{"id":103,"date":"2025-02-03T19:20:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T19:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/?page_id=103"},"modified":"2026-04-16T19:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:47:43","slug":"discover-fashion-design-at-drexel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/index.php\/discover-fashion-design-at-drexel\/","title":{"rendered":"DISCOVER FASHION DESIGN AT DREXEL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"932\" src=\"https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hera2018Fashion-scaled-e1759432596168-1024x932.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-271\" style=\"width:506px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hera2018Fashion-scaled-e1759432596168-1024x932.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hera2018Fashion-scaled-e1759432596168-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hera2018Fashion-scaled-e1759432596168-768x699.jpg 768w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hera2018Fashion-scaled-e1759432596168-1536x1397.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hera2018Fashion-scaled-e1759432596168.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>JULY 12 &#8211; JULY 18, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Summer Residential Program<\/strong> <strong>for High School Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuition:<\/strong> $2,400 (<strong>FULL, NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">APPLY AND REGISTER<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.com\/C20688_ustores\/web\/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=1&amp;CATID=12&amp;SINGLESTORE=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PAY DEPOSIT AND TUTION BALANCE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4465-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4465-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4465-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4465-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4465-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4465.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" id=\"ABOUT-FASH\">ABOUT THE PROGRAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a high school student passionate about fashion? Immerse yourself in the exciting world of fashion design this summer with Drexel University\u2019s&nbsp;Pre-College Fashion Design Program,&nbsp;July 12-18, 2026. This&nbsp;<strong>one-week residential program<\/strong>&nbsp;offers an exclusive opportunity to explore the creative process behind fashion design while expanding your skills and portfolio, living in the dorms on Drexel\u2019s campus and having fun along the way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What You\u2019ll Experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hands-on Studio Projects:<\/strong>&nbsp;Learn fashion illustration, draping, print design, natural silk dyeing, and technical sketching. Work with cutting-edge tools like Clo-3D and Shima Seiki\u2019s Apex knitwear design software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lectures &amp; Insights:<\/strong>&nbsp;Gain inspiration from Drexel faculty and industry professionals on topics like sustainable design, print design, historic costume, digital technology, using AI as a design tool and portfolio presentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Field Trips &amp; Industry Exposure:<\/strong>&nbsp;Explore Philadelphia\u2019s design scene by visiting design studios, art museums and local attractions. Connect with industry leaders to learn about diverse careers in fashion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portfolio Building:<\/strong>&nbsp;Create original designs, digital artwork, and 3D renderings to jumpstart your fashion portfolio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4375-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4375-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4375-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4375-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4375-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4375.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" id=\"FORMAT-FASH\">PROGRAM FORMAT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not all work! You\u2019ll enjoy fun campus and city activities, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>silk screen workshop<\/strong>&nbsp;with Drexel\u2019s Visual Studies faculty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evening trips like an after-dinner run to&nbsp;<strong>Insomnia Cookies<\/strong>&nbsp;with your peers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exciting field trips to local attractions like&nbsp;<strong>Bok Building<\/strong>&nbsp;which is&nbsp;filled with the city\u2019s coolest makers, artists and entrepreneurs and&nbsp;<strong>Wonder Spaces<\/strong>, a unique interactive art experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to relax, socialize, and bond with students who share your passion for fashion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4525-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4525-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4525-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4525-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4525-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/westphal.drexel.edu\/summer-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4525.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" id=\"DETAILS-FASH\">PROGRAM DETAILS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open to high school students who have completed their sophomore year by July 2026 and are at least 16 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$2,400*, covering accommodations, meals, materials, field trips, and more.&nbsp;Deadline for final payments\/forms is June 12, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*A $300 deposit is due at registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaces are limited to&nbsp;16 students, so apply early! Applications include a personal essay and a school transcript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to start your fashion journey? Apply using the link below. Take the first step towards your future in fashion design\u2014join us this summer for an unforgettable week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/drexel.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_0pjphVaPJErToyO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY AND REGISTER<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.com\/C20688_ustores\/web\/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=1&amp;CATID=12&amp;SINGLESTORE=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PAY DEPOSIT AND TUTION BALANCE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" id=\"QUESTIONS-FASH\">QUESTIONS?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions, contact Cindy Golembuski at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:cag48@drexel.edu\"><strong>cag48@drexel.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JULY 12 &#8211; JULY 18, 2026 A Summer Residential Program for High School Students Tuition: $2,400 (FULL, NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS) ABOUT THE PROGRAM Are you a high school student passionate about fashion? 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