Program Details

Fashion Design

Master's Degree
Fashion Designer Tailoring on Mannequin

About the Program

The Master's in Fashion Design offers comprehensive training that encompasses artistic, technical, economic, and sociological aspects, among others. We will also delve into observation techniques, competitor analysis, consumer research, and trend analysis, providing you with the key tools to create, design, and develop your own fashion collection.

Who is it for?

  • Graduates in Fine Arts, Architecture, Industrial Design, and related fields;
  • Graduates in Design (Fashion, Graphic, Interior, Product);
  • Graduates in Pattern Making;
  • Professionals, without specific degree, who can prove professional experience

This master's open doors to all students, professors, professionals, and academics who wish to experiment in the design of fashion collections.

Learning Outcomes

  • Learn to create a fashion collection.
  • Acquire the necessary tools to create patterns and clothing pieces.
  • Be capable of developing communication and distribution strategies specific to fashion companies and products.
  • Gain practical experience through industry internships.

Profile

The fashion designer must possess a unique combination of skills, including:

  • Creativity

    Generate original ideas and express them through unique projects.
  • Technique

    Master aspects such as pattern making, tailoring, and material selection.
  • Industry knowledge

    Keep up-to-date with trends and market evolution.
  • Resilience

    Adapt to changes in a dynamic and competitive industry.

Career Prospects

Barcelona's fashion industry boasts a rich tradition, providing numerous opportunities for aspiring professionals, employing over 150,000 people in Spain (Modaes).

Career Fields

  • Fashion design,
  • Accessory design,
  • Clothing design,
  • Coolhunting,
  • Creative direction,
  • Art direction,
  • Pattern making,
  • Product management,
  • Illustration, etc.

Diploma & Accreditation

Upon completing this program, you will receive a master's degree certificate awarded by LCI Barcelona, a member campus of LCI Education.

Required Materials

It has been determined that a laptop is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.

Minimum Requirements:

PC

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
  • 16 GB of RAM or more
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • NVIDIA RTX GPU or an equivalent graphics card
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).

Mac

  • MacBook Air
  • M2
  • 8GB Ram
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)

Recommended Requirements:

PC

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
  • 32 GB of RAM or more
  • 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • NVIDIA RTX 2050 (or superior) or AMD equivalent
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).

Mac

  • MacBook Pro
  • M2
  • 16 GB Ram
  • 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
Designers Collaborating on Fashion Illustrations

Opportunities

Our facilities

Join a community of emerging creatives and experienced mentors on our spectacular 11,000m2 campus. Sustainable architecture meets state-of-the-art facilities in 22@, Barcelona’s innovation district. Our inspiring campus is the place to turn creative dreams into career realities.

Connected with the business world

We have a Business Service that will guide and manage your internships, both curriculum-related and extracurricular, so that you can enjoy a unique professional experience with the company that best suits your profile.

Admissions Criteria

How do you access this program? You need:
  • Completed university studies or evidence of professional experience.

  • B2 level in the language of instruction.

  • Acceptance the admission committee.

Academic Dates

List of Courses

MODULE I: TRENDS AND TOOLS

  • Trends
  • History and Sociology of Fashion
  • Illustration Techniques
  • Digital Tools

MODULE II: FASHION DESIGN AND PATTERN MAKING

  • Textile Technology and Printing Processes
  • Fashion Design Projects
  • Industrial Pattern Making Technology
  • Technical Sheets: Design and Product

MODULE III: ACCESSORY DESIGN

  • Bag and Footwear Design Projects
  • Pattern Making and Prototypes for Bags and Footwear

MODULE IV: FASHION BRANDING AND MANAGEMENT

  • Brand Building Strategies
  • Fashion Events and Communication
  • Visual Merchandising and Window Dressing
  • Art Direction

MODULE V: CONCEPTUALIZATION

  • Sketchbook
  • Idea Concretion

FINAL MASTER'S THESIS

WORK PLACEMENTS (optional)

*The syllabus is subject to change.


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