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Siobhan Glynn (Graduated 2008), winner of Grafton Academy Challenge
Cup 2008
Model: Assets Model Agency
Photog: Mark McCall
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Evelyn Rouiller (Graduated 2008), runner up of
Grafton Academy Challenge Cup 2008
Model: Assets Model Agency
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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).
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by Carolina Cortez (1st year student, 2008)
Model: Assets Model Agency
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Tailoring by Eve
Power
Model: Assets Model Agency
Photog: Mark McCall |
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- 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
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Design by Deirdre Boyle (Graduated 2007)
Model: Morgan, The Agency
Photog: Stephen Nestor
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Tailoring Design by Yvonne Flemming
Model: Assets Model Agency
Photog: Mark McCall
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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.
Click here
to contact our staff for further information on this course.
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Tailoring Design by Sara-Kate Swan
Model: Assets Model Agency
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Avril Smyth, finalist Nokia Fashion Awards 2006
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