Fashion Design and Illustration Syllabus

Ms. Citizen- lcitizen@shufsd.org

Class Description: 

Prerequisite: Studio in Art or Studio in Creative Crafts                        Credit: 1/2                                   Time: 1/2 Year

This course introduces principles and skills involved in fashion illustration design concepts, visual merchandising and textile design. The design and illustration of clothing is emphasized, as well as, working from live models to learn drawing skills, fundamental anatomy and the dynamics of movement. Both fashion and human proportion are stressed. 

A variety of media is used such as charcoal, pencil, marker, colored pencil, inks and pastel. A basic introduction to pattern-making and sewing skills is included. 

A survey of fashions from archaic to contemporary periods will be utilized to familiarize students with basic shapes, colors, symbols, patterns and texture in ethnic costume and serves as inspiration in developing sketches for contemporary fashions.

This class serves as a prerequisite for Advanced Fashion 2 & 3. 

Class Procedures/ Routines:

All classes will begin with a "Do Now". These are short tasks designed to prepare students for the day's instruction and assess their understanding. Students are expected to begin working as soon as class starts and continue throughout the period. 

Gap Assignments: Students who complete their projects early will choose from a variety of art-related "Gap Assignments" to complete independently. All time spent in the art room will be devoted to learning about/ creating artwork!

Requirements/ Expectations:

Students Will:

-Complete all assignments (including do-nows) with clear care and effort

-Participate in class critiques/ discussions 

-Follow instructions/ procedures 

-Treat teachers, peers, supplies, and themselves with respect. 

Grading Policy: 

Students are expected to put forth their best effort in every assignment. Grades will be based on artistic behavior (planning, experimentation, problem solving, etc.) with an emphasis on effort rather than artistic ability. I have high expectations for students and will challenge them in order to expand their artistic abilities and promote individual growth. 

Grading Rubric:

20%: Participation

-Attendance is crucial to student success in this class. Unexcused absences and latenesses will result in a

                 grade  deduction. 

-During instruction and class discussions students must be attentive, actively

 listening, and sharing their opinions for a high participation grade. 

 -Breaking classroom rules/ procedures will result in a grade deduction. 

  -Participation grades are posted on infinite campus each week.

30%: Formative Assignments 

-formative assignments include Do Nows, Gap Assignments, and projects that take only

 one or two days to complete.

-These grades are based on completion/ effort and are posted often. 

50%: Summative Assignments

-Summative assignments are the long-term projects that will be completed

 throughout the course. They may take weeks to complete. 

-These assignments are graded on completion/ time management, creativity/ effort, and understanding

 of techniques/ craftsmanship. 

  -Work that is insufficiently complete or rushed through, careless, or reflect poor

 listening during instruction will result in grade deductions. 

-As long as students are on-task, trying their best, and using materials/

 techniques as instructed, they will receive high scores on summative assignments. 

Per school policy, this class's final will be worth 20% of the student's total grade for the year. 

Grades can be found on Infinite Campus.

Grades posted to Google Classroom are NOT accurate as they do not include every component of the student’s total grade calculation.

Cell Phone Policy: 

As per the schoolwide policy, cell phones (as well as airpods and smart watches) are not allowed in the classroom at any time. 

Chromebooks/ other technology must be in the students' bags/ backpacks during class. (No chromebooks on desks!)