A Career in Fashion Design
Fashion Design is an artistic and innovative industry where you can channel your creative energy into a career. With both on ground or online options you can tailor your classes to your schedule.
Fashion is about more than clothes, it’s about originality and self-expression and takes true artistry. The Fashion Design program at Clary will take you from concept to completion, teaching you the process of every step on the path to production including sketching, sewing, pattern design and construction.
Designing your own clothing line is built into the curriculum right along with industry essentials like presentation skills and brand development.
Skills
You will learn:
- Pattern making : Both traditional and Computer Aided
- Current technology trends – 3D printing
- How to Build a Professional Portfolio
- Fashion Sketching
- Clothing Construction
- Apparel Production
- Patternmaking
- Advanced Sewing Techniques
- Fashion Business
- Adobe Photoshop
- Abobe Illustrator
Tools for Success
This program provides students with a strong foundation in fashion design, construction, and industry practices while building the technical and creative skills needed for a career in fashion. Students learn garment construction, patternmaking, textiles, and styling while developing an understanding of branding, fashion business, and product development. As they progress, students advance their skills through technical sketching, tech pack development, and hands-on experience with industrial equipment and both woven and knit construction techniques. The program also introduces industry-standard digital tools, preparing graduates to confidently move from concept to finished product in today’s fashion industry.
Clary Runway
Clary Sage College has hosted the Clary Runway event as an incredible showcase, providing students in the Fashion Design program, whether studying online or on-campus, with a remarkable opportunity to display their talent. Events were held at the Cains Ballroom in downtown Tulsa; if you would like to watch the video, click here
