Schedule

Ethnic Fashion 1 | African Designs (EFAD1) – Tuesday & Thursday 4:00pm -6:00pm

Introduction

African Designs is a short course in Ethnic Fashion, it will equip participants with the fundamental components of traditional African garment construction in both theoretical and practical applications such as Kaftan, Wrap Skirts, Buba Top and Dashiki.

Motivation

This course is designed to develop the participants with the knowledge and skills to equip them with the tools necessary enabling them to develop marketable skills, become employable, encourage entrepreneurial development and the use of best practices. 

Participants will be exposed to theory and practical techniques, different types of materials/resources and equipment used in Ethnic Fashions specialising in African Designs.   

Objectives 

The aim of this course is to provide participants with the basic knowledge, skills and techniques required to specialise in traditional African Wear either professionally or on a personal level. 

At the end of this course, participants should be able to: 

• Identify the principles and elements of design used in African designs. 
• Explain and use appropriate textile terminology 
• Describe career opportunities in the design, production, and marketing of Traditional African Wear. 
• Identify the historical and cultural factors that influence the use of textiles in this fashion
• Create a variety of African garments items using commercial patterns. 

Entry Requirements  

Individuals interested in participating must be fifteen (15) years and over and possess:

1. Two (2) valid forms of picture Identification (Identification Card / Passport ).
2. A digital device and internet access for virtual learning.

 Course Structure 

Course Modules

• Module 1:  Introduction to Ethnic African  I- African Designs/ Tools and Equipment/ Health and  Safety
• Module 2:  Terms and Techniques – Pattern / Drafting / Cutting 
• Module 3:  Sewing Basics
• Module 4:  Prepare and Wrap Headwear
• Module 5:  Drafting and Cutting – Kaftan, Wraps, Skirts
• Module 6:  Drafting and Cutting – Dashiki, Sokoto, Agbada
• Module 7:  Small Entrepreneur Development- Financial Management of Small Business
• Module 8:  Final Evaluation/Assessment Assignment/ Drafting and Cutting – AfroCentric Tops/Skirts/Dresses
• Module 9:  Outfit self/clients with Body Wraps
• Module 10: Final Evaluation/Assessment – Presentation of Portfolio/Videos

Each module is two(2) classes or four (4) Hrs. 

Course Cost

Tuition is free of charge, but trainees are required to provide their own training materials and equipment.

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Assessment Structure  

A model of continuous in-course assessment coupled with a final assessment project is proposed for this course. Trainees will be assessed at different intervals over the training period as continuous assessment is focused to reduce anxiety with respect to the finality of testing. This assessment method, therefore, enhances learning since trainees will be able to remediate weaknesses before each module ends.