Fashion & Design summer school
The fashion industry is a massive global enterprise, spanning sectors from mass-market retail to boutique clothing stores and eco-friendly apparel brands. Immerse Education's Fashion & Design summer programme offers a unique opportunity to explore fashion and design principles before higher education, covering fashion trends, textile technology, and design processes.
Guided by experienced designers and aligned with your interests, the course covers various fashion styles and techniques through design projects, workshops, and fashion shows, helping you refine your own unique design philosophy. Individual mentorship and detailed critiques will help you excel and grow in the dynamic world of fashion and design.
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2012
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Participants would recommend Immerse
Introducing Immerse’s Fashion & Design courses
Step inside the fashion industry
Stitch your way into fashion’s spotlight
Build practical fashion skills at locations like New York Sewing Center, where students learn to use a sewing machine and make a denim tote bag, or Broadway, where costume design supports performance.
Discover how fashion became a global industry
Step into New York’s fashion world through Garment District Tour, where studio visits and designer engagement reveal fashion history, current trends and creative processes, showing how craftsmanship, networking and commercial awareness shape one of the industry’s capitals.
Turn personal style into career direction
Explore how personal style can shape future pathways through Your Career Strategy, where students use drawing, storytelling and AI tools to reflect on strengths, discuss career alignment and connect creativity with professional opportunity.
Key benefits and learning outcomes
A Fashion & Design programme ensures a transformative summer, whichever pathway you choose to follow.
UCAS Points Available
Strengthen your UK university application by earning 8 UCAS points with the Immerse Education programme. Opt in for an opportunity to gain official UCAS-recognised points, a powerful way to stand out in a competitive admissions process.
This opportunity is available as an optional add-on during your application.
UCAS points are available only to students aged 14 and above at the time of the programme.
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Where can you study Fashion & Design with Immerse Education?
Fashion is a way to express ideas, creativity, and culture. Whether you dream of designing your own collections or working behind the scenes in the industry, understanding the process is key. Immerse Education’s fashion & design summer programmes allow you to explore fashion and design in the way that suits you best.
In-Person programme
If you enjoy hands-on learning, the In-Person Fashion & Design summer school gives you access to expert mentors, real design studios, and exciting workshops. You will sketch ideas, experiment with textiles, and bring your designs to life. Being surrounded by like-minded students and professionals will inspire you and help you grow.
Our in-person programme highlights
Group workshops
Collaborate with peers in hands-on workshops designed to deepen your understanding and spark creativity.
1-on-1 tutoring
Receive personalized guidance from expert tutors to help you reach your academic goals.
Personal research project
Undertake a unique project, diving into a topic that interests you, with support from our experienced mentors.
Expert seminars
Learn from leading professionals and academics, gaining insights into real-world applications of your studies.
Day excursions
Explore renowned institutions and landmarks, enriching your experience beyond the classroom.
Certificate of achievement
Receive a certificate that recognizes your dedication and hard work, showcasing your accomplishments.
Meet our Fashion & Design tutors
Tutors encourage students to experiment with different styles and techniques. They offer personal feedback to help each student develop their own unique vision. ESL students also receive extra support in learning fashion terms used in design studios and global markets. With their guidance, students gain the skills and confidence to take the next step in Fashion and Design.
Louis
Louis holds a BA in Film Studies from King's College London and an MSc in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology from the University of Oxford.
Ilyssa
llyssa is the visionary founder and head educator at Fashion for Futures, bringing a unique blend of creativity and business acumen honed through extensive experience in Wall Street and international business.
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Alumni benefits
Join a lifelong network of alumni and gain access to exclusive events, learning opportunities, and offers from our partners, keeping you connected long after your
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Expert mentorship
Learn from dedicated mentors who are current or former students at top universities. Their personalized and tailored guidance will give you the valuable insight and support needed to thrive academically
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Fashion & Design summer school FAQs
In the Fashion & Design course offered by Immerse Education, you will study a range of topics that cover the fundamentals of fashion and design principles, the history of fashion, and the impact of cultural and social trends on fashion. The course also delves into the creative process of designing, from concept development to the final creation, including drawing techniques and fabric selection. Additionally, you will explore the business side of the fashion industry, understanding brand development, marketing strategies, and the challenges of sustainable fashion.
Immerse’s programs are open to all, regardless of prior fashion or design knowledge. However, course tutors will anticipate that participants have an enthusiasm for creating visual designs and a curiosity surrounding the techniques that can bring these to life.
The Fashion and Design course appeals to 15-18 year old high school participants captivated by aesthetic fusion, curious about spatial narratives, and inspired to shape creative expressions. If you possess an eye for trends, this course offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of fashion and design and prepare for future study at fashion institutes and schools of design.
Immerse's Fashion and Design programmes celebrate the fusion of art and function, exploring garment creation, interior design, and more. Dive into aesthetics that shape how we express ourselves and interact with spaces.Aesthetic innovation inspires culture and identity and can influence the behaviour of the masses. By studying Fashion and Design, you’ll shape aesthetics, crafting wearable art that reflect who we are. Success in this field can unlock access to some of the most exclusive brands, venues and events in the world.
Currently, Immerse Education offers a residential Fashion & Design course in New York.
Enthusiasts of Fashion and Design tread versatile career paths. They excel in design studios, fashion houses, creative agencies, and beyond. Graduates can pursue roles in fashion design, branding, and trend analysis. The world of Fashion and Design offers avenues to contribute to the dynamic interplay of form, function, and personal expression that is fashion.
Immerse Education integrates Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) to support ESL students. This approach combines academic content with language development, ensuring that students improve their English proficiency while engaging with subject-specific material. Our experienced tutors use a variety of techniques to enhance understanding and language acquisition. Additionally, they provide personalised feedback and support to help students master subject-specific terminology.
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Parents FAQ
We have strict safeguarding policies and procedures that cover all cases of students needed medical attention to ensure student safety and wellbeing. If a child requires medical attention, all of our staff are first-aid trained are able to handle minor injuries or illnesses on-site, while more serious cases are referred to the nearest hospital or GP practice. For more information, or if you are unsure about whether we can accommodate your requirements, please contact us at enquiries@immerse.education.
All of our team members pass an Enhanced DBS check (the UK’s criminal record check) and undergo safeguarding and welfare training. Our resident summer team, together with college personnel, supervise each of our sites 24/7. The colleges and the cities themselves are very safe environments.
Meals are provided for students during the programme, with specifics depending on the student’s age group and exact location or college. Typically, students aged 13-15 receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner either on-site or near their accommodation, while students aged 16-18 are provided with breakfast and dinner, with various lunch options available near their accommodation or classrooms.Our host venues accommodate all dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-related needs. If your child has specific allergies or dietary restrictions, please include these details in the post-enrolment form so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Students will be responsible for getting to and from the city where the programme is located. However, travel to and from excursions, tours and activities attended during the programme’s duration will be fully arranged by Immerse Education and are included in the fees.
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