83233 Fashion Illustration Fundamentals 2
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
This subject builds on students' proficiencies gained in earlier subjects to develop an understanding of the visual modes of fashion and textile design.
Within the illustration module students are introduced to key contemporary fashion illustrators and explore a diversity of mediums and rendering techniques as a way to generate detailed fashion range drawings. Illustration is a critical communication tool in fashion practice and students are encouraged to refine their skills in order to accurately communicate design ideas and detail. The digital component of the subject enables students to translate hand rendered fashion illustrations and technical drawings using industry standard software such as Adobe. Students are introduced to new modes of presenting their illustrative work to extend their fashion and textile practice.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Effectively apply visual and verbal presentation skills for both illustration and digital components of the subject |
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| 2. | Develop an original design aesthetic through experimenting with illustration and digital practices |
| 3. | Apply creative approaches to technology based activities |
| 4. | Apply appropriate levels of technical skills in both illustration and digital components of the subject |
| 5. | Utilise effective time management to meet deadlines |
| 6. | Develop research skills to support design development |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Effective communication skills encompassing performative, oral, visual and written forms (C.2)
- Ability to respond to constructive criticism and feedback (C.3)
- Development of an original aesthetic sensibility (I.1)
- Ability to use technology competently, appropriately and creatively (I.3)
- Ability to use, acquire and integrate relevant technical skills (P.2)
- Ability to utilise effective time management (P.4)
- Accuracy, rigour and care (P.5)
- Ability to undertake in-depth research, including both visual and written forms (R.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attribute categories where:
C = communication and groupwork
A = attitudes and values
P = practical and professional
R = research and critique
I = innovation and creativity.
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are linked to these categories using codes (e.g. C-1, A-3, P-4, etc.).
Teaching and learning strategies
Feedback:
Your Design Mentor will offer feedback weekly in your studio session. Students will receive on the spot instruction and support from their Design Mentor/s as well as having many opportunities to discuss their ideas with their peers and engage in self-evaluation.
Formal written feedback will be provided for each of the assessment tasks and will be available from REVIEW.
Preparatory activities:
Preparation activities will vary week-to-week. Some weeks will involve engaging with resources such as videos, websites, readings or self-directed learning exercises. As students progress through the subject within the Fashion Illustration Fundamentals 2 Design Project, preparatory activities may include fabric sourcing, sampling and completing design work etc. prior to class. Preparatory activities will be listed in the subject outline; UTSonline or they will be emailed to you the week prior. To make the most of your studio time and feedback session with the Design Mentor/s, it is important that preparatory activities are completed prior to class.
Engaging in Lectures, Studio and Seminars:
Students are encouraged to prepare themselves each week by addressing the preparatory activities or researching the topic. There will be opportunities for students to ask questions, clarify issues, explore ideas and create discussion.
The tutorial sessions will involve meeting with the Design Mentor or tutor/s weekly to discuss your research, concepts and design progress and weekly feedback will be discussed with students and documented.
Independent and self-managed learning:
There is ongoing encouragement for students to learn from each other as well as reflect on their experiences through lecture and studio discussions. The requirement for self-directed learning and time-management (in and out of class) mirrors the requirements of professional practice. Self-management strategies and independent learning are crucial to continuing development as a design practitioner. The subject outline will provide you with a guide regarding weekly requirements; it will be up to students to adhere to the week-by-week program.
Collaborative opportunities:
Collaborative tasks involve sharing your illustrative and design ideas in class. The format of this collaboration will be documented within your design journal each week addressing questions or problems outlined in your studio class, which will involve offering and receiving constructive criticism.
Workshop activities include: visual and technical research, illustration and photography. Students will prepare an A4 journal to document their work process, visual and written research and design development of their Assessment tasks.
*Where relevant, design projects from the core study subjects of fashion are used as the basis for projects and exercises in these studios.
Content (topics)
- Continue to develop communication of fashion concepts through fashion illustration
- Developing drawing and digital modes of expressing visual ideas for fashion
- Develop contemporary design aesthetics in regard to layout of fashion concepts
- Understanding the value of reflection and critical analysis of finished design outcomes through peer review
- Continue to understand how to apply a professional approach to your work
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Illustrating the Fashion Figure
| Intent: | This task is aimed at developing your foundational skills in illustrating a the dressed body. From week 2-7, you will be exploring fundamental techniques for drawing the body and dress, that will culminate in a series of weekly tasks full body illustrations, showcasing these learned skills. In-class progress is taken into consideration for assessment, involves students demonstrating progress in-class week-to-week, responding to feedback, and undertaking preparatory activities where applicable. Assessment 1 Brief can be downloaded from UTSOnline/Subject Documents. This includes complete information for this assessment. Assessment criteria is available at any time in the REVIEW assessment system at https://uts.review-edu.com/uts/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 2, 4, 5 and 6 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.3, I.1, I.3, P.2, P.5 and R.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Project | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Digital Fashion Illustration
| Intent: | This project continues to develop your understanding of the visual language of fashion and textile design into digital programs and the creative use of digital programs in communicating and illustrating fashion. Building on the skills you have developed in drawing the dressed body, you will now develop proficiency in rendering using adobe programs, communicating fashion across 2D and 3D visual work. This will include building on your fashion illustration techniques, use of digital patterns for garments and tech sketches. In digital studios, you will explore presentation techniques and correct file preparation for translating garment designs and hand drawn illustrations into creative and professional layouts. In the development of this work you will be working on the one fashion look, creating detailed and industry appropriate tech sketches of two of the garments, creating speculative digital patterns for these two garments and designing a placement and repeat print to be manipulated on these patterns. In-class progress is taken into consideration for assessment, involves students demonstrating progress in-class week-to-week, responding to feedback, and undertaking preparatory activities where applicable. Assessment 2 Brief can be downloaded from UTSOnline/Subject Documents. This includes complete information for this assessment. Assessment criteria is available at any time in the REVIEW assessment system at https://uts.review-edu.com/uts/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.2, I.1, I.3, P.2 and P.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Project | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
This subject requires students to attend a minimum of 80% of face-to-face classes for both Illustration and Digital components of the subject. The subject has 2 assessment tasks which are to be submitted by the published due date which can be found on the subject outline within the week-by-week program and the project briefs. Copies of the subject outline and project briefs can be accessed and downloaded from UTSonline in the subject documents folder.
The DAB attendance policy requires students to attend no less than 80% of formal teaching sessions (lectures and tutorials) for each class they are enrolled in to remain eligible for assessment.
Required texts
Class notes and handouts are available within the Subject Document folder on UTSonline. Folders are labeled week-by-week and students are expected to read each weeks notes or watched selected Lynda tutorials prior to class.
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Recommended texts
Barnard, M, 1996, Fashion as Communication, Routledge, New York
Berthoud, Francois, 2011, Francois Berthoud Studio: the art of fashion illustration, Hatje Cantz Verlag, Germany
Borrelli, L, 2000, Fashion Illustration Now, Thames & Hudson, London
Downton, D, 2010, Masters of fashion illustration, Laurence King, London
Glenville, T, 2013, New Icons of fashion illustration, Laurence King, London
Kiper, A, 2010, Fashion Illustration: inspiration and technique, David and Charles
Mora, G, 1998, PhotoSpeak: A guide to the ideas, movements, and techniques of photography, 1st ed., Abbeville Press Publishers, New York
Noble, I, Bestley, R, 2002, Experimental Layout Crans-Près-Céligny, Hove, RotoVision
Sanders, M, Poynter, P, Derrick, R (eds), 2000, The Impossible Image: Fashion photography in the digital age, Phaidon, London
Seaman, J, 1995, Professional Fashion Illustration, B.T. Batsford, London
Tain, L, 1998, Portfolio Presentation for Fashion Designers, Fairchild Publications, New York
Tallon, K, 2008, Digital fashion illustration with illustrator and photoshop, Batsford, London
Walker, S, 2001, Typography and Language in Everyday Life: Prescriptions and practices, Harlow, England, Longman, New York
Weinmann, E, Lourekas, P, 2003, Illustrator for Windows & Macintosh, Visual Quickstart Series, Peachpit Press, Berkeley, CA
Wills, S, 1997, Computer Tips for Artists, Designers, and Desktop Publishers, 1st ed, Norton & Co, New York
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
Other resources
Prior to Week 1 students are required to set-up a Pintrest account. Each week you will be required to source and 'pin' 3-4 new illustrators. Title your board with YOUR name (example) Alana Clifton-Cunningham 83721: Fashion Illustration Exploration
Pin images of the the illustrators work along with:
-the illustrators name
-where the illustrator is from
-the year of the illustration
-materials utilised (or guess if necessary)
*Additional information will be given in class when you commence in week 1.