Description:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to create fashion illustrations using several different types of media and begin to develop content for their fashion portfolio. The student will be able to express and apply color, mood, detail and form in representing a variety of different types of apparel. This class includes a study of all types of fashion drawing including technical drawings, garment detail drawings and development of a full cohesive collection. 3 hrs./wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $100 to $200.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Identify and differentiate between the various types of fashion drawings and explain their importance and application.
2. Define all terminology and vocabulary related to fashion drawing and materials used.
3. Develop a set of croqui drawing figures to appropriate scale and proportion for use in illustrating various types of apparel.
4. Choose appropriate croqui pose for effective illustration of different types of apparel.
5. Illustrate ability to apply color, shading, depth and texture.
6. Demonstrate ability to render a wide variety of styles and fabrications in different types of media including markers and watercolors.
7. Draw detailed technical drawing in the appropriate scale for use in technical packages and specifications.
8. Research current market trends and fashion forces and apply them as inspiration in creation of original design ideas.
9. Apply the principles and elements of design in the development of a cohesive collection of original designs that communicate effectively to a selected target market or brand image.
10. Scan in original illustrations for use in creation of portfolio ready compositions.
11. Develop full advertising layouts in Adobe Photoshop to fit an appropriate brand image.
12. Print out and mount computer generated story boards for presentation to class.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Introduction to Fashion Illustration
   A. Explain the history of fashion illustration.
   B. Identify the different types of fashion drawing and their importance
to the industry.
   C. Define fashion drawing terminology and apparel detail components
vocabulary.
   D. Introduce the materials and media used in creating fashion
drawings.

II. The Fashion Figure
   A. Demonstrate ability to plan and draw fashion croquis to standard
nine head scale including:
         i. Front view
        ii. Back view
       iii. Side view
        iv. ¾ view	
   B. Apply the S curve techniques for drawing figures to demonstrate
movement and weight distribution.
   C. Create a set of fashion croquis in multiple poses for use in
illustrating fashion apparel.

III. Drawing Detail Techniques	
   A. Use different shading and line weight effects to create 3
dimensional forms.
   B. Show ability to shade a figure from various light source positions.
   C. Complete a series of exercises in drawing figure details from
different angles including:
        i. Faces
       ii. Facial features
      iii. Hair
       iv. Hands
        v. Feet

IV. Drawing Clothes on the Figure
   A. Identify the appropriate croqui pose for the project based on
apparel type, intended audience, message and brand image.
   B. Demonstrate ability to illustrate clothing complete with design
details from all major apparel classifications.
         i. Skirts
        ii. Sleeves
       iii. Pants
        iv. Shirts/Tops
         v. Sweaters
        vi. Dresses
       vii. Tailored Garments
      viii. Sportswear
        ix. Lingerie/Swimwear
 
V. Illustrating/Rendering Fabrics
   A. Evaluate different fabrication properties of texture and drape and
how they affect the garment illustration.
   B. Complete a series of exercises in illustrating/rendering different
fabrications and surface designs including:
       i. Crisp Fabrics
      ii. Soft Fabrics
     iii. Shiny Fabrics
      iv. Transparent Fabrics
       v. Textured Fabrics
      vi. Prints/Plaids and Stripes
   C. Apply knowledge of shading, value, texture and drape in rendering
garments.
   D. Utilize the principles and elements of design in developing full
color renderings.
   E. Experiment with multiple types of media in creating renderings
including:
       i. Markers
      ii. Watercolors
     iii. Colored Pencils

VI. Technical Drawing
   A. Understand the element of proportion and scale and how they relate
to technical drawing.
   B. Create a set of technical drawings using a template incorporating
all design details.
   C. Develop break out detail drawings for use in communicating for
production.

VII. Computer Composition
   A. Analyze current market trends and create a cohesive collection for a
selected target market.
   B. Scan original designs into the computer to be used in the creation
of advertising compositions.
   C. Develop a portfolio ready composition incorporating background
elements and a design layout that fit a specific brand image.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

10% - Quizzes/Class Participation	
50% - Projects	
10% - Exercise Notebook	
10% - Final Portfolio Composition	
20% - Final Exam	

Grade Criteria:

90% - 100%	A
80% - 89%	B
70% - 79%	C
60% - 69%	D
59% and below	F

Caveats:

1. Students must pass all FASH courses with a grade of "C" or higher for the Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Design degrees.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.