Courses
3D Architecture
This course explores the potential of networking parallel 'Fashion and Architecture' theoretical and practical methodologies in a digital studio, in which students use computer technologies and advanced manufacturing tools crossed with craftsmanship to achieve 1:1 scale clothing prototypes.
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Creative Draping
This course focuses on developing students' skills in pattern making, draping, sewing, and prototype construction within a critical and creative context. These skills are presented as design tools to be used in iterative and open processes, enabling students to execute solutions for design problems.
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Design Development
Focusing on the initial stages of fashion design, this course introduces students to the fundamentals of creative conceptualization and design development. Through a series of directed research methods, students explore various inspirations and techniques to develop their unique design aesthetics. The curriculum also covers effective portfolio presentation skills, enabling students to professionally communicate their design ideas and conceptual frameworks.
Corsetry and Couture Techniques
This specialized course explores the traditional and modern techniques of corsetry and high-end couture. Students learn about the detailed craftsmanship required to create exquisite corseted garments and other couture pieces, focusing on techniques like beading, pleating, and appliqué. The course is designed to elevate students' sewing skills and understanding of garment structure, preparing them for careers in bespoke fashion and haute couture.
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Creative Space Beirut encourages peer-to-peer learning and creates individualized paths of study where students produce their own work under the mentorship of local and international artists and designers.
Editorial Photography
Art Direction
This course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of being a creative team leader and art director for multimedia commercial fashion and advertising communication.
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Branding
During this studio course, students delve into the application of visual identity systems in both printed and digital contexts, focusing on the conceptualization and design of brand identities through the process of creating a comprehensive visual identity. Throughout the course, students also explore the role of brands in society.
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Bespoke Tailoring
This course teaches students professional skills in developing the complex stages and details for outerwear and tailored garments. Students gain the ability to select and employ suitable methods of manufacturing for specific designs with consideration of fabric types and weights.
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Business of Fashion
This course is designed to equip aspiring fashion designers with the essential skills and knowledge needed to launch their own startups. Participants will learn how to craft a foundational business plan, develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and understand crucial aspects of market analysis, product pricing, and sales forecasting. The curriculum also emphasizes the importance of marketing and branding in today's rapidly evolving market, while highlighting common pitfalls and challenges faced by new businesses. This comprehensive approach aims to prepare participants for the complexities of establishing and running a successful fashion enterprise.
Collection Development
This course guides the students through the creative process towards the goal of designing and creating a cohesive collection.
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Design Textile
Textile Design includes both the construction of fabrics as well as surface design. Students explore construction processes such as felting, weaving, knitting, knotting, and crocheting, and surface design methods that apply the use of imagery in certain repeats and layouts and printing technologies such as digital, block or relief, heat transfer, silkscreen.
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Pattern Cutting
The course also introduces the core principles of pattern cutting at a professional industry level and explores the role of pattern making in the design process. Through demonstrations, practical exercises and tutorials, students develop an understanding of how pattern manipulation impacts the silhouette and details of a garment.
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Construction
This course allows students to develop the complex stages and details for tailored garments through the basic construction of a ready-to-wear tailored suit, such as notch collars, pockets, facing, lining, sleeves, and slits.
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Digital Fashion
An introduction to digital fabrication tools using CLO3D & Adobe Suite, this course will offer a thorough overview of what can be accomplished digitally; from the design development phase to sample production, pattern archiving, technical sheets, line sheets, order and pricing sheets, and campaigns.
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Feltmaking
Felting is a method of fabric construction by which wool fibers are matted together through the process of agitation and the addition of water. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and techniques of feltmaking, including 2D and 3D felting, as well as wet and dry processes.
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Introduction to Tailoring
Through demonstrations, practical exercises, and tutorials, students develop an understanding of how a pattern impacts the silhouette and details of a garment, and gain an understanding of 2D fabric cutting and suitable construction methods.
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Digital Studio
In this course, students learn how to implement their creative process within the digital realm through tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
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Fashion Illustration
Illustration by student Karim Karam
This holistic live sketching and illustration course focuses on observing a subject, studying its nature, analyzing its details and linking these concepts to the fashion design process. Students will come to understand materials, textures, colors and light, and translate them to the canvas.
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Thesis
The Thesis course represents the pinnacle of students’ educational journey at Creative Space Beirut, where they develop their final collections. Emphasizing innovation and personal expression, the course challenges students to synthesize their skills and visions into unique fashion pieces. This transformative experience includes mentorship, advanced workshops, and critical peer reviews, fostering a professional environment that prepares students for the fashion industry.
Visual Communications
An advanced exploration into the principles of visual communication within the fashion industry. This course covers intricate topics such as advanced typography, sophisticated imagery, comprehensive color theory, and cohesive branding strategies. Through project-based learning, students refine their ability to communicate visually, crafting narratives that resonate with audiences and represent the brand ethos effectively.