Course Overview 
Are you cut out for a future in design?

If you've ever dreamt of making a name for yourself in the fashion industry, here's where it all starts - with ICS.

By taking the ICS Pattern Cutting and Design course, you can give yourself the perfect grounding for a future in fashion. The course will help you learn a broad range of skills, and show you how to get the best out of your materials. It also incorporates some effective, professional short cuts to really help you save time when you're creating.

The fashion world is always on the lookout for bright, inventive new designers, so enrol with ICS today, and you never know, you could be the next to see your fashion creations on the catwalks of London, Paris, New York, and Milan!

Key Topics
Introduction to Pattern Cutting and Design
Skirt Designing
Bodices, Necklines and Yokes
Sleeve Designing
Collars
Draping and Trimmings
Coats, Jackets and Trousers

Pre-requisites 
The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course.

Study Time
100 hours approx. For example: 8 hours per week to complete in 3 months, or 2 hours per week to complete in 12 months. Study as little or as much as you wish.

Support 
As an ICS student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus our team of Student Advisors are only a phone call away for all the practical advice you may need - so we really are with you 100%.

Exam Details 
This course includes a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work, they'll send it back to you with their comments, if any.

Qualification
ICS Pattern Cutting and Design Diploma

 
What our students say 
"The Arts & Design course from ICS was very good and well explained.  I took it to learn more about the subject in general and to get myself back into the way of studying. I'd happily recommend ICS" Luanne Sharman, ICS Graduate, Liverpool

 
Key Jobs 
Seamstress; Fabric Technician
Although not primarily intended to be a vocational course, the skills you will learn will be of use to you in a number.

Free With Course
Tape measure
Compass
Ruler
Tracing Wheel
'Speaking of Fashion' textbook
'Textile Fabrics' textbook

Further Reading
It is recommended that you read the FREE textbooks provide with your course to enhance your knowledge as you progress.