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Design by Louise Brennan 2010, Model: Assets Model Agency Photog: Tim McDonnell
Location: Lighthouse Cinema
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Design by Niamh Rafferty 2010 Model: Assets Model Agency Photog: Tim McDonnell Location: Lighthouse Cinema
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This is a full Professional training for the Irish and International Dress Trade. In this course, the accent is on Fashion Design, but special attention is given to the practical application of design to the garment industry.

Design, Fashion, Fashion Drawing, Pattern Drafting, Cutting, Laying, Sizing, Grading, Garment Assembly, Experimenting with Fabrics, Proving Patterns on the Dress Stand, and with "toiles".

Part One
There are two sections to part one, and assessment of students is made each term.
- Section A
Skirt cutting, tops, trousers, blouses and dresses. Basic principles of grading
(2 exams - one in garment assembly and one in drafting plus a design assessment).
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Design by Ciara O'Dwyer 2010 Model: Assets Model Agency Photog: Tim McDonnell |
Design by Amanda Eustace 2010 Model: Assets Model Agency Photog: Michael Conlon Location: Lighthouse Cinema
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- Section B
Tailored and soft jackets, coats, suits and grading
(2 exams - one in garment assembly and one in drafting, plus a design assessment)
Part Two
Students must choose a minimum of two sections from part two. These courses are advanced project designing in which the student plans, draws and makes up a collection of garments according to the course section.
- Sportswear with grading
- Separates with grading
- Bridal and Evening with grading
- Children's Wear with grading
- "All Wool" courses with grading
- Lingerie with grading
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Design by Orla Lee 2009 Model: Assets Model Agency Photog: Michael Conlon
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Design by Amy Cowley 2009 Model: Assets Model Agency Photog: Michael Conlon
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Early application is advisable for September, January or Easter. No particular Pass standards from the Leaving Certificate are required to enter, but a portfolio of good art work is necessary to bring to an interview.

Design by Jean Melia 2009
Model: Assets Model Agency
Photog: Michael Conlon
Intensive Fashion Diploma
1 or 3 month Trial & Introductory Intensive Fashion Design courses for Career Breaks, Transition year or to make your own clothes from design to made up garment. All ages welcome. Months of your choice, September - May. Limited availability!
Click here to contact our staff for further information on this course, along with details of Attendance and information for Overseas Students.
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Design by Fiona Nunan, graduate 2010 Model: Assets Model Agency
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Avril Smyth, finalist Nokia Fashion Awards 2006
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Upcycle and Restyle your Old Wardrobe Summer Course: Week 25th-29th June 2012 & Week 13-17th August 2012
ALTERATIONS & UPSTYLING GARMENTS SEW, SAVE & HAVE FUN: The courses starts 5th November 2011 for 6 lessons.