HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

  • Who should take these courses?

    We've created these online courses for aspiring fashion designers, sewing/design hobbyists, and dabblers looking to gain some new skills. We offer courses for all levels and welcome beginners to our community.

  • What tools/equipment do I need?

    We recommend that students have a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer, as well as a smart phone to upload photos of their weekly classwork and homework assignments. Additional course specific supply lists will be provided with each course.

  • What will my schedule look like for the certificate courses?

    Our certificate courses will have a weekly drip schedule that will release that week's lessons, classwork submission prompts, and homework submission prompts. Students will then have access to weekly live office hours via Google Hangouts to speak with their instructor for questions and real-time feedback. Students will be expected to submit their assignments by midnight the evening before the next lesson release.

  • What will my schedule look like for hobbyist projects and workshops?

    Once you purchase our online workshops and hobbyist projects, your schedule is your own. You will not receive a grade, so you can complete each project at your leisure.

  • Will I receive a grade for taking a course?

    Only students taking our Certificate Courses will receive grades. Passing grades will count towards Made Institute's Designer Development Program.

  • Is Made Institute a real school?

    Yes! We are licensed by the PA Dept. of Education. Our curriculum has been scrutinized and approved by the state to ensure our students are getting a quality education.

  • Does Made Institute offer a degree?

    No. While we are licensed as a Privately Licensed School, Made Institute is not accredited. We have found that many of our students are not looking for a degree, but rather an expedited education that will get them closer to their fashion design goals more quickly. Upon completion of the Certificate Courses, students will receive a Certificate of Completion.

  • How long will I have access to the course materials?

    Our Certificate Courses will expire 90 days after the day you enroll. Our hobbyist projects and workshops will be available as long as the student membership is active.

  • I am taking a class in the Studio, what is this course for?

    If you are joining our Studio Sewing Classes, we have enrolled you in a Study Guide to help you practice. This Online Resource includes video demonstrations of all the techniques you learn in the studio, so you can reference them anytime, anywhere, for the duration of your time in the course. These videos are supplemental, so don't worry, you will still receive the hands-on mentoring you signed up for! You can watch the videos on your phone, laptop, desktop computer or tablet.

DESIGN EDUCATION ON YOUR TERMS

We’ve brought the same excellent caliber of design education from our Philadelphia classrooms to the comfort of your home studio. We offer certificate courses from our licensed programs as well as hobbyist projects, so designers and makers of all levels can access Made’s exciting curriculums. We are so excited to expand our community and bring Made Institute to your fingertips.

HOW IT WORKS-CERTIFICATE COURSES

  • Easy Online Enrollment

    Create an account with your own personal login to access our exclusive online portal with easy sign-up and check out. We offer subscriptions and 1-time purchases that suit your individual needs.

  • Weekly Drip Schedule

    Students will gain access to each week's lessons within their course portal. This includes pro tips, printable PDFs, and classwork prompts through our discussion boards.

  • Weekly Classwork and Homework Submissions

    Students can easily upload images of their progress with a smartphone or scanner.

  • Live Office Hours

    We believe that students need real-time feedback especially when learning online. We've built live interactions with our Made Instructors into each program course.

  • Course Completion and Certificate

    Unlike many other online resources, we are a real school offering certificates that are recognized by the PA Board of Education. Students that complete our certificate courses with a passing grade will receive a certificate of completion.