Fashion Design - SKETCHING your fashion ideas - a beginner Class with industry standards

Course Overview

This course is designed for beginners who are interested in fashion design. It provides a comprehensive introduction to fashion sketching, including how to draw a 9-head croqui, use a croqui as a template, create an "S" shaped silhouette, balance the body, use pencil techniques, create a fashion diary-journal, differentiate garment closure between men's wear and women's wear, and create your own style.

Possible Development Paths:
Learners of this course can develop their fashion design skills and pursue a career in fashion design. They can also use the skills they learn to create their own fashion line or start their own fashion business. Additionally, learners can use the knowledge they gain to pursue further education in fashion design, such as a degree in fashion design or a certificate program.

Learning Suggestions for learners:
Learners of this course can further their knowledge by taking related courses in fashion design, such as courses in pattern making, fabric selection, and garment construction. They can also take courses in fashion marketing, fashion history, and fashion trends. Additionally, learners can explore other areas of fashion, such as accessories, jewelry, and footwear design. Finally, learners can take courses in art and design to further develop their sketching and drawing skills.

[Applications]
Students who complete this course will have the knowledge and skills to apply the industry standards of fashion sketching to their own fashion designs. They will be able to create a fashion diary-journal to use as a source of inspiration and to influence their ideas for designing. They will also be able to differentiate garment closure between men's wear and women's wear, and create their own style.

[Career Paths]
The career paths recommended to learners of this course are:

1. Fashion Designer: Fashion designers create clothing and accessories for consumers. They must have a strong understanding of the fashion industry, trends, and design principles. They must also be able to use sketching and other design tools to create their designs. Developing trends in this field include the use of technology to create virtual designs, as well as the use of sustainable materials and ethical production methods.

2. Fashion Illustrator: Fashion illustrators create illustrations of clothing and accessories for magazines, websites, and other publications. They must have a strong understanding of fashion trends and design principles, as well as the ability to use sketching and other illustration tools to create their illustrations. Developing trends in this field include the use of digital tools to create illustrations, as well as the use of sustainable materials and ethical production methods.

3. Fashion Stylist: Fashion stylists work with clients to create looks for special occasions, photoshoots, and other events. They must have a strong understanding of fashion trends and design principles, as well as the ability to use sketching and other styling tools to create their looks. Developing trends in this field include the use of technology to create virtual looks, as well as the use of sustainable materials and ethical production methods.

4. Fashion Consultant: Fashion consultants work with clients to help them make informed decisions about their fashion choices. They must have a strong understanding of fashion trends and design principles, as well as the ability to use sketching and other consulting tools to provide advice. Developing trends in this field include the use of technology to provide virtual consultations, as well as the use of sustainable materials and ethical production methods.