FS 1110 - Fashion Design I

Credits: 3

In this freshman-level course, students will develop the essential practice of conveying a design concept in a manner that can be interpreted for reproduction, which includes researching design practices, sketching, drawing, and silhouette development. An introduction to textiles, basic texture rendering and product specification will also be addressed. Upon successful completion of this course, students will present their fashion design concepts on a comprehensive illustration board, demonstrating their understanding of the defining production implications.

Prerequisites: FD 1275 - Drawing I and FS 1000 - Fashion Industry Survey

Course Learning Outcomes:

Recognize the fundamental creative process of fashion design for conveying a design concept for reproduction.
Apply basic design principles, techniques of conceptual development, primary research and render original fashion designs.
Identify textile basic qualities and proper uses.
Demonstrate a capacities for investigation and critical thinking by presenting original fashion design concepts.
Apply basic garment understanding by completing rudimentary technical sketches and product specifications.

Required Textbooks:
The Ultimate Fashion Design Study Guide - ISBN: 9780979445316

Fashion Illustration: Inspiration and Technique - ISBN: 9780715336182
Course Materials:

Sketchbook (9” x 12”)
Bristol Paper (11” x 14”)
Graph Paper (9” x 12”)
Sharpie Fine Point/Micron Black Pens
Sharpie Med Point/Micron Black Pens
Mechanical Pencils
Ruler
Watercolor Pencils
Watercolors
Watercolor Brush (medium size)
Markers (Copic brand as a suggestion for rendering skin-tone)
Tracing paper (9x12)
Small Sketchbook - 6” x 6” or comparable

**Materials may vary depending on the instructor, make sure to check with your professor before purchasing.