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FASH 0008 - Fashion Illustration

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 108 (36 lecture, 72 laboratory) Description: Illustration techniques with emphasis on figure proportions used in the fashion industry. Various media used to communicate fashion and apparel details. Illustration software presented with focus on technical drawings. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 36 Laboratory 72 By Arrangement Contact Hours 108 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Apply knowledge of drawing materials by using each to create fashion illustrations and develop freehand drawing skills. Create fashion illustration sketches using watercolor and colored pencils to demonstrate how to apply basic color theory principles to illustration. Demonstrate understanding and use of fashion illustration software to communicate apparel details. Course Content Outline I. Materials used for fashion illustration A. drawing pencils B. pen and ink C. marker pen D. watercolor paint and brush E. colored pencils F. light weight drawing paper G. watercolor paper H. sketchbook II. Drawing the fashion figure A. fashion figure proportions vs. real figure proportions B. drawing women C. drawing heads D. drawing arms and hands E. drawing legs and feet F. drawing men G. drawing children III. Drawing fashion illustration garments A. using pencil, pen and ink, marker, watercolor, and colored pencil to illustrate garments B. dresses C. shirts and tops D. jackets and coats E. necklines F. sleeves G. pants H. skirts IV. Rendering techniques for fashion illustration A. using pencil, pen and ink, marker, watercolor, and colored pencil to render design details B. textural surfaces of textiles C. prints and patterns on textiles D. knit textiles E. accessories V. Basic color theory A. the color wheel B. mixing colors C. how colors interact with each other D. colors for seasons E. colors for moods VI. Drawing flat sketches A. diagramming construction details of garments B. hand drawn flat sketches of garments C. computer generated flat sketches of garments, using software such as Adobe Illustrator Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. identify the types of drawing materials used to create fashion illustrations; 2. develop freehand drawing skills; 3. develop copy ready fashion figures meeting industry standards; 4. identify the different types of media to complete illustrations for a portfolio; 5. discuss rendering techniques to illustrate the textural surfaces of textiles and accessories; 6. apply basic color theory principles to fashion illustration sketches using watercolor and colored pencil; 7. identify ways to communicate apparel details through hand drawn flat sketches; and 8. apply fashion illustration software, such as Adobe Illustrator, to communicate apparel details. Laboratory Objectives: 1. apply knowledge of drawing materials by using each to create fashion illustrations; 2. develop freehand drawing skills; 3. practice drawing copy ready fashion figures meeting industry standards; 4. complete illustrations for a portfolio using several media, including pencil, pen and ink, marker, watercolor, and colored pencil; 5. apply rendering techniques to illustrate the textural surfaces of textiles and accessories; 6. apply basic color theory principles to fashion illustration sketches using watercolor and colored pencil; 7. apply hand drawn flat sketches to communicate apparel details; 8. apply fashion illustration software, such as Adobe Illustrator, to communicate apparel details; and 9. analyze the differences between flat sketch and fashion illustration through group discussion of examples. Methods of Evaluation Projects Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read information describing the differences between real figure proportions and fashion figure proportions and be able to explain the differences of each during a class discussion. 2. Read the text about garment details. Use the internet to then research the garment details that are being used in the current season and be prepared to share findings during a class discussion. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Utilizing information on the differences between real figure proportions and fashion figure proportions, draw at least 10 fashion proportioned figures. 2. Paint 30 1-1/2 inch squares including 6 different hues with 5 value shifts for each hue. Write definitions of the terms hue and value. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Using existing garments as a basis, draw 15 pencil sketched fashion illustrations complying with fashion industry proportions. Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. 1. 2 11x14 sketchbooks- 100 pages each, white 2. 18x24 pad drawing paper- 50lb white paper 3. pencils - 2H, 2B, 4B 4. black roller ball pen 5. Prisma color pencils 6. watercolor paints 7. watercolor paint brushes