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Fashion Design
(3 weeks)

Course Overview

  • Learn fashion design and explore Chinese fashion culture
  • Gain skills, immerse in heritage, and connect globally — all in Shanghai, the fashion capital of China, with exclusive access to Shanghai Fashion Week
  • Welcoming teens and adults from China and around the world

 

Course Description

This 3-week program follows a 3-phase structure integrating Fashion and Chinese Culture modules, from research to creation. Program arrangements are subject to change.

Week 1 – Research & Inspiration

Fashion Module

  • Introduction to fashion history with a focus on Chinese influences
  • Exploration of traditional fabrics and their contemporary applications
  • Field visits to exhibitions, fabric markets, and retail spaces for trend and market research

Chinese Culture Module

  • Basic “Fashion & Lifestyle Chinese” for everyday and fashion-related communication
  • Cultural outings and activities introducing Chinese aesthetics and heritage

 

Week 2 – Creative Development

Fashion Module

  • Development of visual concepts through collaging and creative illustration
  • Introduction to draping techniques and experimental garment construction
  • Industry visits to local fashion enterprises and workshops

 

Chinese Culture Module

  • Themed language classes related to design and lifestyle
  • Hands-on experience with intangible cultural heritage crafts such as embroidery or traditional fabric arts

 

 Week 3 – Final Creation & Presentation

Fashion Module

  • Hands-on workshops in textile dyeing, sewing, and advanced draping
  • Final garment creation (for adults) or portfolio development (for teens), participation in course-end presentation

 

Chinese Culture Module

  • Cultural calligraphy workshops
  • Creative district tours

What you’ll get

  • A complete garment (for adults) or a portfolio (for teens)
  • Certificate of completion issued by SIFEC
  • Enhanced interest and skills in fashion design
  • Potential industry connections within Shanghai’s fashion scene
  • Immersion in Chinese cultural heritage
  • Friendships and networks from around the world

Program details

  • Eligibility: A valid foreign passport (for international applicants)
  • Class Scale: Minimum of 5
  • Learning Mode: On-campus
  • Language: English, supplemented with Chinese
  • Location: 652 Changshou Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, China
  • Schedule: From Monday to Friday
  • Starting Time: Rolling enrollment on a yearly basis