Fashion Illustration & Sketching

 Overview:
 Students learn the basics of fashion illustration, including croquis proportions, figure drawing, and expressive poses.

Key Learnings:

• Basics of tools, techniques, and illustration history
  
• Drawing croquis using 8-head and 10-head proportions
  
• Front, side, and back views
  
• Gestures and dynamic movement
  
• Simplified hands and feet
  

End Result:
 A personalized sketchbook of static and dynamic croquis figures with accurate body proportions.

 Overview:
 Focus shifts to sketching garments, styling elements, accessories, and layered fashion looks.

Key Learnings:

• Drawing tops, bottoms, and fitted garments
  
• Styling details: collars, sleeves, pleats, belts
  
• Draping, fabric flow, and movement
  
• Accessory illustration
  
• Layering techniques
  

End Result:
 A styled portfolio featuring detailed outfit illustrations and layered fashion ensembles.

 Overview:
 Students explore color theory, media techniques, and fabric texture rendering to enhance visual expression.

Key Learnings:

• Warm/cool tones and complementary color palettes
  
• Dry media rendering (pencil, marker)
  
• (Optional) Wet media effects (watercolor)
  
• Texturing materials like silk, denim, leather
  
• Mood creation through mixed media
  

End Result:
 A fabric rendering board with textured and colored illustrations across 5–6 fashion looks.

 Overview:
 Students apply all their skills to create and present a cohesive 3-look mini collection.

Key Learnings:

• Theme selection and concept development
  
• Thumbnail sketches and outfit refinement
  
• Clean final illustrations with accessories
  
• Branding and style labeling
  
• Group presentation and peer feedback
  

End Result:
 A complete, themed 3-look collection with branding, ready for critique or portfolio inclusion.