OSAKA INSTITUTE OF FASHION College

Major from 2nd year

Fashion Creator

Knit Artist Course

KNIT ARTIST

Acquire the expressive power of knitting, which has infinite possibilities.

This is a course that offers specialized learning about the design and techniques of knit products, which account for half of all apparel clothing.
We have introduced a WHOLEGARMENT® computerized flat knitting machine, which has no seam allowance and allows for more three-dimensional expression, and you can use the same state-of-the-art equipment used by world-famous brands in your everyday production.

Creating works that pursue the expression of knitting

Students will create knitwear that is full of originality and incorporates their free imagination. They will hold regular shows and exhibitions of their work, and will present a collection as their graduation project in their third year.

A knitting studio equipped with the latest equipment, rare anywhere in Japan

We have introduced a WHOLEGARMENT® computerized flat knitting machine (fully seamless type) and the latest knit design system, which are rarely seen in vocational schools, and provide computer-assisted production training.

Collaboration with companies and department stores

We have undertaken many collaborations, including product development in collaboration with the Senshu Knit Association and working with Knuth Smurf at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store to propose a main VP.

curriculum

with infinite expanse,
Learn the expressive power of knitting.

Knitted products can be freely shaped from a single thread. It is said that they now account for half of all apparel. Our school has introduced the latest equipment, a whole garment computer flat knitting machine, which is used by famous brands around the world, and uses it in regular classes. By using knit and woven fabrics appropriately, you can create the image you want to express.

2ndyear

Educational subjects
  • Product planning Ⅰ
  • Fashion drawing Ⅱ
  • Graphic design Ⅰ
  • Knit modeling Ⅰ
  • pattern product Ⅱ
  • Sample making Ⅱ
  • 3D cutting Ⅱ
  • Material knowledge Ⅱ
  • Employment measures I
  • fashion business theory
  • Industry information
  • Business communication Ⅱ

Work presentation schedule

[First half] Summer festival show announcement
[Late] Spring Festival Show Announcement

3rdyear

Educational subjects
  • Product planning II
  • Graphic design Ⅱ
  • Pattern product Ⅲ
  • Knit Modeling II (Knit CAD)
  • knit creation knitting
  • knit production
  • Employment measures II
  • Graduation work

Work presentation schedule

[First half] Summer Festival Works Exhibition
[Late period] Autumn festival show announcement
Graduation production collection announcement

Main subjects

Knit modeling Ⅰ

Students will use crochet hooks and needles to create knitted fabrics and understand the characteristics of knits. Learn the basic knowledge of knitting by creating knitted products based on hand-knitting.

Knit modeling Ⅱ

We use WHOLEGARMENT computerized flat knitting machines to perform everything from design to production of knitted products. Learn techniques to freely design patterns and colors and convert them into knitted fabric data.

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