Siobhan Glynn (Graduated 2008), winner of Grafton Academy Challenge Cup 2008 Model: Assets Model Agency	Evelyn Rouiller (Graduated 2008), runner up of Grafton Academy Challenge Cup 2008 Model: Assets Model Agency

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).

Design by Carolina Cortez (1st year student, 2008) Model: Assets Model Agency	Tailoring by Eve Power Model: Assets Model Agency

• 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

Design by Deirdre Boyle (Graduated 2007) Model: Morgan, The Agency	Tailoring Design by Yvonne Flemming Model: Assets Model Agency

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.

EU Full -Time Annual Fee: €5070
EU Half-time Annual Fee (attendance mornings or afternoons Mon-Friday): €3990
Non EU fee: €9000

Deposit and instalment payments by arrangement.

Click here to contact our staff for further information on this course, along with details of Attendance and information for Overseas Students.

Tailoring Design by Sara-Kate Swan Model: Assets Model Agency	Avril Smyth, finalist Nokia Fashion Awards 2006