Fashion Design- Industry Professional and Open Institute
Spring 2025 Locations:
Registration: Open
Registration Deadline Extended: December 1, 2024
Tuition: $2,148.00
Materials Fee: Per class
Classes Begin: January 11, 2025
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AFI offers the following options for certificate training:
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Fashion Industry Design Certificate- 9-month program (Industry Professional)
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Pre-Professional Certificates (Non-Professional )
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Fashion School Prep (Open Institute)
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Marathon Leap (Open Institute)
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​Pre-professional certificates are comprised of the 7 courses with 24 classes below: ​
Pre-Requisites
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Sewing I
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Learning to Design
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Introduction to Flat Pattern Drafting
Course 1 Garment Construction
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Sewing 2
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Sewing 3
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Sewing 4
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Finishing Techniques
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Needles and Threads
Course 2 Design
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Designing with a Croisque
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Interpretation of Design
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Creating a Collection
Course 3 Pattern Engineering (5-Piece Masters)
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Pattern 1 (Sleeve)
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Pattern 2 (Skirt)
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Pattern 3 (Pant)
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Pattern 4 (Bodice)
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Pattern 5 (Non-Apparel Patterns) Elective*
Course 4 Textiles
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Introduction to Textiles
Course 5 Draping
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Introduction to Draping
Course 6 Fitting Basics
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Introduction to Fitting
Course 7 Administration in Manufacturing
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Creating a Production Plan
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Writing Specifications
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Website Development
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Admissions required for program enrollment. See Calendars Tab for class start dates and times.