Fashion Accessories Design

Learn to Create an Inspired Collection in this visual arts course designed to help students develop creative thinking, design skills, and artistic communication through fashion accessory design. Lessons align with the National Core Arts Standards (NCAS) and support homeschool documentation and portfolio learning.

Students explore how professional designers create cohesive accessory collections that enhance an outfit. Learners design hats, jewelry, scarves, belts, shoes, and bags while applying concepts such as theme development, color coordination, form, and function.

Throughout the course, students engage in the full artistic process—planning, creating, refining, and reflecting on their work. Projects encourage originality and problem-solving while reinforcing visual storytelling and design intent.

Learners may work using traditional materials or digital tools. The flexible self-paced format allows students to progress independently while building confidence and creative independence.

Aligns with NCAS visual arts standards

Students will:
Develop and plan original accessory designs based on themes and inspiration
(NCAS: Create)
Apply elements and principles of design such as color, line, shape, balance, and unity
(NCAS: Create)
Create a cohesive accessory collection that demonstrates intentional design choices
(NCAS: Create)
Reflect on and describe design decisions using appropriate visual arts vocabulary
(NCAS: Respond)
Connect fashion design to culture, personal expression, and real-world use
(NCAS: Connect)


What Students Will Learn:
The role of accessories in fashion design
How to design hats, jewelry, scarves, belts, shoes, and bags
Creating a themed, cohesive accessory collection
Color coordination and mix-and-match styling
Fashion sketching and design presentation
Creative confidence and visual storytelling

Who This Course Is For:
Students interested in fashion design and accessories
Beginner to intermediate learners
Homeschool students seeking visual arts credit or enrichment
Creators who enjoy independent, guided projects

Why This Course Works:
Professional fashion design concepts made accessible
Flexible self-paced format
Encourages originality and collection thinking
Builds skills transferable to fashion illustration and design studies

Homeschool & Portfolio Use
This course supports:
Visual arts portfolio development
Creative process documentation
NCAS-aligned learning outcomes
Independent study and enrichment credit

External Resources
Students will need to use Nearpod (it’s a free online learning platform), a safe, secure space for only one learner accessing the lessons.

Supplies Needed
Paper, pencil, black pigment fine point pen, coloring materials of choice or digital drawing tools
Provided Templates (downloads)

Perfect for homeschool portfolios, independent study, or creative enrichment, this course provides a strong foundation for future fashion studies and portfolio development.

Course Format

* Self-paced video lessons
* Guided, project-based activities
* Flexible schedule with lifetime access to course materials
* Suitable for traditional or digital art tools

Syllabus

Lesson 1: Coordination and Theming

Lesson 2: Footwear

Lesson 3: Hats

Lesson 4: Jewelry

Pathway Note
Students can combine this course with the Fashion Illustration course to create a full fashion design pathway, developing skills from sketching garments to designing coordinated accessories.

External Resources
Students will need to use Nearpod (it’s a free online learning platform), a safe, secure space for only one learner accessing the lessons.

Start when you want.
Learn at your own pace.
6 Months of access to Lessons.

Teacher
Lori King (she/her)
B.F.A in Fashion Design
A.A.S in Illustration/Art History
A.A.S in Graphic Design
Special Effects Artist certified with CSEP
Polymer Clay Artist

Ready to explore the world of fashion design and illustration? Let’s create something amazing together!