FASHION DESIGN - FIRST-CYCLE STUDIES

Studia Wzornictwa w woj. Śląskim, Katowice

EDUCATION LEVEL: first-cycle studies

EDUCATION PROFILE: practical

FORM OF STUDIES: 

  • full-time studies
  • part-time studies

NUMBER OF SEMESTERS: 8 semesters 

OBTAINED PROFESSIONAL TITLE: LICENCJAT (BA in Fashion Design)

FIELD DESCRIPTION

Design is one of the most inspiring and creative fields of study offered by the University.
Students have the opportunity to explore the art of fashion design, including clothing, footwear, accessories, and jewelry design.
It is a unique discipline that combines artistic creativity and manual skills with the technical competence required to operate professional graphic design software as well as sewing machines and specialized equipment.

MAJOR

  • Fashion design

During the diploma process, students also have the opportunity to prepare an annex to their diploma in jewelry design.

RECOMMENDED PREDISPOSITIONS TO COMMENCE STUDIES

A candidate for the Design program should:

  • Be a creative and imaginative person
  • Have an interest in global fashion trends in clothing, footwear, accessories, and jewelry design
  • Possess artistic abilities, creative thinking skills, and a strong sense of aesthetics

FIRST-CYCLE STUDIES

The first-cycle Design programme develops students’ passion for creativity and design, offering insight into the fascinating world of fashion and its principles.
Through collaboration with renowned Polish and international fashion designers, students gain exposure to diverse creative techniques and professional approaches.

Workshops are conducted using high-quality graphic software and modern computer-aided design systems supporting the design and construction of garments.
The programme combines theoretical and practical learning, developing skills in fashion design, garment construction, drawing, photography, sewing techniques, jewelry design and creation, as well as footwear and accessory design.

Students learn the principles of sustainable fashion (eco-fashion) and are introduced to traditional craftsmanship techniques used in the decoration and creation of garments and accessories, as well as recycling and upcycling methods for textiles and clothing.

The culmination of the studies is the Fashion Show and Diploma Gala – a prestigious event and one of the most significant platforms for showcasing emerging designers.

 

SELECTED COURSES OF TEACHING

  • Color and Light / Visual Accents in Design
  • Visual Presentation Forms / Experimental Workshops
  • Fashion Drawing
  • History of Clothing / Function and Aesthetics of Dress
  • Fashion Design / Computer-Aided Fashion Design
  • Garment Construction / Computer-Aided Garment Construction
  • Digital Media for Design / Photography
  • Materials Science / Clothing Technologies
  • Jewelry Design
  • Running Your Own Business
  • Footwear Design / Accessories
  • Sculpture / Fundamentals of Form Shaping
  • Garment and Collection Design
  • Accessory Design / Jewelry Projects

GRADUATE PROFILE

Graduates of the Design program are recognized for their creativity, technical proficiency, and knowledge of professional design software, construction, and production technologies.
They are capable of designing and creating their own fashion collections or individual elements, and they possess a broad understanding of the fashion industry.

Graduates can pursue professional careers as fashion designers, stylists, fashion critics, collection managers, or fashion journalists.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Fashion companies and clothing manufacturers
  • Fashion agencies
  • Theaters
  • Television and media
  • Film productions
  • Self-employment and private design studios