Fashion Design Drawing Course

Name: Fashion Design Drawing Course
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ISBN: 9780764124730

ISBN-10: 0764124730

ISBN-13: 9780764124730

Edition: 2003

Authors: Caroline Tatham, Julian Seaman

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A superb reference book and an ideal instructional textbook for classroom use, this beautifully illustrated guide is organized into units that reflect required courses at leading design colleges. Twenty step-by-step exercises cover methods of finding inspiration, developing observation techniques, and creating fashion drawings in both color and black-and-white media. Separate sections are devoted to getting started and understanding figure proportions, planning and designing garments, and creating and assessing flat specification drawings. The book also features cross-references to its various art instruction techniques, a designers glossary, and a helpful index. This book guides students…

Book details

List price: $23.95
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/1/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 8.75" wide x 8.50" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

Caroline Tatham has extensive experience in London's fashion industry and is currently on the faculty at the renowned Central St. Martin's College of Art and Design in London.

Julian Seaman is a respected print designer and the author of several best-selling books on fashion. He is currently visiting tutor at Central St. Martin's College of Art and Design in London.



Introduction


How to use this book


Assessing your work


Finding Inspiration


Inspiration file: Where to start


Visiting a museum


Investigating architecture


Inspiration file: A fresh look at the familiar


Mood boards


The traditions of India


Fine art and graphics


Inspiration file: Small details, big ideas


Designing fabric ideas


Starting with embroidery


Illustrating Fashion


Inspiration file: The human body in proportion


An exercise in figure drawing


Inspiration file: Experiments with media


Drawing from life


Exploring collage


Drawing from your wardrobe


Not just pencil


Inspiration file: Laying out your page


Illustrating bold print


Planning and Designing


Inspiration file: Creating a cohesive collection


Learn to love your roughs


Planning a range


Inspiration file: Designing to a brief


Customer focus


Occasions, seasons, budgets


Inspiration file: Color and fabric


Color palettes


Structuring fabric


Communicating Your Vision


Inspiration file: Clarity and communication


Working drawings


Real garments for your portfolio


Inspiration file: Presenting your work


Practicalities of presentation


Choosing a presentation style


Presenting with flair


Fashion resources


Glossary


Index


Credits