Design Studio 1
This course guides students through SoFA Method, our signature design process. Students will work on both a minor and a major project, learning how to generate and develop design concepts from inspiration to execution. With an emphasis on creative freedom, students are encouraged to experiment with a wide range of materials, even without prior garment construction experience. The course focuses on building creative problem-solving strategies to enhance design thinking and originality.
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Schedule:
FACE TO FACE
Design Studio 1: Creative Problem Solving - A
Monday | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | September 1, 2025 - January 19, 2026
ONLINE
Design Studio 1: Creative Problem Solving - B
Wednesday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Synchronous) 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (Asynchronous) | August 27, 2025 - January 14, 2026
NOTE: Class schedules may change without prior notice. Our Admissions Office will be in touch with enrolled students for any updates or changes to this class schedule.
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COURSE OUTLINE:
Week 1: Introduction to Design
Week 2: Introduction to Creativity and Creative Problem-Solving
Week 3: Development of Idea and Communication of Idea
Week 4: Derivation of Tangible Concepts Into Another Tangible Design or Art Piece and Presentation to Audience/Viewer/Listener
Week 5: Discussion on Fashion Design Composition
Week 6: Transferring and Applying Design Ideas To a Fashion Piece
Week 7: MIDTERMS PT 1 - Graded presentation
Week 8: Consultation day
Week 9: MIDTERMS PT 2
Week 10: Introduction to Other Learning and Creative Disciplines
Week 11: Lecture-Discussion on Performance Art and Impact To Audio, Visual and Other Sensors
Week 12: Presentation of Chosen Performance Art and Visual Representation (Mood Sculpture)
Week 13: Research on an Avant-Garde Designer
Week 14: Briefing for Final Project
Week 15: Graded presentation, consultation and feedback session on the final project
Week 16: Finals Production Day + Consultations
Week 17: Mini Runway Show
Week 18: Debriefing and Last Learnings
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MATERIALS NEEDED:
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A4 bond paper
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Pencil A4
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Sketchbook
- Art materials depending on design/sketches (newspaper, clay, wire, etc.)
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Payment Terms:
Payment for Credit/Debit Card, GrabPay, Gcash, Paymaya, and Buy Now Pay Later via BillEase and Atome Installmen Plan is now available through PayMongo upon CHECK OUT.
Enrolling students have the option to settle tuition for this course in full upon enrollment, or avail of our 2-part Installment Plan. Please click on the appropriate payment term upon checkout to confirm your initial enrollment.
- Full Payment
- Upon Enrollment: PHP 36,374.87
- 2-Part Installment Plan
- Upon Enrollment: PHP 19,687.43
- 2nd Payment: PHP 19,687.43
- 12-Part Installment Plan (via Bukas)
- If you choose to avail of this installment plan, please contact our Admission Office at admissions@sofa.edu.ph
For students availing the 2-part Installment Plan, succeeding payments may be settled directly with our Finance Office. Post-dated checks will be required for all installment plans. For more information, kindly email admissions@sofa.edu.ph.
NOTE: Tuition and applicable fees for this course have been adjusted for the 1st semester of S.Y. 2023-2024 in view of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.