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The Course

Fashion Illustration Live

Short courses
Short courses
SHANGHAI

This course is an introduction to fashion illustration.

SHANGHAI

This one-week short course is tailored for beginners eager to explore the captivating world of fashion illustration. Students will learn essential techniques for rendering body forms and fabric textures, while experimenting with diverse drawing styles to enhance their creative expression. The course includes hands-on practice in drafting fashion sketches using live models, offering an engaging and immersive experience in the art of fashion design.

21 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
English · Chinese  - Fee
Only course fee
¥9,800
COURSE CONTENTS
PLAN OF STUDY
IM LABORATORIES
EDUCATIONAL APPROACH
  • Fashion Illustration techniques: Introduction to rendering body poses and materials
  • Illustration form Magazines: Mixed media illustration with an amalgamation of fashion editorials
  • Live model drawing: Experimental sessions with live model and mixed media for illustration

Day 1 Lesson 1

Fashion Illustration techniques

Introduction to various illustration tools

Students will use pencils, felt tip pens and highlighters to render body poses

Lesson 2

 

Rendering textiles and layering of illustration tools to achieve effects

Day 2

Lesson 1

Illustration from magazines

Drafting and collage

Drawing poses and silhouettes from magazines

Lesson 2

 

Mixed media collage and rendering with and from magazines

Day 3

Lesson 1

Dynamic illustration from model

Pencil techniques

Students will produce fast poses in a variety of illustration techniques drafting from a styled live model

Lesson 2

 

Rendering without model

Day 4

Lesson 1

Mix media techniques

Poses and illustration techniques are expanded to include different media

Lesson 2

 

Rendering without model

Day 5

Lesson 1

Drafting and collage

Mix media techniques include collage and selected free tools

Lesson 2

 

5 illustrations are selected for final exhibition

Tools required for the course:

  • Sheets of color paper (5 different colors)
  • Glue stick
  • Erasing rubber
  • Any other interesting media you like
  • Paper folder with 125g A4
  • Paper folder with 200g-250g A3 (suitable for watercolor painting)
  • Old newspapers
  • Old books (optional)
  • Painting tripod (adjustable stand)
  • Wood panel as a hard surface to attach your paper to

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will:

  • Understand the basics of fashion illustration and explore a variety of styles and media.
  • Develop the ability to express emotion, silhouette, and style in their designs.
  • Learn how to highlight key features of garments and capture the personality of designs.

Preparing for the Course

We recommend students look at fashion illustration books such as Fashion Illustration Now and explore the wide range of styles and techniques used by professional illustrators. Collect a few fashion magazines that can be cut up and repurposed for creative projects, as these will serve as valuable material for your illustrations.

 

Course Philosophy

Fashion illustration is not about creating a photographic copy of a model—it is about expressing attitude and personality through your sketches. This course encourages creativity and individuality in capturing the essence of designs, ensuring your illustrations convey the unique character of each garment. Imperfection can be an asset, if your work communicates the spirit of the design clearly and effectively.

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