FASHION-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMME
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BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN FASHION EDUCATION AND FASHION BUSINESS
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o ers a rigorous Fashion-In-Residence (FIR) programme with a deep focus on technical and professional development. We believe that a designer is best able to advocate for their work and maximize their creative value when they understand the fashion business, know how to navigate and succeed in the industry, and can operate self-su ciently. The FIR programme empowers participants to actively manage their own careers.
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IFIL
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Over the course of 9 months, Fashion Residents delve into a full curriculum underscored by continuous critical dialogue. Structured weekly seminars are moderated by industry experts from New York, London & Ireland. Visiting fashion professionals also conduct additional workshops.
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At FIR, participants are able to advance their previous fashion training, elevate their work, and actively prepare to pursue their career ambitions with con dence and knowledge. Upon completion, successful Fashion Residents have the opportunity to move forward to the Designer-In-Residence (DIR) incubator programme and start a fashion business.
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ELIGIBILITY :
The FIR programme is open to quali ed fashion/design graduates with:
- Degrees (level 8)
LSAD
NCAD
Gri th College
GMIT
*UL
International applicants also encouraged.
*On a case-by-case basis, could consideration be also given to:
- Diplomas/Certi cates (min 2yrs completed study)
Dublin Institute of Design
Mallow College of Design & Tailoring
Limerick College of Further Education
Grafton Academy of Fashion Design
SELECTION :
Successful applicants will be asked to come in for an interview. The selection process is led by a committee of FIR sta , as well as professionals working in di erent elds of fashion business.
Selection criteria include:
- Skill level and quality of work
- Strong desire to work in the fashion industry and/or to start a fashion business
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THIRD-LEVEL EDUCATION IN IRELAND FOR FASHION & RELATED STUDIES LSAD
DESIGNER-IN-RESIDENCE
(DEVELOPMENT OF FASHION BUSINESSES IN LIMERICK)
IFIL
FASHION-IN-RESIDENCE
FASHION INDUSTRY IFIL
- KNIT 4yr DEGREE
- FASHION 4yr DEGREE NCAD - FASHION 3yr DEGREE GRIFFITH - FASHION 3yr DEGREE GMIT - TEXTILES 4+1yr DEGREE *UL - PRODUCT DESIGN 4yr DEGREE LCFE - FASHION 1+1yr CERT MALLOW - FASHION 2yr CERT/3yr DIPLOMA DID - FASHION 2yr DIPLOMA GRAFTON ACAD. - FASHION 3yr DIPLOMA
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LSAD
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Residents specialize in Fashion CAD, Product Development, Entrepreneurship and Professional Development, at a fashion industry level.
FIR will operate as a ‘mock’ fashion business (not a classroom).
Designers in the DIR incubator programme will also have the opportunity to rent working time in FIR facilities for their businesses, which will generate supplemental income for IFIL.
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FIR facilities replicate the industry and are modeled on fashion business environments :
- Product Development Studio
- Fashion CAD Studio
- Agile Space (used as a Showroom/Conference Room/Hot Desks and for Lectures & Presentations)
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FIR PROGRAMME STRUCTURE :
30% Fashion CAD
30% Product Development
20% Entrepreneurship
10% Professional Development
10% Visiting Professionals
FIR PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION :
Fashion CAD builds on previous fundamental abilities in digital design to:
• Train in advanced techniques that are specific to industry digital design practices.
• Develop a high skill level in fashion technical drawing, using Adobe Illustrator.
• Apply technical drawings to create accurate technical design packages.
• Gain training specific to surface and textile design, using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Adapt industry processes for use and communication of color development.
• Expand Adobe skills to include figure drawing, fashion illustration and digital painting.
• Learn best business practices for digital portfolios and fashion presentations.
Product Development builds on previous fundamental abilities in pattern making to:
• Train in advanced techniques that are specific to industry pattern making practices.
• Follow pattern correction and fit/modification processes, working with comments to seal.
• Create approved samples and prepare for the production process.
• Sample and production pattern development.
• Hand-sketch technical drawings for ‘tech-pack’ development and documentation.
• Computerised pattern development, grading, mark making and specs, using Gerber AccuMark.
• Prepare costings and layplans.
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Entrepreneurship o ers a practical guide for writing a successful business plan for a fashion business, with support and comprehensive training in:
• Fashion Business Marketing & PR.
• Fashion Business Sales & Operations.
• Fashion Business Legal Management.
• Fashion Business Financial Management.
Professional Development e ectively conveys all the information needed to assure career success. Learn:
• about fashion industry job roles/positions, company structures and vendor relationships.
• how to network and job search in the fashion business.
• CV development.
• about email & online job applications.
• interview preparation and follow-up.
• portfolio preparation.
Visiting Professionals will be invited to conduct seminars on:
• Sustainability
• Innovation & Technology
• Social Media
• Press & Promotion
• Retail Buying & Planning
• Fashion Entrepreneurship
Written by Sandra Murphy 15/1/2017RESIDENT CONTACT HOURS WITH FIR STAFF :
27 per week
(similar to working in industry)
FIR CALENDAR : September - May
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GROWTH POTENTIAL FOR IFIL
Ye ar 1 The Fashion-in-Residence pr ogramme lau nches at IFIL in September 2017
Ye ar 2 The Designer-in-Residence incuba tor programme lau nches at IFIL in Summer 2018
Ye ar 3 Flexible Learning is int roduced at IFIL in 2019
(Designers in the DIR incubator programme are encouraged to conduct evening/weekend workshops to grow the IFIL community and build awareness)
Ye ar 4 An Ecommerce Website launches at IFIL in 2020
(Generating B2B and B2C opportunities for design businesses at IFIL)
Ye ar 5 Design Co-op launches at IFIL in 2021
(IFIL opens it ’s rst retail location, using the co-operative business model)
Ye ar 6 The Centre for Innovation launches at IFIL in 2021
(A revenue generating enterprise that o ers new training and use of 3D Printing, Digital Fabric Printing, Laser Cutting & Shima Knitting, in support of IFIL & local businesses)
ITEMS TO DISCUSS :
- Set-up/Programme Cost
(see next 2 pages)
- FIR Quali cation
(Degree graduates: a one year add-on level 8 Honours Degree in Fashion Business?)
(*Diploma/Certi cate graduates: a one year add-on level 6 Higher Certi cate/level 7 Ordinary Degree in Fashion Business?)
- Location
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ESTIMATED COSTS
SPACE 1.
*LSAD (Fashion) has Gerber (x6) that could move to IFIL.
Total: 73,950
SPACE 2.
ITEMS QUANTITY COST F Dressform (full body) s12 2 3950 F Dressform (half body) s12 15 6550 M Dressform (full body) s40 1 2050 M Dressform (half body) s42 1 550 P Dressform (full body) s16 1 550 K Dressform (full body) age 6 1 750 S Machine (lockstitch) 15 9550 S Machine (coverstitch) 1 3250 S Machine (felling) 1 2050 S Machine (buttonhole) 1 5350 S Machine (4T overlock) 3 3650 S Machine Stools 21 2450 Fusing Press 1 3850 Steam Press 2 6250 Pattern Cutting Tables/Stools 10 18250 Rolling Racks 6 600 Wall Mirrors 800 Screens 500 Pattern fabric (p/year) 1000 C&S supplies (p/year) 2000
ITEMS QUANTITY COST Gerber Software Licenses LSAD Gerber Plotter 1 LSAD Gerber Digitser 1 LSAD PC Computers 10 (+6) 10 (+6) Smartboard/Projector 1 5000 12000 Total:
Product Development Studio – C&S Equipment
Product Development Studio – Computer Equipment
______
Space
- lighting
power outlets
internet points
equipped with:
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ITEMS QUANTITY COST Apple iMac 21.5-inch (€2200 e) 16 35,200 Wacom Pen Tablet (€110 e) 16 1760 Smart board/Projector 1 5000 A3/Large Scanner 1 750 Large-Format Printer 1 4500 Colour Photocopier/Printer 1 8000 Adobe CC Software L icenses 16 LSAD Total: 55,210
ITEMS QUANTITY COST Paper-C utter Guillotine 2 500 Computer Desk 16 Computer Chair 16 Total: ______ Space equi pped with: - lighting - power out lets - internet points - bl in ds on w in dows/ventilation ESTATES ESTATES
Fashion CAD Studio – Computer Equipment
Fashion CAD Studio – Other Equipment
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Agile Sapce – Equipment
ESTIMATED COSTS
ESTIMATED EQUIPMENT COST : 175,000
ITEMS QUANTITY COST Tables 4 Chairs 16 Rolling Racks 4 400 Smart board/Projector 1 5000 Total: ______ Space equi pped with: - lighting - power out lets - internet points Additional Expense : - Budget for Sta Salaries - Budget for Visiting Professionals (20,000 p/year) - Building Security (swipe access, alarm) - Building Maintenance - Computer Service Support - Technician Support - Internet/WIFI
SPACE 4.
O ce – Equipment ITEMS QUANTITY COST Laptop 3 Computer Chair 3 Computer Desk 3 Telephone 3 Colour Printer/Copier/Scanner 1 Shelving/Storage/Supplies Total: ______ Space equipped with: - lighting - power outlets - internet points
SPACE 3. Sta
ESTATES ESTATES ESTATES ESTATES ESTATES ESTATES 5000 1000
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NOTES:
RESEARCH REFERENCES FROM GLOBAL FASHION ENTERPRISE/INCUBATOR/CONTINUED STUDY PROGRAMMES :
- Brooklyn Accelerator, New York, USA
- Center for Fashion Enterprise, London, UK
- Maison de Mode, Lille, France
- Fashion & Textile Design Centre, Derry, Northern Ireland
- Fashion Incubator, Toronto, Canada
- Design Entrepreneurs NYC, New York, USA
- NewGen, BFC, London, UK
- Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, USA
- London College of Fashion, UAL, London, UK
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