Miss Smedile

 FASHION AND INTERIOR DESIGN 1, FASHION DESIGN 2, FASHION DESIGN 3, 

CLICK ON EACH COURSE ABOVE TO VIEW  THE SYLLABUS

Fashion/Interior Design 1: Fashion and Interior Design is an introductory art class where students will explore the artistic and design influences relating to fashion and interior design. They will explore and examine the Elements and Principles of Design by creating relevant artwork using a variety of media and techniques. This is a hands on and project based class in which students will have a special opportunity to experiment and express their creativity and

personal style into their work and it is highly encouraged. Projects will include the study of drawing and painting techniques such as figure and garment drawing and painting  and other various relative drawing skills. They will learn about how color theory affects design and implement color theory into garment and interior inspired projects such as designing a current fashion line or designing a room with specific color schemes. The basics of sewing including hand sewing and sewing on the machine will be learned in order to explore the world of clothing and fashion and students will complete multiple sewing projects. Interior design will also be explored through creating floor plans and 3D rooms.

Fashion Design 2: This course is a sequel to Fashion and Interior Design I. Students will use their previous knowledge gained in design and sewing to build from and create more meaningful and advanced projects related to Fashion Design. This includes the elements and principles of design, color theory, aesthetics, fashion trends and history, and sewing. This course gives students who take this course a unique chance to explore their talents and interest in this subject on a deeper level, as Fashion Design is a growing and promising field that offers many opportunities for creative individuals. Young people make changes in the fashion industry with forward thinking, such as developing sustainable fashion, using social media to grow independent businesses, and giving refreshing ideas inspired by the past and future. Now is an exciting time to be an artist, and this course allows them to explore a path that could open doors and offer possibilities for their lives that they would have not otherwise known of. This course will be dedicated to advancing their skills in design, concept development and garment construction. Students will learn to make clothing in different ways, such as using body measurements to make customized pattern pieces, tracing and altering old clothing, and using a sewing pattern. They will be encouraged to customize their projects using their own personal aesthetic. 

Fashion Design 3: The goal of this course is for students to become proficient in sewing and concept building. They will further continue to develop their skills and use their own inspiration as creative guidance. They will design and sew their own fashion collection based off a theme.