EL CAMINO COLLEGE Division of Industry and Technology

http://www.elcamino.edu/academics/indtech/fashion/index.asp FALL, 2014 Beginning Fashion Illustration-Fashion 15, SECTION 7534

Professor: Gayle Susan Baizer E-Mail: gbstage@aol.com Phone: 310-392-2001 Office #: 310-660-3600 Office Hours: THURSDAY by appointment Class hours: THURSDAY: 12:30-1:20PM LECTURE THURSDAY: 1:30-4:40PM LAB COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course explores beginning creative sketching and illustration techniques for fashion design and merchandising students. Instruction includes the development of the fashion figure, quick sketches, and technically detailed flat apparel sketches. Students will creatively illustrate fashion design concepts for men, women, and children in relation to correct proportion and scale. Various art supplies will be utilized to create cohesive group presentations targeted at various segments of the apparel industry. 2 Units

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Each student, after receiving lecture, demonstration, and laboratory work will be able to: 1. Illustrate basic trade sketched garments and fashion accessories with pencil or felt tip pens. 2. Draw construction details in proportion to the garment and onto fashion Croqui’s. 3. Start rendering different types of fabric with pencil, paint, pen and ink, felt tip pen and/or markers and/or

combinations. 4. Discuss and appraise differences in style, and access if an illustration fulfills a design problem. 5. Begin to enjoy drawing fashion concepts and ideas. 6. Compile a resource file. SLO STATEMENT: 1. Content Knowledge: Students possess and use the knowledge, skills and abilities specific to a chosen discipline, vocation or career. 2. Critical, Creative and Analytical Thinking: Students solve problems, make judgments and reach decisions using critical, creative and analytical skills. 3. Communication and Comprehension: Students effectively communicate in written, spoken or signed, and artistic forms to diverse audiences. Students comprehend and respectfully respond to the ideas of others. SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES NOTES: 1. Students will gain a basic understanding of drawing a correctly proportioned fashion figure. 2. Students will gain a basic understanding of the creative fashion sketching process and feel comfortable using their creative skills. 3. Students will gain a better understanding and skill level while using the various tools for drawing the fashion figure properly. 4. Students will become familiar with the various techniques for illustrating professional croqui’s, storyboards, technical flats and collection presentations for Women, Men, Children and costume depending upon their interest. 5. Students will gain proficiency and enjoy the process while realizing the joy of communicating with the drawn fashion image. REQUIRED TEXT: Tatham, Carol Fashion Design Drawing Course ISBN # 978-0764124730 Kiper, Anna Fashion Illustration ISBN # 978-0715336-182 LIBRARY: http://www.elcamino.edu/library/ SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: Albing, Bina Fashion Sketchbook Fairchild Publications, Inc, 2006 ISBN# 978-1563674471 Albing, Alba. Marker Rendering Fairchild Publications, Inc, 2006 ISBN# 1-56367-360-6 Armstrong, Jemi From Pencil to Pen tool Fairchild Publications, Inc, 2006 ISBN# 978-1-56367-364-1 In addition, any other book that you might enjoy having in your library that will help you (Drawing on the Left Side of the Brain, Anatomy for Artists, 1000 Hands, Etc.). Also please check out WWD, ApparelNews, W, Vogue, Marie Claire, Bazaar, Elle and other publications available by subscription, at the newsstand and in the El Camino Library. ART SUPPLIES WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE FIRST CLASS MEETING. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SUPPLIMENTAL LIST.

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TOPIC OUTLINE W Day Date Topic Assignment Homework PART 1-THE BASICS 1 TH

08/28

Syllabus and overview Read Syllabus Introduce yourself

Purchase art supplies, Expressive Drawing Project-lets see your skills: DRAW A FASHION ILLUSTRATION OF YOUR CHOOSING! 9/4 Bring art supplies to class from now on!

2 TH 09/04 Life drawing and the basic female robot structure

Warm-up exercises, gesture & movement drawing, female robot structure

3 female robots-front, side & back, 2 female life drawings 9/11

3 TH 09/11 Female robot and face details Warm-up exercises, female robot structure, face

3 female robots-front, side & back, female face with neck 1 female life drawing 9/18

4 TH 09/18 Hands and Feet Warm-up exercises, fashion hands & feet

2 pr female hands, 2 pair female feet, 1 female robot with face, hands & feet 9/25

5 TH 09/25 The male and child robots. Face details Warm-up exercise, male figure and face

3 child or male robots, front, side & back, child or male face with neck, 1 child or male life drawing 10/2

6 TH 10/02 Adding apparel with details, croqui’s & technical flats

Warm-up exercises, adding apparel with details to the figure, quick croqui’s and technical flats.

1 fashion illustration with apparel 5 croqui’s and 5 technical flats, presentation 10/9

7 TH 10/9 Illustrating fabrics, folds, and patterns for textiles

Warm-up exercises, Illustrating various patterns and a fashion illustration

Illustrate 5 different fabric patterns and a fashion figure presentation based on at least 3 of your fabric choices. 10/16

8 TH 10/16 MIDTERM REVIEW. Let see what you have learned!

Warm up exercises. In class illustrate a 6 piece collection of your choosing or 3 fashion illustrations. 10/16

3 fashion illustrations with all details redo as homework if necessary! 10/23 XC ONLY

PART 2: PUTTING IT ALL TO USE! 9 TH 10/23 The “Rack and Stack”

Warm up exercises. A rack and stack collection

Illustrate a Swimwear Rack and Stack include fabric swatches and colors story. 10/30

10 TH 10/30 Line and Color

Warm up exercises. Line and color live fashion drawing technique experimentation. Please bring costumes to class!

Illustrate a minimum of 3 types of fashion drawings using line and color variations. 11/6 BRING PORTFOLIO, SUPPLIES AND ILLUSTRATIONS TO NEXT CLASS.

11 TH 11/06 Begin portfolio work! Final group 1

Warm up exercises. Rework illustrations or do new ones that are portfolio worthy.

A fashion group of your choosing with all details and properly mounted for portfolio 11/13

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NOTE: Syllabus schedule can change as needed based upon student proficiency in the class. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Attendance and punctuality are mandatory for mastering the skills necessary. 2. Complete all assignments and homework for the due date assigned. 3. Complete midterm exam project. 4. Do all assignments and projects with a professional image. 5. Complete sketchbook and portfolio reviews. 6. Complete final exam project.

POINT DISTRIBUTION Attendance 50 POINTS Participation And Attitude 100 POINTS Class Assignments 140 POINTS Midterm Project and Review 75 POINTS Final Exam Project and Review 85 POINTS Mastery of skills and work habits 50 POINTS Total=500 points+ EXTRA CREDIT CLASS PARTICIPATION DEFINED A. Attendance 1. 3 absences=no penalty but makeup of projects required. 2. 1 point loss for each class hour missed after that. B. Classroom contributions 1. Overall verbal and non-verbal contributions to the success of the class. a. Comments, questions, project focus and mastery of skills, working as a team member for the class benefit. b. Excellence in visual presentation skills and concepts, positive group critique communication and feedback skills. EXTRA CREDIT OPTION Additional fashion illustrations per project 10 points per assignment. 120 additional points possible!

12 TH 11/13 Portfolio work! Final group 2

Warm up exercises. Rework illustrations or do new ones that are portfolio worthy.

A fashion group of your choosing with all details and properly mounted for portfolio 11/20

13 TH 11/20 Portfolio work! Final group 3

Warm up exercises. Rework illustrations or do new ones that are portfolio worthy.

A fashion group of your choosing with all details and properly mounted for portfolio. 12/4 BRING RESEARCH AND ART SUPPLIES TO DESIGN A FINAL COLLECTION TO NEXT CLASS.

14 TH 11/27 HAPPY THANKSGIVING-No classes

15 TH 12/04 Final group project for presentation Final group 4

Warm up exercises. Design, illustrate and display a 10 piece collection based upon your research

A fashion group of your choosing with all details and properly mounted for portfolio. Finish up your portfolio.12/11 BRING ALL SEMESTER PROJECTS AND PORTFOLIO FOR REVIEW AT NEXT CLASS! 12/11

16 TH 12/11 FINAL REVIEW Present your final group and portfolio!

Celebrate a job well done!

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GRADING SCALE A (90%)____440-500 (+ extra credit) B (80%)____419-439 C (70%)____318-378 D (60%)____250 -317 F BELOW 250-Please do not go here!

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ASSIGNMENT AND DUE DATE CALENDAR

___________________________________________ ASSIGNMENT DUE POSSIBLE MY SCORE Cumulative Total

1. Skills drawing 09/04 10 2. Female life/robot drawing

09/11 10 3. Female robot/face 9/18 10 4. Hands/Feet 09/25 10 5. Male or Child robot/face drawings

10/02 10 6. Adding apparel details, croqui’s & tech flats

10/9 10

7. Fabrics/ folds Textile Patterns

10/16 10 8. MIDTERM REVIEW

10/16 10/23 FOR EXTRA

CREDIT

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9. Rack & Stack 10/30 10 10. Line and Color 11/06 10 11. Fashion Group 1 11/13 10 12. Fashion Group 2 11/20 10 13. Fashion Group 3 12/04 10 14 Fashion Group 4 Portfolio review Final

12/11 12/11 12/11

10 10 75

ATTENDANCE PARTICIPATION ATTITUDE

all all all

50 50 50

WORK HABITS all 50 OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT

10 PER ASSIGNMENT=140

TOTAL =500+extra credit

GRADING POLICY http://www.elcamino.edu/admissions/grading.asp WITHDRAWLS http://www.elcamino.edu/admissions/attendance.asp In the event you choose to withdraw from our course, the burden of following through with the withdrawal process is your responsibility. You may or may not be dropped for excessive absences. However, failure to attend does not guarantee being dropped with the exception of non-attendance at the first scheduled class meeting. Please understand that if you do not officially withdraw before Friday, September 5, 2014, you must be assigned a grade based upon what you have earned. This may be anything from A (unlikely) to F. Please refer to the College Catalogue for more details. If you believe you MUST withdraw, for any reason, PLEASE consult with your Instructor first! Perhaps we can find a way to help you complete our course successfully.

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GENERAL POLICIES 1. Please turn off cell phones, pagers, IPods, MP3 players, Walkman’s, etc., before entering the classroom. 2. Courtesy, kindness and respect are great human qualities to be cultivated. 3. It is expected that all students participate fully during class. 4. If you are unsure about an assignment, have questions or concerns, please ask for help from or e-mail your Instructor. Remember that I am here to help you learn and flourish! 5. Please remember to bring all your assigned material and supplies to class. 6. Eating and drinking while in class are discouraged. 7. Group discussions and participation are encouraged. However, please keep the private conversations to a very quiet minimum. 8. Please be on time to class! If you are more than 15 minutes last you must immediately email your instructor or you will not be admitted into class. SPECIFIC CLASS POLICIES (ALL STUDENT SERVICES WEB INFORMATION ADDRESSES CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 10 OF THE FALL 2014 CATALOGUE) ATTENDANCE http://www.elcamino.edu/admissions/attendance.asp. Problems coming to class should be discussed with or e-mailed to the Instructor, when possible, before the class is missed. Two missed classes without prior communication with the Instructor will result in loss of participation points. You may be dropped for excessive absences. LATENESS It is everyone's responsibility to arrive on time. Arriving late for class will lower your participation score and is rude to your Instructor and disruptive to your fellow students. TIME DEADLINES Exam, assignments and homework all have pre-scheduled due dates. On occasion, it may be necessary to alter these dates because of our progress during the semester. You will always be given advance notice of such changes. INCOMPLETES IN THE COURSE An “incomplete” grade will not be given unless the student has a legitimate personal crisis that prevents finishing the course on time. Students receiving an “incomplete” grade must be doing passing work up to that point. If such an occurrence happens, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the Instructor immediately to explain the situation and make plans to complete the course. RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES Please notify the Instructor in advance of religious observances that interfere with class attendance. STUDENT’S WITH DISABILITIES http://elcamino.edu/academics/src/ El Camino College has a tradition of providing access to education for students with disabilities. For further information, visit the El Camino Special Resource Center. Students with disabilities should inform the Instructor especially if there are medical problems or learning disabilities. Accommodations may be provided as recommended by the Special Resource Center. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Please see page 7 of the Camino College Fall 2014 Catalogue for Academic Dishonesty CALENDAR OF EVENTS ON CAMPUS http://www.elcamino.edu/uportal/calendar/select_cal.aspx SPECIAL NOTE: ALL CLASS INFORMATION AND HANDOUTS ARE AVAILABLE ON "DROPBOX.com" FOR YOU TO PRINT OUT! PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE ANY DOCUMENTS FROM MY FOLDER!!! JUST DUPLICATE THEM AND DOWNLOAD THE COPYONTO YOUR COMPUTER-THANKS. I WILL EMAIL EVERYONE AN INVITATION TO THIS SPECIAL FOLDER JUST FOR YOU.

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FASHION SKETCHING SUPPLIMENTAL INFORMATION-ART SUPPLY LIST BOLD=REQUIRED!!! PAPERS AND BOARDS: 18X24” OR LARGER, ROUGH TEXTURE NEWSPRINT PADS OF PAPER 15X20 COLD PRESS ILLUSTRATION BOARDS (CAN BE WHITE, STUDENT GRADE OR PALE NEUTRAL COLOR) WATERCOLOR PAPER (ARCHES IS EXCELLENT BUT EXPENSIVE) 5-10 PIECES OR A PAD, ROUGH OR 90LB SURFACE, MEASURING 14X16” COLOR CONSTRUCTION PAPER 8 ½ X 11 OR 14X17 DRAFTING VELLUM (17LB. 100% RAG VELLUM) SHEET PAD 15x20" BLACK FOAM CORE (1/16th thickness) OR MOUNTING BOARD FOR RENDERINGS MARKERS, PAINT AND SKETCHING ITEMS: BLACK SHARPIE FAT AND FINE POINT PERMANENT MARKERS-1 BOX-REQUIRED COLOR MARKER SET-PRISMACOLOR, CHARTPAK, AD, PANTONE, CRAYOLA OR TOMBO TO INCLUDE NEUTRAL BLENDER, BUFF #139, FLESH, PALE GREYS BOTH WARM AND COOL. NOTE: CRAYOLA MARKER SETS WITH A FAT POINT ARE TERRIFIC, INEXPENSIVE, AND GET THE JOB DONE! BASIC SET OF GOUACHE PAINT, ADDITIONAL COLORS OF YOUR CHOOSING. DR. MARTIN’S OR OTHER JAR OF OPAQUE WHITE WATERCOLOR. SET OF OVAL OR ROUND POINTED NIB BRUSHES (STAY WITH SHORT HANDLES AND LARGER BUT POINTED HAIRS) ADDITIONAL LARGE ROUND/POINTED NIB BRUSHES FOR WATERCOLOR-#8 AND 12+. (I PREFER SHORT HANDLED BRUSHES BECAUSE THEY ARE MUCH EASIER TO CONTROL) LARGE WHITE PALATTE OR PLASTIC PLATES FOR MIXING COLORS. LARGE WATER CONTAINER AND PAPER OR SOFT WHITE TERRY TOWELS. HB CHARCOL PENCILS KNEEDED ERASER LARGE ROUND BLENDER FOR CHARCOL BLAIR NO-ODOR WORKABLE FIXATIVE-USE OUTSIDE ONLY! LARGE SET IF COLOR PENCILS FOR DETAIL WORK METALLIC PENS-GOLD AND SILVER MISC. ITEMS: 5X5” ASSORTED FABRIC SWATCHES-REQUIRED TEAR SHEETS, MAGAZINE CLIPPINGS, ETC, FOR INSPIRATION GLITTER GLUE (CRAYOLA MAKES GREAT ONES AND THERE ARE IN-EXPENSIVE) IRRIDESCENT MEDIUM FOR WATER BASED PAINT (OPTIONAL) DOUBLE FACED TAPE WHITE ARTIST OR MASKING TAPE RUBBER CEMENT RUBBER CEMENT ERASER SISSORS BLACK PORTFOLIO FOR FINAL WORK SAMPLES PORTFOLIO TO CARRY WORK PENCIL SHARPENER TACKLE OR ART SUPPLY STORAGE BOX OTHER OPTIONAL ITEMS: SET OF OIL PASTELS OR CRAYONS COLOR CHARCOL PENCILS ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO TRY IS ENCOURAGED! STUDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO SPEND AN ADDITIONAL 50-100 DOLLARS DEPENDING UPON SUPPLIES ALREADY OWNED. REMEMBER THE BOOK STORE CARRIES THESE SUPPLIES AND SOME ART SUPPLY STORES DO OFFER A DISCOUNT OF 10-30%. DON’T FORGET TO BRING ALONG YOUR STUDENT I.D. ALSO CHECK OUT THE 99 CENT STORE AND JERRY'S ARTARAMA.COM FOR SOME GREAT PRICES ON SUPPLIES TO EXPERIMENT WITH!

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