durban | kwazulu-natal | fashion & dressmaking | interior design | photography | film & video production
Style Design College's humble beginnings are rooted in the top Design capitals of the world: Milan, Italy where Founder of SDC, Mr. Claude Fourie, received his education and training from a renowned Italian Fashion school. On realising the need for an International standard of Design education in South Africa, Mr. Fourie returned home to set up the first successful Style Design College. SDC has enjoyed a 90% employment rate for all graduates for the past few years.
Career Orientated / Skills Workshop - BA degree; Diploma or Certificate
Description:
Start your new career in the glitzy industry by joining this International accredited course created by successful, practising fashion designers. Learn the art of illustration & stylized fashion drawings, learn to create and grade a pattern, construct garments from concept, pattern to finished product. Learn the properties & characteristics of various fabrics.
Designers study fashion trends, sketch designs of clothing and accessories, select colors and fabrics, and oversee the final production of their designs. Fashion Designers create and help produce men's, women's, and children's apparel, including casual wear, suits, sportswear, formalwear, outerwear, maternity, and intimate apparel.
The following are some of the opportunities within this field that you could pursue once you have completed your studies:
Description:
Learn the Design Fundamentals such as form, light, texture etc.
Improve your ability to illustrate interiors , Develop an ability to produce perspective drawings by hand, Gain knowledge in colour theory , learn the properties and theory of materials, learn Software relevant to the industry such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop and Illustrator, Learn the art of model making, develop an understanding of Professional Interior Design Practice, develop the skills to identify future or current trends.
The following are some of the opportunities within this field that you could pursue once you have completed your studies:
Description:
Getting to know your camera, study the history of photography ,understanding the technical engineering of the digital camera, understanding photographic Lighting principles and techniques, develop a personal style in your creativity of photograph taking, understand Photography as a means of visual communication, develop research skills in relation to the Photography context, develop an understanding of modern technologies and future trends in Photography, printing images, learning advanced post editing techniques in programmes such as Photoshop and Light room, study the fundamentals of portraiture, landscape, commercial and macro photography.
The following are some of the opportunities within this field that you could pursue once you have completed your studies:
Description:
Gain in depth understanding of graphic and communication history, study research methods within the Graphic Design Context ,gain an understanding of Trend analysis and forecasting Learn the Design fundamentals such as shape, line, form etc., improve your illustration ability by drawing live models and object drawing, learn how to harvest your imagination by conceptualizing, learn the art of layout from practicing professionals , gain knowledge on the advertising industry, learn the process of publishing, explore the possibilities of branding, acquire the skill of perfect typography recognition and placement, practice design using various cutting edge software, learn the basics of Web design.
The following are some of the opportunities within this field that you could pursue once you have completed your studies:
Description:
Study film history and be inspired by some of the world best, learn how to develop a concept , discover how to write a professional screenplay , Use industry level camera equipment , develop the art of operating the camera professionally, learn how to light your scenes professionally, learn how to add audio to your film, how to edit your film using state of the art software and technology, techniques on how to promote your film.
The following are some of the opportunities within this field that you could pursue once you have completed your studies:
Film Producer
Film Director
Production Designer
Art Director
Cinematographer
Property Master
Camera Operator
Camera Loader
Focus Puller
Gaffer
Grip
Key Grip
Dolly Grip
Best Boy
Customer Reviews:
"I love the fact that I can make my ideas and thoughts a reality, making and creating something from nothing. SDC is making it possible by moulding me into the designer I want to be. SDC is awesome!" Chantel de Beer
"During my studies with SDC, being my first, I feel I have been motivated every step of the way even when I've felt a crit of my work has been negative; my tutor encourages me to improve as this is what life is like in the industry. I'm proud to be a student with SDC." Andrew Ross Munro
