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

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". Fashion Illustration inclueds computer-assisted drawing using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

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 Photog: Mark McCall	Tailoring by Eve Power Model: Assets Model Agency Photog: Mark McCall

• 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 Photog: Stephen Nestor	Tailoring Design by Yvonne Flemming Model: Assets Model Agency Photog: Mark McCall

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: €5220
EU Half-time Annual Fee (attendance mornings or afternoons Mon-Friday): €3990
Non EU fee: €9000

Deposit and instalment payments by arrangement.

Intensive Trial Fashion Design courses 1 or 3 months for Career Breaks, Transition Year or to make your own clothes from design to made up garment. All ages welcome. Months of your choice Sept-May. Limited Availability.

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