This course is an introduction to fashion illustration.
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.
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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 |
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Lesson 2 |
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Rendering textiles and layering of illustration tools to achieve effects |
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Day 2 Lesson 1 |
Illustration from magazines |
Drafting and collage |
Drawing poses and silhouettes from magazines |
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Lesson 2 |
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Mixed media collage and rendering with and from magazines |
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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 |
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Lesson 2 |
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Rendering without model |
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Day 4 Lesson 1 |
Mix media techniques |
Poses and illustration techniques are expanded to include different media |
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Lesson 2 |
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Rendering without model |
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Day 5 Lesson 1 |
Drafting and collage |
Mix media techniques include collage and selected free tools |
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Lesson 2 |
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5 illustrations are selected for final exhibition |
Tools required for the course:
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will:
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.