Department of Apparel, Events, & Hospitality Management TC 278: Fashion Illustration Instructors: Sec. 3: MWF 12:10 2:00 Sec. 4: MWF 2:10-4 Michael Mamp Sarah Bennett Office: 28 Mackay Office: 1071A LeBaron Hall email: mmamp@iastate.edu email: sbennett@iastate.edu Office hours by appointment only. Course Description: Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 131, 245 or concurrent enrollment. Permission of instructor Development of drawing skills, including line, shape, perspective and value. Introduction to drawing the fashion figure and apparel using a variety of media. Fashion presentation and introduction to portfolio development. Course Objectives: After successfully completing the course students will have Developed basic drawing skills required for design communication in fashion careers. Illustrated the female fashion figure with effective hands, feet, hair and faces. Experimented and practiced with a variety of media used in fashion illustration including marker, pencil, and pastel. Practiced concepts of composition and presentation layout. Rendered a variety of fabrics and textile prints. Gained proficiency with technical/flat drawing of garments. Understood how male and child fashion figures are different from illustrating the female fashion figure and will have practiced male and/or child fashion figures. Practiced drawing and sketching from live models. Developed portfolio and presentation techniques. Texts Required: Fashion Sketchbook by Bina Abling (6th edition) Fashion Illustration Inspiration and Technique by Anna Kiper *both texts are available via the Iowa State University Bookstore Recommended Text: Marker Rendering for Fashion, Accessories & Home Fashions by Bina Abling *available online via amazon.com
PLEASE BRING YOUR REQUIRED TEXTS WITH YOU TO EVERY STUDIO SESSION. THEY WILL BE USED FREQUENTLY AS REFERENCE TOOLS AND FOR WEEKLY DRAWING ASSIGNMENTS. Attendance & Critiques This is a rigorous studio course; you will get out of it what you put into it. This course also is critical in the development of illustration and presentation skills that will serve you well throughout your academic and professional career. Attendance for all class sessions is mandatory. Attendance will be taken at every studio session. If you are more than 15 minutes late for the studio you will be considered absent for the day. You are allowed 2 absences during the course of the semester. If you miss 2 or less studios you will be awarded 25 points for the semester, if you miss over 2 studios you will received 0 pts for attendance. In addition, you are expected to participate in critiques. There will be weekly mini-critiques as well as larger critiques for projects when they are due. The instructor may deduct points from your final grade if you do not actively participate in these critiques. Please also know that there is multiple critique check-ins for each project. There are specific requirements for this check-ins that are explained in detail on each rubric. Failure to meet these requirements will seriously affect your grade. Late Work Late work is not accepted except in the presence of an extenuating circumstance. Appropriate documentation is required if work is to be accepted late and is subject to point deduction at the discretion of the instructor, not to exceed a maximum of 25pts. Documentation that would be appropriate to even consider accepting late work would be a doctor s note, police report or some similar form of official record. Special Accommodations: Please address any special needs or special accommodations based on the impact of a disability with me at the beginning of the semester or as soon as you become aware. Those seeking accommodations based on disabilities should obtain a Student Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR) from the Disability Resources (DR) office (515-294-7220). DR is located in Room 1076 of the Student Services Building. Critiques The critique process is fundamental to your learning in this course. Students must be present for each critique. Various approaches will be taken to encourage participation and the use of a critical eye when evaluating your work and the work of others. The intention of the critique is to provide you feedback and to spark new ideas of how to improve the quality of your work. Students must be present for all critiques and the instructor at his/her discretion can deduct points for non-participation.
Drawing Assignments There are a total of 25 drawing assignments in the course. These are graded and each is worth a total of 10 points or collectively approximately 25% of your total grade for the semester. Drawing assignments are critical to your learning and reinforce technique. These assignments are regularly critiqued as well. Requirements for each assignment are provided in studio. It is the student s responsibility to make sure they understand and record the requirements for each assignment. These assignments are not graded on completion but rather on demonstration of technique. Often times, your classmates will put assignments in rank order. These are opportunities to receive valuable feedback prior to completing major projects. Keeping and open mind and a receptive approach to constructive feedback are critical to your learning. Drawing Sessions During the semester you are required to attend a total of 6 drawing sessions outside of class. These are offered as nude live model evening drawing sessions in the College of Design, or as gesture drawing sessions provided in our open studio time in 313 Mackay. A schedule will be provided to you when it becomes available but please plan accordingly. The nude sessions require a small admission fee. You will be provided an attendance slip that must be signed and dated by the attendant at either session. Your attendance slip will be due on the last day of regularly scheduled class and is worth 50 total points. Each session must be attended for a minimum of 1 hour for a total of 6 hours in the semester. Projects Overview A project statement and rubric will be provided for each assignment. However, in general, here is an overview of each project: Project 1 Female Fashion Croquis: Each student will perfect 12 female fashion croquis. Special attention will be paid to proportion, style, line quality, gesture, hands, feet, hairstyles and faces. These croquis will then be used over and over again on subsequent projects. Project 2 Technical Drawing Line Development: Students will complete flat drawings in different formats: to scale based on garments from the ISU Historic Costume Collection, as well as an inspired collection of 16 different pieces on a flat croquis. This inspired collection will also be rendered to reflect color, pattern and texture. Project 3 Apparel Brand Line Evaluation: Students will evaluate the work of an assigned current designer and identify a potential void in the collection. Then a collection of 6 complete looks will be developed on croquis. Technical flats will also be completed for each of your garments. Project 5 Menswear or Children's: Students will illustrate 3 looks and can choose to develop either a men s or children's collection.
Final Project: Students will design a collection of their choosing. Format requirements will be provided. A project proposal will be due to the instructor that cites demographic information of your target customer in APA format. Portfolio: Students will present final revised work from the semester in a portfolio. This is an ongoing project throughout the semester and the student should revise work based on instructor and class feedback for inclusion in the final portfolio. In conjunction with the portfolio the student will complete a personal logo to reflect their design sensibilities. Open Studio Throughout the semester 313 Mackay will be open at posted times in the evening for student use. There will be an attendant present that may be your instructor or an assigned undergraduate teaching assistant. The attendant can answer questions and provide feedback on your work. These open studio times will also be used as gesture drawing sessions with a live model to fulfill your drawing session requirements as explained above. Students that take advantage of this additional time in studio see a tremendous improvement in their work over time. I would highly encourage your attendance. Blackboard The university Blackboard system will be utilized for recording grades and communicating information. Supplemental videos and demonstrations are posted to Blackboard to reinforce your learning, you are REQUIRED to view these videos. Viewing is tracked and points may be deducted from the semester attendance points for not regularly viewing these videos. Extra Credit At the discretion of the instructors, extra credit opportunities may be provided on a first come/first serve or lottery basis to students throughout the semester. This is no guarantee of possible extra credit.
Assignment/Project List & Point Distribution I. Drawing Assignments: Possible Points 25 Drawing Assignments 10 pts each 250 II. Projects: 1. Female Fashion Croquis Development 100 2. Technical Drawing/Line Development 150 4. Apparel Brand Line Evaluation 100 5. Menswear or Children's 100 6. Final Project 200 III. Portfolio: 1. Final Portfolio 50 2. Personal Logo (with business card) 25 IV. Drawing Sessions 1. Attend 6 50 V. Pinterest Inspiration File 50 Illustrated examples of faces, hair, hands, feet, fabrications, croquis, textures etc. V. Attendance 25 Total Possible Points: 1,100 Grading Scale Your final grade will be based on the following grade scale. Grades will not be curved. 93 and above = A 90 92.5 = A- 88 89.5 = B+ 83 87.5 = B 80 82.5 = B- 78 79.5 = C+ 73 77.5 = C 70 72.5 = C- 68 69.5 = D+ 63 67.5 = D 60 62.5 = D- 60 or lower = F
This class requires a significant investment in supplies that you will continue to use throughout your career as a designer. Please be sure to have these available as soon as possible. Course fees are utilized to provide certain supplies in studio. This list is not meant to be inclusive of all possible supplies required. Starting SUPPLY LIST: 9x12 sketchbook pad of newsprint (large) pad of marker paper (must be 11x14) tracing paper (11x14 pad) Drawing pencils: 8B, 7B, 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H kneaded eraser blenders (2) Markers: It is suggested that you purchase Copic markers. You will need a 72 pieced set along with a range of warm & cool greys and blenders. Copic markers can be purchased via this website: http://www.copicmarker.com. In addition, you can supplement your color range with prismacolor markers that are available at the University Bookstore. Colored pencil set: minimum 48 preferably 72 French curves: assortment Geometric shape template pencil sharpener non-retractable exacto knife and replacement blades scotch tape best test rubber cement (in the orange can) architect s scale rubber cement pick up clear plastic ruler assorted fashion magazines/fashion resources begin to build a box or file Boards, papers and other media as required for each project.
Tentative Course Schedule (subject to change) CLASS TOPICS ASSIGNMENTS Week 1 Jan 14-18 Week 2 Jan 21-25 Week 3 Jan 28- Feb 1 Week 4 Feb 4-8 Introduction to course: review of syllabus, materials, texts, and course calendar Introduction to Fashion Illustration Drawing Fundamentals, Demo: Graphite Skill Assessment Drawing Fundamentals Introduction: Female Fashion Croquis Basic Proportions, Demo: Female Fashion Croquis Live Model Gesture Drawing Pose Analysis/Proportions, Demo: Analyze a pose Sighting with a pencil No class on Monday January 21 st in honor of Martin Luther King Practicing Proportions Balance and Movement Hands, Feet, Arms..forshortening Review Project 1: Female Fashion Croquis Figure movement and crunch, Demo: paperdoll method Continued Hands and Feet Continued development of proportion and poses Faces and Hair, Demo: Faces and Hair 1. Exploring Basic Materials: Graphite, reference video. Due 1-18-13 2. Fashion Illustration inspiration collages (4 pages). Due 1-18-13 1. Analyze 6 poses and redraw as a fashion figure. Due 1-25-13 2. Translate 6 gesture sketches into the 10-head figure. Due 1-25-13 3. Abling Text: Legs p.44-45, Analyzed Poses from the text (Swimwear) p. 72&76. Due 1-28-13 1. Translate 6 additional gesture drawings into the 10-head figure. Due 2-1- 13 2. Abling Text 48-49. Due 2-1-13 3. Abling Text Hands and Arm Foreshortening 52-55. Due 2-4-13 1. 5 Faces and Hair - Abling Text (102-105). Due 2-8-13. 2. Facial Features and Head Positioning- Abling text (85, 94, 95). Due 2-8- 13. 3. 8 poses completed via paperdoll method. Due 2-8-13 4. Kiper Text 32-33. Due 2-11-13
Week 5 Feb 11-15 Week 6 Feb 18-22 Week 7 Feb 25- March 1 Week 8 March 4-8 Week 9 March 11-15 Introduction to Technical Drawing (scale and flat croquis). Demo: Scale Drawing & 8 head flat method. Historic Costume Collection Drawing to Scale Review of Project 2: Technical Drawing/Line Development Introduction to Markers and rendering with marker and colored pencil, Demo: skirt rendering and croquis rendering Color Fabrication Continued marker Rendering/Fabrications/Depth/Shadow/Texture Demo: Fabric rendering Rendering flesh, faces, hair in marker Work on Project 2 in class. Continue rendering demonstrations and critique. Introduction to Pastels,Demo: Pastel rendering Layout and Composition Work on Project II in class Introduction to Project III Portfolio Techniques Composition/Materials/layout 1. Female Fashion Croquis Preliminary Critique. Due 2-15-13 2. Practice garments from your closet (4) drawn to scale. Due 2-15-13. 3. Capsule Collection completed on 8 head croquis, 8 garments. Due 2-20-13. Female Fashion Croquis Project DUE 2-22-13 1. Marker rendering exercise. Due 2-20-13. 2. 2 Rendered Croquis of one original design in 2 different color-ways. Due 2-20-13 3. Skirt Rendering (from DVD). Due 2-25-13. 4. Capucci inspired designs in 3 color schemes. Due 2-25-13. 1. Fabric study. Due 3-1- 13 2. McQueen inspired original designs utilizing fabric swatches provided. Due 4-4-13 Technical Drawing Project Preliminary Critique 3-8- 13 1. Pastel rendering exercise (1 original design). Due 3-8-13. 2. Scaled poses. Due 3-11-13. Project II Due 3-15-12 1. Composition layout exercises. Due 3-13-13. 2. Male Croquis, Kiper text p. 74. Due 3-25-13. Week 10 March 18-22 SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES
Week 11 March 25-29 Week 12 April 1-5 Week 13 April 8-12 Work on Project III in class. Introduction to Male Fashion Figure Menswear review Children s figure Work on Project III in class. Introduction to Project IV: Menswear or Children's wear Portfolio requirements review Introduction to FINAL PROJECT Work on Project IV in class. Project III Prelim critique due 3-27-13. 1. Children s Croquis Kiper Text (84&85). Due 4-1-13 Project III Due 4-5-12. Project IV Prelim critique due 4-12-13 Week 14 Work on Project IV in class. April 15-19 Work on Final Project in class. Work on Portfolio and Personal Logo in class. Week 15 Work on Project IV & Final Project in class. April 22-26 Project IV Due 4-19-13 Final Project Proposal Due via email 4-19-13. Prelim critique 1 for Final Project Due 4-26-13 Week 16 April 29- May 3 Finals May 6-10 Work on Final Project in class. Finals week no class, final projects due! Prelim critique 2 for Final Project Due 5-1-13 Drawing Session Attendance Slip Due 5-3- 13. Final Project and Portfolio due during scheduled Final Exam Time