Learn fashion design
Online Course for High School Students
A wealth of creativity goes into the making of a fashion trend. Top designers use a process that involves research, cultural awareness, construction, and sustainable materials to bring a concept to life. Inside Fashion Design: Becoming a Designer for the 21st Century will teach you how to use that process to build a collection that tells a story. Learn the role today’s fashion plays in social change and the expression of identity. Expect stimulating assignments, videos, and mentoring. You’ll even see a designer create a garment before your eyes.
Learn About the Intriguing Process of Fashion Design
How You Will Benefit
- Understand the thinking behind today’s hottest trends
- Discover your style and design a collection with drawing and illustration
- Learn about the process designers use to bring ideas to life
- Find out what inspires your design thinking through research
- Experiment with techniques for constructing garments
- Get input on your ideas from University mentors
- Learn asynchronously. Lectures are delivered as videos, so you can tune in whenever your schedule allows — giving you the ultimate in flexibility
- Earn a Certificate of Completion from Parsons Paris
Apply now for the next available course
All course options, whether 2 or 4 weeks, contain the identical educational content, learning materials, number of assignments and access to mentoring. The difference in length of course is due to time of year (not amount of instruction). We know the school year keeps you busy, so we've made the course longer during that time so you can get assignments done.
Inside Fashion Design: Becoming a Designer for the 21st Century
April 4 - May 2
Length: 4 weeks
Cost: $1195
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 28, 2021
Inside Fashion Design: Becoming a Designer for the 21st Century
May 2 - May 30
Length: 4 weeks
Cost: $1195
Application Deadline: Sunday, April 25, 2021
Inside Fashion Design: Becoming a Designer for the 21st Century
June 1 - June 29
Length: 4 weeks
Cost: $1195
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 23, 2021
Hear From Your Instructors and Industry Leaders
Your Parsons Paris Instructors
Eros Antoniadis
A designer with his own brand and ecommerce business, Eros is the founder of two boutiques in Paris. He is internationally known as a specialist in the elements of style. He comments, “I can’t remember a time in my life which was not ruled by fashion; even as a child I was aware of its importance for me.”
Marie-Geneviève Cyr
Marie-Geneviève Cyr is an assistant professor in the BFA Fashion Design program at Parsons School of Design. Her work has been exhibited internationally. As an educator, Marie-Geneviève values the developing research methods that drive innovative cross-disciplinary design.
Your Final Project: The Designer's Challenge
The course culminates with a special “Designer’s Challenge” project that allows you to:
- Write a manifesto that captures your personal approach to style
- Make a 1-minute video that takes viewers behind the scenes to show your process, thinking, and research
- Create illustrations for your signature collection of 10 garments and accessories
- Get feedback on your work from your mentors
Mentoring
You’ll receive guidance from a Parsons mentor through online group sessions. Mentors provide support and answer questions to deepen your learning. You can expect:
- Encouragement and direction on all assignments
- Inspiration and motivation to help you succeed
- Brainstorming and ideation help as you prepare for your final “Designer’s Challenge” project
Meet The Mentors
Caroline
B.F.A., Fashion Studies, Parsons School of Design (in progress). Interested in Latin-American heritage and ecologically and socially responsible methods.
Deshon
B.F.A., Fashion Design, Parsons School of Design and B.A., Psychology, Eugene Lang College. Freelancer with work that explores representations of black identity, sexuality, and gender.
Ji Ae
B.F.A., Fashion Design, Parsons School of Design. Specialized in womenswear and print design.
Kellen
B.F.A., Fashion Design, Parsons School of Design. New York based Fashion Designer.
Paulina
B.F.A. Fashion Design, B.A. Economics, The New School. New York based designer and photographer.
Sidney
B.F.A. Fashion Design, Parsons School of Design. Specialized in womenswear.
Flexible Learning
- 100% online, works with your schedule
- 20 to 25 hours of totally asynchronous instruction and course work, including engaging multimedia simulations, and curated assignments for which you will receive guidance and support
- Regular online live group sessions with a Parsons mentor
- The opportunity to meet fellow students from around the world
How to Apply
It's easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Our application will ask you to provide the following in English:
- Basic contact information for you and your parents or guardian.
- An explanation of why you wish to take this course.
- You can tell your story through writing, video, photos — any media you prefer.
Begin the guided process. It should only take a few minutes of your time to answer the questions.
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Frequently asked questions
How will you be graded? What are assignments like? How much time do you get to turn around a project? When do you find out if you’re accepted? Answers to your questions are here.
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Earn your Certificate from Parsons Paris
Enroll today in Inside Fashion Design: Becoming a Designer for the 21st Century