FASHIONDESIGNER

COMENIUS PROJECT

«PREPARING FOR LIFE, PREPARING FOR EUROPA»

FASHION DESIGNER

Fashion designer is person who

creates original clothing,

accessories, and footwear. They sketch designs,

select fabrics and patterns, and

give instructions on how to make

the products they designed.

FASHION DESIGNER

This profession is not popular

in our area, but it is very

necessary in our village,

because to sew dress or the

clother we have to go to

nearest city. It is 60 km.

FASHION DESIGNER

Fashion designers work in different ways. Some sketch their ideas on paper, while others drape fabric on a dress form. When a designer is completely satisfied with the fit of the muslin, he or she will consult a professional pattern maker who then makes the finished, working version of the pattern out of card or via a computerized system. Finally, a sample garment is made up and tested on a model to make sure it is an operational outfit.

GET INSPIRED

Look for fabrics, objects or people

who inspire you to create a new piece of

clothing. Search online or in

magazines for current or retro trends that you

might want to incorporate

into your designs. Try visiting craft and fabric stores to find swatches or notions that could form the basis for a whole piece.

BEGIN TO DRAW

You can draw on paper, or with a

computer software. Either way, start with a

basic human form. It doesn't have to be

anatomically correct, as long as it provides a stable basis for you todesign clothing. Outline the basic shape of the garment you wish to design, starting with big ideas and adding details as you refine the drawing.

ADD COLOR

A lot of the success of your design can

depend on what colors you use. Think about

the garment's intended purpose and

how you imagine someone wearing it. Then choose your colors accordingly. Try to blend unexpected color combinations to add an element of surprise to your design.

LEARN TO SEW

Acquire basic sewing skills so that you can bring your designs to

life. Learn how to sew using patterns

so that you can eventually design your own. As your

talents progress, you might find yourselfbecoming inspired by different stitches or

techniques.

SELECT A FABRIC

Consider texture and flow of fabric

in relation to your pattern. Obtain extra

fabric as may arise with

assembly, as well as

embellishments such as buttons,

lace, beads or embroidery floss.

MAKE A PORTFOLIO

Keep a collection of designs in a

folder or notebook for

future inspiration. Consider carrying a sketchbook with

you, so that you can take down

ideas whenever they strike

OUR DESIGNS

FASHION EDUCATION

There are a number of

specialized art schools and

design schools in Latvia that offer

degrees in fashion design and

fashion design technology. Some colleges also offer Masters of Fashion

courses.

DAUGAVPILS SECONDARY SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ART “SUN SCHOOL”

• Šobrīd skolā mācās 135 audzēkņi, kas apgūst 6 dažādas dizaina specialitātes.• Vidusskolā var iestāties pēc 9. klases vai

pēc vidusskolas.

The school was

founded in 1917.

RIGA SCHOOL OFARTS AND CRAFTS

• School was founded in 1989.

• The goal of the School is to prepare young people for

successful entering the labour market and

acquiring further education.

• Students learn to sketch,construct, design, sue clothes and demonstrate the garments to public. Besides, students acquire various textile decoration techniques, such as fabric painting, felting, machine embroidery.

REZEKNE SECONDARY SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ART

•   School was founded in 1959. Rēzeknes Mākslas un dizaina vidusskolas devīze –

Gudrs. Brīvs. Radošs. Mūsdienu tehnoloģiju un

sajūtu pasaulē.• Rēzeknes Mākslas un dizaina vidusskolā var iestāties pēc 9.

klases 4-gadīgajās izglītības programmās un pēc

vidusskolas – divgadīgajās izglītības programmās.

LIEPAJA SECONDARY SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ART • Founded in 1926.• Liepājas Dizaina un mākslas vidusskolas

galvenais mērķis ir sniegt jauniešiem

kvalitatīvu, konkurētspējīgu izglītību,

atbilstoši darba tirgus prasībām, jo skola ir ceļā

uz dizaina koledžu.•Mācību procesā gaitā audzēknis apgūst teorētiskās un profesionāli praktiskās zināšanas apģērbu dizaina projektēšanas un realizēšanas jomā.

THE SYUDENTS CAN ACQUIRE:• - the basics of drawing, painting, graphics, colour and

composition;- the basics of modeling and design of separate garments and collections of clothes;- culture, art, costume and style history;- the major trends of modern fashion;- designing image style;- modern methods of clothes manufacturing;- technical characteristics of technological equipment;- methodology and tools to perform engineering calculations in the  design of  products  using computer techniques and professional programs;- a foreign language in fashion industry;- the basics of the organization of the operational activity of an enterprise, management, marketing, copyright, business communication, psychology, labour protection regulations.  

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