INTRODUCTION TO FASHION DESIGN I (6 SCU)

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: use appropriate colors and shapes in creating simple designs; draw basic figure proportions, contours, balances, poses, and movements of fashion silhouettes; show evidence of aesthetic and functional details in fashion drawing; display their working progress in a visual portfolio for a wide range of audiences in relation to ethical and aesthetic aspects; and apply contemporary and emerging influences on contemporary design practices with appropriate technology applications and resources.

Topics:

This course will introduce students to color, design elements, and fashion illustration in order to achieve visual aesthetics. To a larger extent, the students will study the relation of form and function in design. Weekly assignments are given to develop the students’ design skills, as well as to practice their capability in handling deadlines and working within schedules. Students learn how to make a fashion illustration that focuses on the development of individual ability and potential through the practical studio activities of drawing, painting, and practical exercises using a variety of media techniques and experimentation. This course introduces students to basic figure drawings and fashion anatomy. Students learn rendering techniques with pencils, markers, and color pencils for female and male silhouettes, and develop technical drawing skills in relation to the manufacturing of fashion clothing. Students are expected to improve their ability to work with visual elements in two dimensions, and practice their adaptation to design disciplines. The development of a signature style is introduced in order to build a character and image into the illustration.