Preparatory course for the Fashion design competition - Dossier & Portfolio
Period: July 27 to August 7 –
2 weeks (10 days) – intensive format
Public: candidates (17+ / post-bac / reorientation), beginners to intermediates
The final objective is to leave with a ready-to-use file, an edited portfolio, a “signature” A4 CV, and solid interview preparation.
Pedagogical objectives
- Building a file
- Making a creative personality visible
- Creating a concise portfolio
- Create a personalized A4 CV
- Interview practice (15-20 min): clear narrative, answers, posture, timing, argumentation.
METHOD
- Guided research & visual culture: not just “I like it”, but “I choose it because…”.
- Red thread: implicit theme, tension, contrast, obsession, material, silhouette, gesture…
- Editing: learning to remove 50% to keep the best.
- Coaching: daily feedback + 2 long individual reviews (middle + end).
- Simulation: timed interview, difficult questions, posture correction.
PRICE
- 1200 EUROS
DELIVERABLES
Deliverables expected at the end of the course
- 10 printable A4 images (“flyers”) + captions (optional, depending on strategy)
- 1 “red thread” board (mood / intention / connections between the 10 images)
- Concise portfolio (PDF + printable version): 8 to 20 pages depending on profile
- Customized A4 CV (print-ready PDF)
- Oral pitch (2 minutes) + interview outline + personal FAQ
- (Option) Print checklist / file preparation + “D-day” mini guide
PROGRAM WEEK 1
Building the case & the direction
Day 1 – Framing + diagnosis
Day 2 – Intelligent search (references that talk about you)
Day 3 – Image-making & graphic consistency
Day 4 – Dossier: 10 themes (part 1)
Day 5 – Dossier: 10 themes (part 2) + self-portrait
PROGRAM WEEK 2
Portfolio, CV, oral + finalization
Day 6 – Portfolio: sorting & storytelling
Day 7 – Portfolio: layout & captions
Day 8 – Personalized A4 CV
Day 9 – Interview preparation (simulation 1)
Day 10 – Final jury (simulation 2) + ready-to-print pack
Recommended organization & format
Materials / tools
- Ideal group: 6 to 10 people (qualitative feedback)
- Rhythm: 5 days/week, 4h to 6h/day depending on intensity
- Includes: individual feedback + corrections + templates (CV/portfolio)
- Required: computer + print access (or group print at end)
- Smartphone or camera (self-portrait + own captures)
- Computer (InDesign/Canva/Affinity/PowerPoint OK)
- Notebook + pencils / glue / scissors (for research & quick models)
- A4 printer access (or printing service)
"Plus points that make all the difference
- Visual culture” bonus session (2h): learning to quote without copying, building a reference library
- Individual coaching 30 min post-course (by video) for final proofreading before submission
- Print pack: quality control + A4 bulk order