New Fashion Designing Student?

Here are 10 Tips for Easy Sailing

It has taken a long time, but you have finally been accepted into a fashion course at university or
art school. You now have a few months until the start of your degree, and then you'll be wrapped
up in freshers week and settling into your academics and life apart from all you've been used to
up until this point in your life. Making the most of your course is as much a function of your
attitude toward your studies and your goals as it is of the quality of the fashion course that is
being delivered.

The most qualified applicants are those that arrive at fashion school with the fundamental
abilities and knowledge necessary to succeed from the very first day. They do not begin their
journey as if they were blinded. They've already done everything they can to prepare for the
worst.

When you learn as much as you can about your programme and institution before attending your
first day of classes, you will be able to breeze through the course orientation essentials, such as
classroom location, amenities, and so on without feeling overwhelmed.

Here are our top ten fashion course student suggestions, culled from interviews with recent
fashion school grads who have achieved success.

1. Prepare to put in a lot of effort.

Make sure you are well-organized, just as you would in any other career. Make sure you arrive
on time for your lessons and that you are prepared for any assignments that you may be assigned.
Communicate with the appropriate individuals and establish ties. You are quite lucky to have
been offered a position on this course; thus, express your gratitude rather than your
dissatisfaction. Take advantage of this chance, and keep in mind that any unpleasant thoughts
should be treated with a pinch of salt. Your efforts will be noticed at some point in the future.

2. Maintain a portfolio-oriented approach rather than a party-centered approach.

Keep in mind that when you're studying, you should be gathering material for your project rather
than taking pictures of your fun times to show off on your social media apps. When you go to
school, make sure your mind is set on learning and not having fun. Yes, having a social life is
important, but not to the point where it stops you from making progress on your portfolio. In the
job market, no one cares how many parties you've been to or how many people like pictures of
you drunk in the student bar.

3. Talk to seniors and alumni

Speaking with current students enrolled in the same course as you and previous alumni is an
excellent method to prepare for your time on the course. They can provide you with an in-depth
understanding of the course, the professors, the facilities, and the extra-curricular activities
available. All you have to do is ask the Admissions Office to put you in touch with a number of
students or alumni who are interested in your programme.

4. Make a Reading Plan

Investigate and obtain access to any reading materials that will be recommended or used on the
course before the start date. Take advantage of these resources as soon as possible.

5. Make use of your sewing abilities by practising.

A sewing machine is an essential tool for any aspiring designer, so get your hands on one and
start learning how to use it proficiently. So, even before you have to use it in class, get some
practise in.

6. Improve Your Knowledge of Software

When it comes to your course, you'll be utilising a variety of applications, so if you're not
familiar with Photoshop or Illustrator, you should try to learn the basics before enrolling in it so
that you don't have any difficulties when it comes to using these programmes.

7. Make a plan for your finances.

The majority of students who attend university do not come from wealthy families, thus money
is not an issue for them. For the most part, they'll have to manage their finances wisely,
potentially working part-time during their course term to supplement their income and aid with
expenses. For the majority of individuals, this entails managing their funds wisely, therefore I
propose that you prepare yourself a budget outlining your expected income, anticipated
expenses, and plans for dealing with any deficits. A wealth of information and guidance on this
subject may be obtained on a number of academic and charitable websites.

8. Investigate the industry and become familiar with its procedures.

Your love of fashion must be firm. While much of your training will be on the job, you must
comprehend the industry's essential processes. This involves fundamental drawing and sewing
skills as well as knowledge of business organisation.

Firstly, a passion for the fashion industry, past and present. Develop a knowledge of certain
works' principles and the dynamics driving different trends. Note the ranges and colours.
Magazines and blogs can keep you up to date. Developing a good sense of fashion will help you
develop your own designs.

Finally, having business knowledge is very useful in the fashion sector. It will help you set up
and run your business properly. This also helps you choose the target market for your clothes
designs.

9. Arrange Internships

Internships can be a great way to get your foot in the door for a new career path. These should
not be developed in haste. Now is the time to look for any opportunities and become active.

10. Build a Blog

When you're taking a course, you can use a blog to chronicle your journey and share your
experiences with others. If done correctly, it should demonstrate to potential clients and
companies that you are capable and serious about becoming a fashion designer. Your work can
be shared and you might be seen as a rising star in the industry.

So pick something from the list that you'll do to prepare before you start your fashion design
school and get started right away.