Fashion Design
Gain a comprehensive understanding of fashion design, from the initial idea to the creation of your own collection
Barcelona
ESP
Master's Degree
Language
Spanish
Start date
October 2026
Frequency
Evening
Fruition
On campus
Duration
10 Months
Course Coordination
Francesc Grau Tomàs
Price
Transform your passion and creative universe into a profession, gaining the skills to design, produce and communicate your creations.
The Master in Fashion Design provides you with all the tools and knowledge to tackle the different stages of the design process – from the initial creative idea to the realisation of your own collection. You will also work on the communicative and strategic value of a fashion product in the context of a brand.
You will gain insights into fashion history and context, pattern making, printing, drawing, experimentation in knitwear and sewing workshops, draping, and mastering production processes. With this training, you’ll be able to apply theoretical and practical foundations of fashion design to develop coherent collections based on a concept and tailored to specific target audiences.
The programme’s different subjects will help you understand fashion as a system of trends, economic mechanisms, and communication strategies aimed at inspiring and captivating consumers.
Information to decide
A Master programme at one of the top fashion schools – and you’ll graduate with your own collection.
The programme is structured around practical learning, with each student working on projects that replicate real-world processes within the fashion industry.
Its methodology is rooted in experiential learning and project development. Through an experimental approach carried out in specialised workshops, students explore all stages of fashion design: ideation, development and garment realisation. The course combines hands-on sessions, personalised tutoring, and the completion of a Final Project focused on creating and producing a personal collection.
Experimentation with materials, innovation in pattern making, and the exploration of new creative languages are encouraged to develop a contemporary and individual approach.
Students also have access to assisted workshops beyond class hours, with resources and technical support available to optimise learning and project development.
This Master is designed for professionals and creatives from a wide range of backgrounds, with an artistic sensibility and an interest in fashion design. Whether your experience lies in visual arts, architecture, product design, communication, or social sciences, you will find the tools to shape your own voice within the fashion industry.
Previous experience in fashion is not required, but a critical and curious perspective on creative processes and industry trends is essential.
Applicants must submit a CV and a portfolio of fashion-related work, either academic or professional.
The Master in Fashion Design offers a comprehensive education that combines hands-on experimentation, project-based learning and a critical understanding of the fashion system.
Throughout the course, you will develop a personal collection while acquiring creative, technical and strategic skills essential for entering the fashion industry with a strong, independent profile.
The international environment and close contact with lecturers and professionals will help you build a solid and up-to-date vision of the field.
Access to specialised workshops, guidance from expert tutors, and the development of a final project will allow you to build a competitive and coherent portfolio aligned with current industry standards.
Syllabus
What will you learn?
The Master offers comprehensive training in the development of fashion collections, from initial research and concept definition to production. Through a practical approach, you will master all the essential techniques of fashion design, including design, material selection, prototyping, and garment construction.
You will also explore the evolution of fashion and trends to create a unique, industry-focused collection with a strong creative foundation.
Throughout the course, you will benefit from access to assisted workshops, allowing you to refine your skills and develop academic projects during the programme.
Fashion Culture Module
· 20th and 21st Century Fashion History
· Research and Concept (Fashion Trends)
· Styling and Accessories
· Fabrics and Materials
Project Development Module
· Creative Direction in Fashion Design
· Fashion Design Project I (Menswear Collection)
· Fashion Design Project II (Womenswear Collection)
· Fashion Design Project II (Collection Design and Coordination)
· Knitwear Collection Design + Knitwear Workshop
· Printing (Screen Printing and Digital Printing)
· Draping
· Pattern Making
· Garment Construction
· Assisted Workshops in Sewing and Illustration
Fashion Representation and Communication Techniques Module
· Fashion Representation Techniques I (Manual Fashion Illustration)
· Fashion Representation Techniques II (Digital Fashion Illustration)
· Photography
· Fashion Project Communication (Professional Portfolio)
· Introduction to Fashion Marketing and Communication
· Production Management
Final Project Module
The Final Master Project brings together all the knowledge acquired throughout the course. Developed individually, each student designs and produces their own collection from concept to finished garments, including the final presentation.
Students must choose the most suitable materials and develop the collection according to the selected brief.
Faculty
Course Leader
Francesc Grau Tomàs
Fashion Designer and Expert in Footwear and Accessories
Teacher
Pilar Pasamontes
Fashion historian and Scientific Director of the Fashion Area at IED Barcelona
Teacher
Georgina Cuadros
Fashion Designer
Teacher
Juan Carlos Grao Chamorro
Pattern Maker and Fashion Designer
Teacher
Willy Villacorta
Fashion photographer and lecturer specialised in visual identity and art direction
Teacher
Javier Casado
Expert in denim and menswear design
Teacher
Julia Pelletier
Illustrator, textile designer and screen printer
Teacher
José A. Guerrero
Fashion Brand Consultant
Teacher
Flora Ximenis
Fashion designer and lecturer specialised in creativity and trends
Teacher
Elena Castaudi
Designer and entrepreneur, co-founder of the independent design store On Land
Inside the labs
+6
Fashion Labs
+3
Hybrid Lab
+2
Media Lab
+2
+2
Textile Lab
+4
Printing Lab
Projects
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