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2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FDC 144 - Fashion Drawing

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Development of the fashion croquis as well as technical drawings of apparel on the fashion figure.  Includes drawing the fashion figure, designing the garment, rendering the fabric, and targeted presentation

Information: Completion of  ART 110  or ART 213  and prior drawing coursework is recommended before enrolling in this course.  If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Develop the fashion croquis.
  2. Relate fashion illustrators in history and current to personal drawing development.
  3. Describe a designer’s process book.
  4. Render a technical drawing of a garment.
  5. Identify silhouettes and analyze proportion.
  6. Draw garments and details: collars, sleeves and necklines, pants, dresses and other apparel.
  7. Render fabrics and the textures of fabrics in several different drawing media.
  8. Present an original targeting final project presentation.

Outline:
  1. Drawing the Fashion Figure
    1. Technical drawing
      1. Production uses
      2. Working sketch of garment details
    2. Fashion illustration
      1. Advertising uses
      2. Flair and emphasis of design details
    3. Rendering techniques
      1. Papers for varying media
      2. Water color concerns
      3. Drawing pencils and ink pens
  2. Designing the Garment
    1. Principles of design
    2. Garment design and construction
    3. Drawing the parts of a garment
    4. Drawing the garment on the figure
  3. Rendering the Fabric
    1. Methods of rendering fabric
    2. Rendering the fabric to scale on the garment
  4. Portfolio Presentation
    1. Types of portfolios
    2. Employer concerns


Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2019/2020