Whether you’re interested in having a fun experience over the summer, building on current skills, or tightening the focus of your degree, a summer course may be just what you are looking for. It can last anywhere from a few days to the entire summer and there are many subject areas to choose from.

What is a summer course in accessories design? In a course like this you might learn about anything and everything from conceptualizing to designing accessories.  Course work can vary depending on the class, but some may offer a focus in areas such as fashion drawing, fashion marketing, history of fashion, and computer-aided design (CAD).  Some courses may focus on more broad topics, while others may be more technical and hands-on.

Completing a course in accessories design can strengthen your design, leadership, and communication skills, which can lead to greater knowledge in your area of interest and better job opportunities. The skills you learn may assist you in your accessory design business or may help you get ahead in your current retail position.

Tuition costs vary based on the institute of higher learning you choose to attend as well as with course length and type. There are international and online options for most courses. Be sure to research carefully so you will know the costs in advance.

There are a number of careers you can apply for after completing a course in accessories design. Adding this type of course to a degree may enable you to find work as a graphic, apparel or footwear designer, a visual merchandiser, a fashion merchandising and operations assistant or perhaps a CAD textile designer. You may enjoy designing items for men, women or children. If you are at an entry level, you may wish to become a design intern and try several areas of focus.

If you like the idea of designing accessories, you may want to try a summer course. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.