Clothing design is a study program at university level. In the program, emphasis is on students assimilating the ideology of design and creative arts in addition to enhancing skills and knowledge of craftsmanship in clothing design. It covers the history of design, materials, drawing, the making of different garments and the entire process of clothing design, from idea to production.
The program ends with a BA degree. The duration of study is three years.
Clothing design studies have been taught within the design and architecture department of the Iceland Academy of the Arts.
Admission requirements are a matriculation examination from a secondary school or a comparable study program. Applicants must have received education or experience in arts or design and be able to demonstrate skills and knowledge by submitting a portfolio of works along with an application.
The program is credit-worthy for subsistence and tuition fees at the Student Education Fund (Menntasjóður námsmanna).
Trade union education funds often provide scholarships for study. Get more information from your union.
Clothing design studies are both theoretical and practical. Compulsory and elective subjects alternate throughout the three years. The study program is taught locally.
– Theoretical courses and workshops each year
– Courses, a final thesis and a graduation project in the third year
Upon completion of the study program, it is possible to work as a clothes designer. The BA exam also offers the possibility of postgraduate studies at university level.
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