Fashion Design Portfolio On Campus Course - July 2026

Professional Academy for Creative Enterprise (PACE) onsite courses offer a range of in-person teaching and learning experiences at our University of Leeds campus.

This hands-on course helps professionals to build a standout portfolio. Over five days, you'll refine design concepts, develop technical sketches and illustrations, and use industry-standard software and machinery to produce a professional portfolio. Whether you're looking to advance in your career or explore new opportunities, you'll gain access to expert support, specialised workshops and cutting-edge equipment to develop your portfolio.

What Will You Learn?

• Learn how to produce an advanced fashion portfolio and access the facilities to create this.
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of developing fashion concepts and articulate and apply trend forecasting skills.
• Define and apply advanced technical terminologies specific to fashion design.
• Master a range of hand-drawn and digital illustration techniques.
• Utilise CAD software to aid in designing and developing a finished portfolio.
• Work with industrial knitwear, digital print, and laser-cutting machinery.
• Understand the role of fabric, colour and texture in fashion design.
• Understand garment construction methods, including cut and sew, fully fashioned, and woven garments.

Led by Jeffrey Thorpe, Principal Teaching Fellow in Fashion Design.

Learn more about the course and enrol here.