APP 240 - Fashion Design

1. Use professional hand illustration tools and materials
   1. Complete a fashion sketch using the correct pencils
   2. Produce a fashion flat using tech pens and a ruler 
   3. Execute a fashion illustration using marker on marker paper 
   4. Execute a fashion illustration using colored pencil on colored pencil paper 
   5. Execute a fashion illustration using water color on water color paper 
   6. Use the collage technique to communicate a design idea 
   7. Utilize multiple color mediums in one fashion illustration 
2. Explain fashion illustration theory and practice 
   1. Demonstrate the drawing stages 
   2. Articulate the various functions of fashion illustration 
   3. Identify a variety of illustration styles 
3. Characterize a wide-range of garment styles, silhouettes, components, and design details 
   1. Describe the evolution of garments throughout history 
   2. Define characteristics of garments by fashion eras 
   3. Identify the standard garment categories, silhouettes, necklines, collars, sleeves, cuffs, and hemlines 
   4. Sketch a variety of garment styles, silhouettes, components, and design details 
4. Develop original technical garment flats by hand  
   1. Identify the defining features of a technical flat 
   2. Demonstrate the technical drawing process 
   3. Modify existing technical garment silhouettes and details 
   4. Combine a variety of garment elements to create new garments 
5. Render the human form by hand, without a reference, using the 10-head method
   1. Identify essential aspects of the fashion form, including anatomical, structural, and surface information
   2. Sketch a variety of fashion poses from the front, side, and back 
   3. Draw hand poses and fashion feet 
   4. Render fashion heads from various angles 
   5. Exaggerate body proportions without losing structure 
   6. Illustrate different genders, age groups, races, ethnicities, and disabilities 
6. Illustrate fashion figures and garments in motion by hand 
   1. Show a basic understanding of how body parts work in opposition to each other to create a sense of movement 
   2. Determine the dynamic elements that generate visual excitement in an active pose 
   3. Analyze a variety of textile characteristics to determine drape, folds, shadows, and highlights 
   4. Illustrate the impact of gravity on a garment in various action poses 
7. Apply color, texture, and pattern to fashion drawings to accurately depict various fabrics and design details 
   1. List the basic steps of color rendering 
   2. Illustrate a variety of well-known fabric textures and finishes 
   3. Reproduce a variety of well-known textile patterns 
   4. Execute a pattern change on a garment with movement details 
8. Create a cohesive fashion collection using the design process 
   1. Interpret design briefs for a variety of target markets 
   2. Research design inspiration using a variety of sources 
   3. Translate trends 
   4. Analyze research materials to determine a design direction 
   5. Explore the elements and principles of design found in the research materials 
   6. Experiment with a variety of design ideas through sketching 
   7. Develop the strongest sketches into fully rendered fashion illustrations 
   8. Cultivate an individual designer persona 
9. Construct a concept board using the elements and principles of design 
   1. Select the appropriate elements required to communicate a concept  
   2. Show the theme, mood, or spirit of an idea 
   3. Use board materials and construction techniques that meet industry standards 
10. Articulate fashion design concepts using industry terminology