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THE PROGRAM
This is a 12 week online bootcamp that runs from March 28 – June 17, 2022. Each week, you will work independently, on your own schedule, watching video lessons and completing course assignments. You will also have an opportunity to meet with your Mentor and cohort peers during a 1 hour live Q & A session. We anticipate you will devote, on average, 3-4 hours per week to completing the coursework.
When students are selecting their mentor, they will see each mentors’ weekly session time slot so they can select the best time for their schedule.
Your mentor will be a professional designer or garment developer working in the streetwear, fashion, or sneaker industry.
Your mentor will provide you with video feedback on your weekly assignment each week for the duration of the course and meets with you once a week on a zoom call with your cohort. Your mentor will also be available to provide guidance on the course work and to answer your questions.
The application process requires you to complete a short survey to identify any prior design experience and includes a short written response why you want to participate in the program. There will also be an opportunity to submit a design sample and an optional 2 min video to convey your interest in the bootcamp.
It’s OK. The meetings with your mentor are not required, but students are strongly encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible to maximize their learning experience and benefit from their mentor’s industry knowledge, expertise, and insights.
This program will teach you the key skills to prepare you to cost-effectively and efficiently create a tech pack for your product so that you can capitalize on your ideas. It will be a journey through the design process from sketch to manufacturing to help you gain the knowledge needed to create your first product sample or prototype utilizing an industry standard tool.
In this bootcamp you will learn:
- How to become better prepared to take the steps necessary to manufacture your product idea and launch a brand.
- Information on the ins and outs of working with manufacturers to get accurate estimates from your material suppliers and manufacturers.
- How to demonstrate the industry knowledge necessary to advance in the product development area of the fashion industry.
Upon successfully creating your projects and completing the program, you will receive a certificate of completion.
This program is intended for students who have some background knowledge of the Streetwear, Fashion, or Sneaker industry and want to explore branding products and developing the design elements necessary to bring a line to market. The bootcamp will focus on developing the technical skills and vocabulary needed to communicate with manufacturers via product specifications. Students should have an interest in design, understanding the technical aspects of design creation, and creating the specifications required for product manufacturing.
This program is an ideal fit for students who have previously completed the Streetwear Essentials, Fashion Industry Essentials, or Sneaker Essentials courses with Yellowbrick, FIT, and Parsons.
Students must be 18 years old to apply to the program. The bootcamp will require basic skills in sketching and knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop skills that can be transferred to Illustrator. Students must be willing to learn basic Illustrator skills prior to program start and we recommend utilizing Illustrator online tutorials to level up your skills.
The 3 month term costs $2499.00. The first payment of $500 is due to reserve your spot and the $1999 balance is due one week before class starts.
No, there is no application fee to apply.
No, scholarships are not available for the Design Accelerator bootcamp.
Whenever you like — the program is entirely online, self-paced, and on-demand. That means you can study and access the program lessons whenever and wherever you can connect to the Internet.
All program materials can be found online. You can access and review the materials whenever you like through the course login page, which you’ll receive once you enroll — all you need is an internet-connected device.
You can access the program on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Desktop or laptop computers tend to provide the best experience.
Class videos or materials are not downloadable. However, once enrolled, you will have unlimited access to all videos and materials while in the course.
The program is time bound and has a set start and end date. The course must be completed during this period.
All program materials can be found online. You can access and review the materials whenever you like through the course login page, which you’ll receive once you enroll — all you need is an internet-connected device.
Our mission at Yellowbrick is to empower the next generation of talent to find their passion and build a career doing what they love. We strive to deliver on this vision by partnering with top-tier universities and world-class global brands to provide students with unparalleled online educational experiences and inspiring career opportunities.
