Computer Fashion Illustration Syllabus

Course Syllabus: FDM 215-51204 Syllabi Spring 2018-1.pdf

Meet Your Instructor: Kyla Benson is the Department Chair of the Fashion Program at Santa Ana College. She has recently revamped SAC's fashion program with her industry connections from her tenure as a designer in L.A.'s and Orange County's apparel industry. Kyla has designed for large companies including Hurley, O'Neill, and Fox Racing. She has also started small businesses where her work has been seen in magazines including InStyle and US Weekly and worn by celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Alicia Keys' baby son. You can review her past experiences on Linked In

Course Description:  Computerized fashion illustration is taught using computer software. Software programs include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and embroidery software. Student needs to know how to manually draw trade flats and posed figures prior to enrolling.

Textbook Information:  Fashion Sketchbook, sixth edition ISBN 978-1-60901-228-1

Student Learning Objectives:  By the end of the semester, students will sketch a collection of garments using vector tools

Evaluation & Grading

5% Midterm Exam

25% Fashion Flats

10% Trend Assessment Writing Projects

25% Allover Print Project

25% Placed Print Project

5% Final Exam

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 850

A          90-100%

B          80-89%

C         70-79%

D          60-69%

F          lower than 60%