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Projected Course Schedule  -

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Lesson 1   

Introduction

Discussion of supply list

Overview of Fashion Illustration including examples and history

Lesson 2  

Fashion figure proportions

Dynamic poses 

Introduction to gesture sketching

Lesson 3  

Gesture sketching as a “warm-up” 

Gesture sketching from models

Lesson 4 

Developing croquis

Techniques in using croquis

Assignment 1: Create your own croquis (3 poses)

Lesson 5  

Introduction to markers & shading

Basic techniques for rendering fabrics including 

fabric drape and textures.

Lesson 6  

Techniques for rendering faces

Techniques for rendering  hands & feet

Lesson 7  

Overview of color palettes and collections

Research & inspiration for fashion concepts

Developing & planning your concept

Lesson 8 

Creating a set of multiple fashion figures in a collection

Discuss Layout and presentation formats

Begin to sketch concepts for a complete collection

Lesson 9

Continued: Creating a set of multiple fashion figures in a collection. 

Adding print & pattern, embellishment & various other fabrics.

Lesson 13 

Begin Final Project Research & Development 

Final Project: 

Create a collection of 6 fashion Figures, in full color rendering. Create Flat sketches for all items in the collection. Provide a report explaining your inspiration, and target demographic for your collection. This project will be presented to the class for discussion & feedback. 

Lesson 14 

Rendering Lesson: Textured fabrics

Final Project Development in class with individual instruction

Lesson 15  

Rendering Lesson: Stripes and prints

Final Project Development in class with individual instruction

Final Projects Presentation & Critique

Final Projects due August 3, 2020

No late projects will be accepted

Projects are due on the date designated by the instructor in class. The dates will also be sent as a blackboard announcement.

All projects MUST be attempted. Late projects will be accepted with a grade deduction penalty of 15 points.  Plan accordingly. 

The Fashion Design program prepares students for careers in fashion related fields. Creative studies in design fundamentals, fashion analysis, fashion history, textiles, color, and sketching, along with technical training in draping, pattern making, pattern grading, and clothing construction provide the training required for entry-level employment. 

Fundamentals of quick sketching to communicate design ideas. Instruction in drawing the male and female fashion figure. Emphasis on simple methods for making quick sketches to illustrate style information. 

Illustrate the exaggerated proportions of the fashion figure. Develop a personal fashion sketching style. Report on historical styles of art and document various fashion illustration styles. Execute drawings of various clothing details in various fabric textures, weight and patterns. Create detailed and properly scaled specification drawings for clothing production. 

Class Work  = 20% of Final grade

Daily Participation, being prepared and on time for class, collaboration with fellow students, work completed   during class and meetings with professor

Homework Assignments = 16% of Final grade Weekly Sketching Practice  total of 8 weeks (each assignment is 2% of final grade)

Project Assignments = 44% of Final grade

4 assignments as listed above in red. 

(each assignment is 11% of final grade)

Final Project   = 20% of Final grade

Final Collection project assigned in Lesson 13.

GRADING SYSTEM

100-90% = A

89-80% = B

79-70% = C

69-60% =D

Less than 60% = F

• REQUIRED SUPPLIES*

  • 1 x   HB pencil

  • Pencil Sharpener

  • 1 Clear  6” Ruler

  • Kneaded eraser or Eraser Stick

  • Tracing Paper Pad  8.5” x 11” 

  • Sketchbook  9 x 12”

  • 1 package of 8.5x11” multipurpose white paper.

  • 05 and .02 Black Fine Tip markers (Micron Pigma recommended)

  • Set of Prismacolor Colored Pencils 

  • 9” x 12” Strathmore 400 Series Marker Pad (or similar)

  • 1 x   White Jelly Roll Gel Pen

  • Prismacolor Premier Fine Art Markers: chisel/fine tip double ended; colors listed below:

    • Buff

    • Cinnamon Toast

    • 30% Grey

    • Clear Blender

    • Set of Primary/Seccondary Colors

  * Supplies available at Jerry’s Artarama (Austin Shop) or 

  Online at 

  https://www.jerrysartarama.com/

  www.DickBlick.com 

  https://www.utrechtart.com/

   

OER - no textbook required

IMPORTANT DATES FOR Summer 2020

10 Week Semester

June 1, 2020 - August 9, 2020

First Day of Semester                       June 1, 2020                                                                          

Last Day to request Refund           June 8, 2020

Last Day to drop course                   July 27, 2020

Campus closed - Independence Day July 3, 2020

Second 5 Weeks

July 6, 2021 – Aug. 9, 2021

Last Day to drop course for full refund July 5

Last day to withdraw from Summer second 5-week session     August 3, 2020

Summer Semester ends                August 9, 2020

IMPORTANT COVID PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION

Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to monitor the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and any potential impact it may have on our college community. 

In response to the increasing concerns of COVID-19 across the nation, ACC has developed these mitigation guidelines for classroom (in-person) instruction. These mitigation guidelines will be used as requirements for all classroom (in person) instruction including courses, training or instruction. All classroom (in person) instruction will be approved by an ACC panel that includes instructional and safety experts.

ACC COVID-19 mitigation requirements (from ACC and CDC):

• Practice social distancing by avoiding crowded areas and keeping 6 feet of distance from others.
• Facial coverings are required at all times while in the classroom and common areas.
• Wash your hands frequently, using soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Cover your mouth with a tissue or your elbow when coughing or sneezing.
• Do not enter an ACC building and stay home if you have any of the following new or worsening signs or symptoms of possible COVID-19:
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Chills
  • Repeated shaking with chills
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Diarrhea
  • Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Known close contact with a person who has been lab confirmed with in the past 14 days to have COVID-19
• Contact your healthcare provider and notify your instructor or supervisor if you have a confirmed case of COVID-19 or if you have any of the signs or symptoms list above. 
• Require hand washing prior to and after class.
• Require use of hand sanitizer as needed to prevent infection throughout the course time.
• Limit in-person attendance to 10 or fewer participants (Total participants 10, including instructors).
• Ensure that a safe distance (minimum 6 feet) is maintained between all students and between students and instructors at all times.
• In the classroom, ensure a minimum of 6 feet between all students at all times.
• Alter schedules - Stagger classroom times and dates as needed to ensure social distancing, mitigation requirements and to limit attendees to 10.
• Require daily documentation of attendees.
• Required up-to-date contact information for all attendees and instructors.
• Require reporting of all illnesses and issues associated with the course to instructors (with a specific concern about COVID-19 issues).
• Instructors are required to report all COVID-19 associated illnesses or issues to their supervisor, Department Chair, Dean and ACC Safety & Environmental Management