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308347 (v.1) Fashion Design and Illustration 292
Area: | Department of Design |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | This unit explores the processes of fashion design and illustration through two-dimensional media. Illustration is re-emerging as a key medium in the representation and marketing of fashion. Students are introduced to the application of difference media in relation to both design development and illustration. The unit examines the basic principles of garment design and explores the creative potential within fashion illustration. It deals with the fundamentals of design and illustration as applicable to fashion explored through a series of practical workshop sessions designed to facilitate the development of skills and knowledge in this area. Topics include - drawing and illustration, garment design, concept board and storyboard development and presentation, fundamental elements involved in the design development of a fashion collection. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, students will have - Developed a basic understanding of the two dimensional technologies applied to the process of design and illustration in the field of fashion design in a contemporary market. Acquired a range of skills that can effectively communicate design solutions through verbal, and two dimensional visual methods. Developed an open minded, critical thinking approach to the design development process. Demonstrated an ability to apply independent learning skills towards the further development and understanding of technical knowledge and skills. Developed a predisposition to the innovative in preference to conventional assumptions and thinking. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Abling, B, (2000), Fashion Sketchbook, (3rd ed), New York, Fairchild. Borrelli, L., (2001), Fashion Illustration Now, London, Thames and Hudson. Braddock, S., (1998), Techno Textiles: Revolutionary Fabrics for Fashion and Design, London, Thames and Hudson. Callan, G., (1998), The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Fashion and Fashion Designers, London, Thames and Hudson. Costantino, M., (1997), Men's Fashion in the Twentieth Century: From Frock Coats to Intelligent Fibres, London, BT Batsford. Foundation Cartier Pour L'art Contemporain, (1998), Issey Miyake Making Things, Zurich-Berlin-New York, Scalo. Frankel, S., (2001), Visionaries, V and A Publications, London. Gross, K.J. et al, (1993), Clothes, London, Thames and Hudson. Gross, K.J., (1996), Work Clothes, (1st ed), Chic Simple, London, Thames and Hudson. Stecker, P., (1996), The Fashion Design Manual, South Melbourne, Macmillan Education Australia. Yajima, I., (1986), Figure Drawing for Fashion, Graphic-Sha, Tokyo. Wilcox, C., (ed), (2001),Radical Fashion, London, V and A Publications. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 60%. Oral presentation 20%. Tutorial preparation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100500 Graphic and Design Studios (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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