Is fashion designer a dream job for you? Then Mode at Beckmans Kvällsskola can be a step along the way.
A preparatory training in fashion design
Our 1-year preparatory training will give you a basic orientation in fashion design, fashion drawing and pattern composition. It prepares you to apply for higher design courses, but is also suitable for those who want to take a step in their career, develop skills or change the focus on your current work. The teaching takes place two nights a week during a school year.
Professional teachers
The classes are led by professional designers and illustrators in textile, fashion and product design. Claes Berkes, Kim Halle, Jannica Hagfors and Kerstin Teghammar.
Fashion design and pattern composition are main topics
The focus is on the subjects of fashion design and pattern composition where collection development in sketching, exercises in creative process from research via analysis to garment and collection ideas, material learning and exercises in color knowledge are included. In the subject of pattern composition, you will investigate reporting techniques and coloring/color schemes. We aim to inspire, develop and strengthen your sense of product design and your own expression and encourage you to discuss fashion and design.
Figure and fashion drawing, croki, fabric and study drawing, and technical drawing are also important parts of the course. In addition, a brief introduction to graphic product design related to fashion and textiles and a presentation of fashion theory are included.
The course also includes creating and presenting an individual portfolio, which is the document that is almost exclusively used as a merit document in the design industry.
Two nights a week
Teaching in product design of lectures and workshops two evenings a week. In addition, the tasks/projects require you to work independently to complete them beyond the scheduled time.
Application for Beckmans Evening School opening in January 2025
In January, the application to Beckmans Kvällsskola opens for the academic year 2025/26. Read about how to apply here.
How much do the preparatory trainings cost?
The fee for the academic year 2024/25 is SEK 37 000. It is paid before the start of the course. The preparatory courses are not CSN-eligible. Through a collaboration with Human Finans, it is possible to divide your payment into 6 or 12 months. You can also split the payment over a longer period, but then interest will be added. Read more about how to do this here.
Design scholarship
Since 2019, designstipendiet is available for those who want to study at Beckmans Kvällsskola. The design grant is established by the Robert Weil Family Foundation and covers the cost of the education and can be applied for by anyone who has submitted their application to Beckmans Kvällsskola. Apply for the Designstipendiet here
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