VAR-1007 Drawing for Fashion

This course will examine beginning drawing as a learnable process and a perceptive skill used in the visual arts field. Students will be directed to approach drawing from cognitive means, which will enable them to observe and create ideas from inventive and intuitive methods. By using this conceptual thinking process, students will be able to develop their drawing abilities as an effective means to project their creative talent in the fashion industry. Studio assignments will emphasize problem-solving aspects of the elements and principles of Design in a composition with a focus on fashion. Students will explore the use of a variety of materials which will include selections of paper types, woodless graphite, charcoal, marker, pastels, Designer gouache and conte crayons. This course will concentrate on subject matter such as sill-life, figure/portrait studies, gesture drawing, and garment representation. This is a required course for Fashion majors. (Old #: ART1007)