Fashion & Design courses in Ireland

This course focuses on the development of original ideas – through innovation, experimentation, and a close relationship between tutors and students. Students learn the technical, design, and business skills needed to transition from student to world-class fashion professional. The course allows you to explore a personal direction in design, from idea generation, design development and…

The honours degree programme has been designed in response to an increasing industrial demand for honours degree level employees with design skills relating to interior architecture, especially with regard to space planning, technology and visualisation. They will be able to sketch, draught, produce advanced computer aided visualisations, including walk-throughs, using the latest software packages, apply…

New and unique! Based in the National Film School, this is the only course in Ireland to bring together set designers, costume designers, character designers, model makers and digital artists, all learning highly specialised skills in a fully professional, collaborative context. Explore the worlds of character, costume, set, model making, games/VFX design for careers in…

Through a wide range of creative modules, from fashion and textiles to drawing, this course will introduce the learner to important aspects of Fashion. Students will also develop technical skills in embroidery, garment construction and pattern drafting. The course is suitable for students wishing to build a visual portfolio to gain entry to higher education…

The advanced fashion design course is suited to learners who have already achieved a level 5 certificate or equivalent in fashion design. The course equips learners with the advanced creative skills of theme and concept development through drawn research and investigation. Learners develop the skills required to design and produce their own fashion collection. Learners…

This one year Higher National Certificate course will provide learners with the knowledge necessary to further pursue a career in Fashion & Textile design. The course consists of academic & practical workshops in the field of fashion textiles. Final year learners will exhibit their work at our end-of-year exhibition in the Institute.

This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the practical and business skills needed by fashion stylists, fashion PAs, design and retail entrepreneurs, fashion journalists, buyers, merchandisers and retailers. Trend forecasting and a solid grounding in contemporary and historical fashion equip professionals with the sensitivity to judge the ‘look of the moment’ before…

This course equips students with core skills which will be required to progress within the fashion industry. An appreciation of garment construction, design and fashion history lead to an understanding of range development and the processes required to market and promote fashion businesses. A variety of individual and team-working projects are also offered, providing many…