CERTIFICATE IN SWIMWEAR & ACTIVEWEAR DESIGN
This swimwear and activewear design course is truly one-of-a-kind, offering a unique opportunity to delve into the design processes that will allow you to create your own capsule collection.
Tailored for individuals interested in launching their own swimwear or activewear brand, this course requires no prior experience in fashion or the swimwear and activewear industries. We will guide you through the fundamentals of swimsuit design, teaching you how to sketch, research trends, and source inspiration effectively. You will also learn about selecting fabrics, understanding manufacturing processes, and calculating costs and pricing formulas.
Your learning experience will include hands-on assignments such as fashion sketching, developing a mini collection, and creating a look book to showcase your designs.
DURATION: On average students complete this course within 10 weeks with 1 day of learning per week. This course can be finished earlier.
STUDY MODE: Online/Distance Learning
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Computer/Laptop with internet.
JOB OUTCOMES: swimwear designer, activewear designer, brand designer, sustainable fashion designer, freelance designer, fashion consultant, fashion illustrator, fashion blogger/vlogger.
Terminology
Colour Theory
The evolution of the swimsuit
The history of activewear
Evolution of Men’s Swimwear
Elements & Principles of Design
Sizing
Body Shapes
How to measure
Trend Forecasting and Market
Analysis
Design Concept & Inspiration
Design & Fabrics
Trade Sketch to Tech Pack
Designing Your Capsule
Collection
Create a Mini Look book - Swimwear
Create a Mini Look book - Activewear
TOPICS.
Students receive unrestricted 24/7 access to our Online Learning Centre, which houses a comprehensive array of course materials.
Included in THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTRE IS AN extensive library OF tutorial videos, engaging learning content, interactive activities, quizzes, practical tasks, and assignments designed to enhance your educational experience.
Support is readily available throughout your course journey via phone, email, or Zoom, ensuring that you have the guidance you need when you need it.
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Join a rapidly emerging global fashion college, where you can earn a Certificate or Advanced Certificate qualification recognized by industry professionals, all from the comfort of your own home, no matter where you are in the world. Our courses are unique to our institution, offering exclusive content that sets you apart in the fashion industry.
Please note that proficiency in reading and writing in English is required for all students.
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As a student at the Academy of Fashion and Styling, you will receive a special invitation to immerse yourself in the excitement of Fashion Week in both New York and London. This week-long, curated trip is filled with tours, backstage experiences, exclusive events, and much more. This extraordinary opportunity is exclusively available to students from the Academy of Fashion and Styling around the globe.
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Leave the textbooks behind and dive into practical, real-world training. All Certificate and Advanced courses feature engaging, hands-on tasks that not only enhance the learning experience but also provide you with invaluable practical skills in the fashion industry.
As part of the Ultimate Student Learning Experience, our students have the exciting opportunity to attend New York and London Fashion Week (optional), further enriching their education.
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Enjoy the flexibility of studying at a pace that fits your lifestyle with 24/7 access to our user-friendly online learning centre. You can choose to engage with your coursework whenever it’s convenient for you.
Each course comes complete with pre-recorded video tutorials, allowing you to learn on your schedule.
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Online education offers significant advantages for those with busy schedules, allowing students to balance work, personal commitments, and study. Additionally, online learning tends to be more cost-effective than traditional classroom-based education, making it a financially savvy choice. The flexibility to study whenever it suits you, the comfort of learning from your own home, and the opportunity to maintain a job while pursuing your education make online learning an appealing option.
With online study, you can seamlessly integrate your learning with your work life, allowing you to earn while you learn.
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Once you enrol, you will gain access to a treasure trove of resources, including weekly instructional videos. All of our learning content is elegantly designed in a magazine-style PDF format, making it visually appealing and easy to navigate. Activities, tasks, and projects can be seamlessly submitted through the online learning centre portal—simply upload your document and hit submit. Alongside this user-friendly platform, you can reach out to any of our mentors or trainers at any time for additional support.
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Our courses provide students with invaluable hands-on experiences, allowing them to collaborate with fashion labels on photoshoots or participate in high-profile events such as Miss Universe, Eurovision, and work alongside Celebrity Stylists for the prestigious TV Week Logies. These practical experiences complement the coursework, ensuring that students graduate not only with theoretical knowledge but also with a well-rounded CV and portfolio that showcases their experience and capabilities.
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Study from anywhere in the world. We deliver online courses to students across 11 countries. Based in QLD, Australia we are now accepting enrolments for 2025.
Our flexible online courses make it easier for you to pursue your dreams.
We accept students from the age of 12 upwards.
