FASHION ILLUSTRATION

DS 101

This survey class will be an introduction to the technical and conceptual ways of working in Textile Design. Students will participate in three five week modules: one module introducing print and dye concerns, one module introducing off-loom processes, and one module introducing structural enrichment techniques and concepts. Each module will include a series of introductory exercises leading to a final larger project. The work in each module will be supported by short readings and slide lectures highlighting historical and contemporary work. Course fee: yes.

DS 225

Basic principles and elements of design as they apply to apparel. Emphasizing both process and product, students analyze fashion trends and practical problems while developing and executing original designs.

DS 253

Introduces flat patternmaking as a fundamental technique in apparel design. Explore foundational concepts and principles through manipulation of pattern blocks and the typology of garment styles and silhouettes to execute original designs. Develop pattern drafts for simple garments by applying fundamental patternmaking techniques (dart manipulation, adding fullness, contouring). Emphasis is placed on understanding garment construction in translating design concepts into accurate pattern drafts.

DS 327

Pattern design for textiles, wallpaper and other applications (motif, layout, repeats, colorways, coordinates), using various manual and digital creation methods. Development of imagery, design concepts, collaboration and presentation.

DS 152

Introduces core principles of fashion design with a focus on creativity, sustainability, critical thinking, and concept development. Emphasizes silhouette, proportion, scale, and materiality as foundational elements in developing design aesthetics. Includes research and sketching as part of the design process, from initial inspiration to presentation of garment concepts. Explores historical and contemporary fashion to inform original work. Develops skills in trend forecasting, market analysis, and flat sketching.