Fashion Design & Business Foundation Program

A 6-week program for high school students from May to June in Paris

A training course for high school graduates or young students changing their course to have an overall understanding of the fashion industry with the goal of integrating into our first year Fashion Design or Business undergraduate programs.

Curriculum

Learn the techniques of artistic expression: drawing live models, sketching, photography, videos, illustrations, graphic design, color palettes

Learn the basics of fashion design: the principles of portfolio creation, color and material research Introduction to pattern-making: 3D volumes, flat pattern-making techniques

Development of fashion culture, introduction to flagship labels in France and abroad, fashion trends and trend bureaus, etc.

Explore French and International Art History

Introduction to the notion of a labels, targets, product development, collections, distribution, merchandising and communications.

French classes (French as a Foreign Language) for English-speaking students.

Validation

Institutional certificate

Required profile

Accessible for beginners aged 17 and up

These programs may help students looking to enroll in ESMOD’s degree programs.

Learning Resources

Provided for ESMOD students

ESMOD continually develops personalized services to meet students’ needs as they evolve from their first day on campus to their entry into professional life and beyond accompanying them throughout their careers.

ESMOD Tools

MyESMOD

A website and an application that allow students to find their schedules, grades, attendance sheets and documents linked to their courses.

ESMOD Editions E-Books

The current e-book offering consists of several digital works Published by ESMOD Editions, accessible via a dedicated application. These continually updated volumes on textiles, pattern-making and gradation, the process of creating a collection, fashion photography and visual merchandising are assigned according to each student’s chosen program, as a complement to in-class instruction.

ESMOD Alumni

A professional community bringing together alumni, students, professors, partner companies and professionals to keep in touch with fellow graduates, publicize professional activities and opportunities and keep up to date with the network's latest news and industry developments.