Fashion is much more than clothing: it is a form of communication, a cultural expression, and a driver of change. Through fashion design, we influence society, explore identities, and question the present in order to imagine possible futures. Today’s fashion designer not only creates garments but also designs experiences, narratives, and systems that respond to contemporary challenges.
Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Fashion




General Information
Qualification
Higher Artistic Education Degree in Design
Specialisation
Fashion Design
Credits
240 ECTS
Duration
4 years
Learning Format
Practical and theoretical
Start Date
September
Applications
April
Available Places
30
The Official Bachelor’s Degree in Design at ESD Madrid is a four-year programme that offers students the opportunity to develop ideas that create impact and drive change, using design as a tool to rethink the visual society around us.
Our Bachelor’s Degree in Design, specialising in Fashion, prepares you to develop a creative, critical, and socially engaged perspective by combining experimentation, technique, and strategy. Throughout your studies at ESD, you will learn to research trends, master materials and production processes, and build your own design discourse. You will explore tools that will enable you to create proposals with aesthetic impact and innovative value. Studying with us means immersing yourself in an interdisciplinary environment where fashion becomes a vehicle for expression and transformation.
Curriculum
First Year
Foundations of Design. Analysis
6 ectsFoundations of Design. Ideation
6 ectsDrawing. Representation
4 ectsDrawing. Communication
4 ectsVolume
4 ectsRepresentation Systems
4 ectsDigital Technology
4 ectsColour
4 ectsScientific Foundations for Design
4 ectsEcodesign
4 ectsTheory and History of Art
4 ectsPattern Making and Garment Construction. Foundations
4 ectsPattern Making and Garment Construction. Transformations
4 ectsHistorical and Artistic Contexts of Fashion Design
4 ectsSecond Year
Photography and Audiovisual Media
4 ectsTechniques of Expression and Communication
4 ectsTheory and History of Design
4 ectsTheory and Culture of Design
4 ectsTextile Technology Materials
4 ectsTextile Technology. Media
4 ectsTextile Techniques. Processes
4 ectsRepresentation Systems Applied to Fashion
4 ectsDigital Fashion
4 ectsPattern Making and Garment Construction. Processes
4 ectsPattern Making and Garment Construction. Development
4 ectsIntroduction to Fashion Projects
6 ectsFashion Projects
6 ectsFashion Drawing
4 ectsThird Year
Aesthetics
4 ectsBusiness Organisation
4 ectsTextile Techniques. Printing and Dyeing
3 ectsTextile Techniques. Ornamentation and Fabric Enhancement
3 ectsHistory of Fashion
4 ectsStyling Projects
4 ectsFashion Photography
4 ectsStyling for Performance and Audiovisual Media
4 ectsFashion Collections
4 ectsFashion Collections. Development
6 ectsFashion Image
4 ectsSculptural Object and Clothing
4 ectsElective Modules
8 ectsFourth Year
Accessories. Design and Prototyping
6 ectsBusiness Organisation
4 ectsFashion Business Management
4 ectsElective Modules
22 ectsInternships
12 ectsFinal Degree Project
12 ectsElective Modules
Contemporary Haute Couture Atelier
6 ectsKnitwear Fashion Design
6 ectsFashion Laboratory for the Future
6 ectsAudiovisual Productions for Fashion. Fashion Films
4 ectsBrand Identity Projects in Fashion
6 ectsVirtual Reality Fashion Projects
6 ectsDigital Fashion Communication Project
4 ectsAlternative Tailoring
6 ectsTraditional and Industrial Screen Printing for Fashion
4 ectsEphemeral Architectures
6 ectsExperimental Creation. Surface Treatments
4 ectsCreativity. Creative Thinking and Design Thinking
4 ectsDigital Industrial Print Design
4 ectsExhibition Design
4 ectsFurniture Design for Habitat
4 ectsPortfolio Design
4 ectsService Design
6 ectsExperimental Design. Textile Creation and Pattern Making
6 ectsDesign for Events and Performances
4 ectsDesign for Social Innovation
6 ectsEcodesign. Life Cycle and Environmental Certification
4 ectsUser Experience
4 ectsDigital Manufacturing
4 ectsIntroduction to Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
4 ectsIntroduction to Video Game Design
6 ectsArtificial Intelligence Applied to Design
4 ectsResearch for Designers
4 ectsMarketing for Designers
4 ectsObject and Interface
6 ectsAudiovisual Pre-production, Production, and Post-production
4 ectsDrawing Processes and Techniques
4 ectsCreative Programming
4 ectsExperimental Graphic Projects Applied to Objects
4 ectsExperimental Illustration Projects
4 ectsProjects for Social Emergency Contexts
4 ectsCommunication and Graphic Presentation Techniques
4 ectsDyeing and Printing Techniques Applied to Projects
4 ectsTrends, Rhetoric, and Production Processes
6 ectsInformation Visualisation
3 ectsWhy Study at ESD Madrid
Public and Accessible Education
"Hands-on Learning" Methodology
Personalised and Supportive Learning Environment
Curricular Flexibility
We offer a flexible curriculum that adapts to the needs and aspirations of each student. The first year consists of shared modules that provide a solid foundation in design, common to all specialisations. From the second year onwards, the programme is enriched by a broad selection of elective courses, allowing students to shape a personalised learning pathway aligned with their interests and professional aspirations.
Social and Environmental Impact
Training in Design Thinking and Professional Practice
International Partnerships
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for fashion designers today are broad and full of possibilities within a constantly evolving professional landscape. Numerous opportunities exist across different sectors, allowing creatives to explore various roles and find their place in the industry.
Projects
In Póster, our digital magazine, we have more of our students’ standout projects
Faculty
Elena Díaz Martín
Fashion Design Projects, Fashion Design Programme Coordinator

Raquel Soto Izquierdo
Projects
Brezo Alcoceba
Projects

Eva Iszoro
Projects

Alejandro Montaner Dobón
Projects

Rosa María Alonso
Projects

Juan Carlos Pajares Manzano
Projects

María del Carmen López Ramos
Materials

María Paloma García
Materials
Gonzalo Cordero de Ciria
Audiovisual Media

Belén López Esclapez
Audiovisual Media
Pablo María García Llamas
Photography and Audiovisual Media
Marisa Vico Nieto
Volume

Isabel Fernandez Sánchez
Digital Media

Ana Del Río Del Olmo
Graphic Representation Media
Beatriz Ortega Fraile
Artistic Drawing and Colour

Mercedes Emilia Martín Perez
Artistic Drawing and Colour
Rocío Heras Verbo
History

Francisco Javier Martín Encinar
History
Alba Marrodan Leirado
History
Marta Romero Román
Historia
Carolina Gracia Labarta
Marketing
Igor Bermúdez
Marketing
Admissions & Fees
If you hold a Secondary Education Diploma (Bachillerato), a University Degree, or a Higher Technical Qualification
Admission Test Registration
Admission Test
Our methodology is based on “learning by doing”, offering a close and personalised educational experience that values diversity. We encourage the development of critical thinking, preparing students in both methodology and technical skills, while providing the flexibility to create a tailored academic profile through modules from other specialisations. Our design projects are oriented towards improving quality of life, addressing social and environmental challenges.
Results
Enrolment
Alternative Routes of Admission
Direct Admission
Maturity Assessment Test
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Internships in Companies
Professional internships are a mandatory requirement during the final year of the degree and offer students the opportunity to connect directly with leading companies in the design sector. Through established agreements with a variety of organisations, students can apply their knowledge in a professional environment aligned with their academic training.
Each internship is structured to integrate classroom learning and strengthen professional skills in a real-world context. Tutors and programme coordinators guide the process to ensure that every student finds a placement aligned with their profile and interests, while supervising their progress throughout the experience.


