83344 Fashion Communication: Advanced Drawing and Digital Media

6cp; 5hpw
Requisite(s): 83121 Fashion Communication: An Introduction AND 83233 Fashion Communication: Fashion Drawing and Digital Media
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Eric Hagen

This subject consolidates the knowledge and understanding of drawing and digital media studied in previous communication subjects. Students develop projects specifically related to major studies in fashion. Students are encouraged to use both digital and freehand modes to explore the creative process, which may include client presentation and layout of fashion concepts. Mode of delivery is studio practice. Where relevant, ideas and concepts from core areas of study are used to develop personal projects in this subject.

Topics in this subject include: advanced drawing techniques; personal style in illustration; advanced design and layout; advanced digital presentation skills; confident and competent computer file management and project scheduling; and PowerPoint presentation.

Texts and references

The following texts are recommended.

Barnard, M, Fashion as Communication, Routledge, New York, 1996

Borrelli, L, Fashion Illustration Now, Thames & Hudson, London, 2000

Mora, G, PhotoSpeak: A guide to the ideas, movements, and techniques of photography, 1st ed., Abbeville Press Publishers, New York, 1998

Noble, I, Bestley, R, Experimental Layout Crans-Près-Céligny, Hove, RotoVision, 2002

Sanders, M, Poynter, P, Derrick, R (eds), The Impossible Image: Fashion photography in the digital age, Phaidon, London, 2000

Seaman, J, Professional Fashion Illustration, B.T. Batsford, London, 1995

Tain, L, Portfolio Presentation for Fashion Designers, Fairchild Publications, New York, 1998

Walker, S, Typography and Language in Everyday Life: Prescriptions and practices, Harlow, England, Longman, New York, 2001

Weinmann, E, Lourekas, P, Illustrator for Windows & Macintosh, Visual Quickstart Series, Peachpit Press, Berkeley, CA, 2003

Weinmann, E, Lourekas, P, PhotoShop for Windows & Macintosh, Visual Quickstart Series, Peachpit Press, Berkeley, CA, 2003

Wills, S, Computer Tips for Artists, Designers, and Desktop Publishers, 1st edn, Norton & Co, New York, 1997

The following websites are recommended.

http://www.firstview.com

http://www.sleazenation.com

http://www.confused.co.uk

http://www.adobe.com/products/tips/illustrator.html

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $612.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,040.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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