FASHION ILLUSTRATION (6 SCU)

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to apply theoretical concepts and knowledge in fashion design, use appropriate colors and shapes in creating simple design, draw basic figure proportion, contour, balance, poses and movements of fashion silhouette, apply aesthetic and functional details in fashion drawing, demonstrate knowledge about contemporary issues in fashion industry, demonstrate self-management & set priorities based on upon values and goals, use appropriate technology in fashion industry

Topics:

This course will introduce students to color, design elements and creative manipulation in order to achieve visual aesthetics. To the 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. By learning how to make a Fashion Illustration that focuses on the development of individual ability and potential through practical studio activities of drawing, painting and practical exercises using a variety of media techniques and experimentation. This course introduces students to basic figure drawing and fashion anatomy, as well as to learn rendering techniques with pencil, marker, water color pencil and digital rendering, and also developing technical drawing skill in relation to the manufacture 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 signature style is introduced in order to build a character and image into the illustration.

Pre-requisite: None