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FSHN 1315: Tech Fashion Illustration 2
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Fashion Design
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course builds on skills learned in Technical Fashion Illustration 1 and introduces artistic applications of Illustrator and Photoshop. Students will develop an extensive library of brushes, patterns, and design details for future use and will experiment with layout, typography, and other graphic design elements to convey individual aesthetic
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
FSHN 1105, FSHN 1207, FSHN 1215.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Produce detailed technical illustrations using Illustrator
- Create an extensive library of details, textures, and design elements
- Create print design and surface texture using Illustrator and Photoshop
- Create detailed spec sheets and tech packs
- Apply basic graphic design principles in various contexts
- Apply a general working knowledge of Photoshop
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, products/portfolio, demonstration, interview, and/or external evaluation.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 65
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 65
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, demonstration, problem solving, model making, practice of illustration skills.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
25 |
Photoshop project |
|
Project |
20 |
Illustrator project |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Spec assignment |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Tech pack assignment |
|
Final Exam |
10 |
|
|
Participation |
5 |
Professionalism |
Course topics
- Development of a thorough design library as a resource for future projects
- Print development and surface design/texture
- Experimentation with typography, layout, and other graphic design elements
- Creating technical illustrations for more complex garments and details
- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
- Using Photoshop as an artful tool and as a component of personal aesthetic
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.