• Introduction to the creative design process
• Research methodology
• Trend information design
• Considerations & ingredients for bags  
• Evaluating research  
• Creating mood boards  
• Identifying the consumer  
• Colour palettes
• Sourcing & selecting materials & hardware  
• Types of drawing – thumbnails, working drawings, views, technical line drawings
• Initial design ideas  
• Design development  
• Range building  
• Develop & build your range  
• Specification sheets  
• Finalise range & present

On completion of the course the student will be able to:

• Use a range of research sources to inform their own design work.
• Visually communicate target consumer, design direction and bag designs.
• Develop initial design ideas to form a capsule range of bags
• Recognise key bag styles and constructions
• Complete design specification sheets

A certificate of recognition to your dedication to study.

We like to celebrate our achievements at JCA. On completion of the course if you have attended 80% of the classes you will qualify for your certificate in dedication to learning.  

This should be included in your CVs and shows the level of learning you achieved.