Class Outline
Class 1: Brief introduction to the fashion design development process, major materials, and professional terminologies. Discuss the goals and experiences of students.
A brief introduction to Fashion Illustration History.
Observational fashion figure drawing
Class 2: Continue observational fashion figure drawing varying poses (I).
A brief introduction to Fashion History.
Build a mood board by starting research on trends including colors, materials, and big ideas. Students’ assignments to the Google Classroom.
Class 3: Discuss a cohesive collection development.
Work on the mood board.
Introduction to color theory.
Class 4: Critique on the mood board and complete the mood board.
Brief discussion on body parts (perspective, fabric folds, and design details)
Introduction to experimental illustration methods
Class 5: Review sketches.
A brief introduction to garment construction (Paper, fabric, or recycled materials).
Finalize design details for a collection with chosen themes and resources.
Class 6: Explore garment construction on preferably mini mannequins varying materials.
Introduce non-conventional fashion design approaches (Opportunity of exploring mixed media). Learn hand stitches and pin basting.
Class 7: Work on one final look. Design signature prints for textiles.
Class 8: Introduction to promotional tools such as a look book, a magazine cover, or digital mediums. Work on a promotional tool. Students’ assignments to the Google Classroom.
Class 9: Review fashion portfolio preparation, its layout, and documentation.
Work on the chosen promotional tool. Students’ assignments to the Google Classroom.
Class 10: Presentation and critique.
Please note: VCUQatar reserves the right to cancel classes for which not enough participants are registered. Already paid fees will be refunded.
Please do not purchase materials until VCUQatar has sent final course confirmation.
Items to buy for this class
Art paint pallet
Aquarelle canson® a3 300g blanc
Dessin canson® a3 160g blanc
Ruler painting brush set
Gouache colors
Long needles
Sketching pen (various nip width)
Kneadable eraser
Polymer eraser
Brush pen size 12
Sharpener
Color pencils
The above materials package is available for online order, payment, and delivery for QAR 362.53 (just the materials). All materials are 15% discounted, please email sales@ibnqym.com with the following details -
Subject - VCUarts Summer Program
Content: Package (Name of the major selected) eg: Foundation + Fashion + Portfolio and the quantity you require. Please add your name and number along with the email for them to be able to contact you.
Note: Foundation materials are mandatory for all Majors
Participants are also allowed to buy materials from their desired place, find below a few more suggestions.
On occasions, there may be some more materials to be bought and brought in if and when advised by the instructor.
Where to buy your materials
Most of the materials are available from any art supply shop, for example:
- Cass Art (Fire station): Community Classes students get a 15% discount upon presenting the registration ticket
- Jarir Bookstore: on Rayyan Road or Salwa Road
- Color Note: on Al Nasser Street
- Ibn Al Qayyim: at Markhiya Roundabout
- Al Rawnaq