulting, Cape Town


The Styling course was amazing – not only did I strengthen my existing knowledge of fashion styling and learn how to start my own business, I also learnt so much about myself! A fantastic
week with wonderful people, all my expectations were met.
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