MAUI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE OUTLINE
1.
ALPHA & NUMBER:
FT 216
COURSE TITLE:
Fashion Design and Sketching
NUMBER OF CREDITS:
Three (3)
DATE OF OUTLINE:
March 8, 2004
2.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Introduces basic techniques for
drawing fashion figures. Treats use
of pen and ink, and water colors.
Explains sketching the design.
3.
CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK:
Lecture - Three (3)
4.
PREREQUISITES:
FT 111
COREQUISITES:
None
RECOMMENDED
PREPARATION:
None
APPROVED BY ________________________________
DATE _______________
5.
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To provide students with the fundamentals for sketching design ideas on the
fashion figure, with attention to proportion, accuracy of details, layout and
neatness.
6.
STUDENT LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
a) Sketch the fashion figure in proportion
b) Sketch the fundamental fashion details
c) Transmit ideas onto paper through sketching
d) Use media and drawing techniques in layout presentation
e) Develop fashion formats in an organized and professional manner
7.
RECOMMENDED COURSE CONTENT:
A. Drawing theories (1 hr.)
B. Art elements – media and techniques (2 hrs.)
C. Female fashion figure – balance, proportion and movement (30 hrs.)
body
faces and hair
hands and feet
D. Garment details (15 hrs.)
identification
E. Fabric characteristics - drape and texture (5 hrs.)
F. Male fashion figure (5 hrs.)
G. Child fashion figure (5 hrs.)
H. Flat and Spec drawing (10 hrs.)
I. Layout presentation (2 hrs.)
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8.
RECOMMENDED COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor. Suggested
requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Student in-class drawing journal
Student homework assignments
Final project
Overall neatness in presentations and improvement
9.
TEXT/MATERIALS/SUPPLIES:
Text:
Abling, Bina, Fashion Sketchbook, Fairchild Publication, 4th edition.
Text may be supplemented with:
Instructors handouts
Fashion periodicals
Pattern company catalogs
Instructor Supplies:
11” x 14” tracing paper
11” x 14” all purpose sketch pad
8 ½” x 11” bond paper
2B, 4B, HB drawing pencils
Sakura Micron ink pens
wide tip marker, black
Prismacolor color pencils, set 12
White out
Scotch tape
10.
C-thru ruler
plastic art eraser
pencil sharpener
EVALUATION/GRADING:
Homework assignments
In-class drawing journal
Final Project
Overall achievement and neatness
11.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Suggested methods might include, but are not limited to:
Lecture
Visual demonstrations of techniques
Class discussion
Student presentations of projects
Individualized instruction
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