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Fashion Design

Master's Degree

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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:

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:

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.

Tuition & Aid

You have the option of dividing the program fee into multiple installments. We also have agreements with banking institutions for longer-term financing.