COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

Through hands-on experiments, collaborative learning and individual projects, students will learn the language and process for design thinking, collection development, a solid foundation in the study of contemporary designers, and demonstrate:

·       Develop an apparel market collection from concept to consumer.

·       Understand the technology of and application of a Body Scanner.

·       Use appropriate vocabulary to articulate design ideas and concepts to a client.

·       Understand and articulate the design processes used by various contemporary designers.

·       Tangible realizations of their ideas using appropriate tools, applications and techniques, such as drawing, rendering, collage, and digital imaging:

• Consider a variety of sources as inspiration for designing and compile inspirational files.

• Illustrate the exaggerated proportions of the fashion figure.

• Develop a personal fashion sketching style with or without croquis.

• Create a fashion collection.

• Produce flats with design criteria identified for each look.

A personal creative process that leads to life-long learning and a successful, inspired practice