12/26/2024 2:31:28 AM	FASH 142 Course Outline as of Spring 2005	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  FASH 142	Title:  COMPUTER FASH ILLUST
Full Title:  Computer-Aided Fashion Illustration
Last Reviewed:9/20/2010

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  39 - Total 2 Times
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Catalog Description:

An intensive course designed to teach students to use Adobe Illustrator software to create technical flats, represent fabric prints and garment details. Students learn computer skills on both the PC and Macintosh platforms.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of FASH 56 ( or FASH 56A or FASHN 56A)

Recommended Preparation:
Completion of CIS 101A OR CIS 105A or previous experience with computer platform being used.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

An intensive course designed to teach students to use Adobe Illustrator software to create technical flats, represent fabric prints and garment details. Students learn computer skills on both the PC and Macintosh platforms.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of FASH 56 ( or FASH 56A or FASHN 56A)
Recommended:Completion of CIS 101A OR CIS 105A or previous experience with computer platform being used.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.  Create technical flats and fashion illustrations utilizing

   Adobe Illustrator's tools, menus, and pallets.

2.  Construct a template layer portfolio for preparing technical flats

   and fashion illustrations.

3.  Translate designer sketches into technical flats with production

   specifications for pattern-makers and sewing contractors.

4.  Demonstrate proficient use of Adobe Illustrator's pen tool, stroke

   lines, and dashed lines in the development of technical flats in

   various apparel categories.

5.  Interpret apparel trims, fabric prints, and fabric textures from

   samples using Adobe Illustrator's brushes, swatches and symbols

   palettes.

6.  Based on subsequent repeats, students will be able to apply techniques

   to:

       a. increasingly complex applications

       b. increasingly complex patterns

       c. gain confidence and speed

Topics and Scope

I.   Tools, Menus and Palettes

      A.  Selections & Arranging Objects

      B.  Reflect & Transform

      C.  Color, Transparency, & Gradient

II.  Fashion Flats

      A.  Pen Tool

      B.  Stroke & Dashed Lines

      C.  Text Tool

            1.  Sewing & Pattern specifications

            2.  Logo Designs

III. Trims, Fabric Patterns & Textures

      A.  Brushes

      B.  Swatches

      C.  Symbols

IV.  Scanning Images

      A.  Figure Templates

      B.  Face Libraries

      C.  Managing Layers

V.  Making a portfolio.

Assignments:

1.  Students will produce a portfolio of technical flats and

   illustrations including:

     A.  Basic flats

     B.  Flats with prints

     C.  Flats with fabric textures

     D.  Flats with trims

     E.  Labels, logos, and type styles

     F.  Presentation fashion illustrations

2.  Students will assemble a notebook containing:

     A.  Class notes

     B.  Handouts

     C.  Fashion clippings

3.  Students will develop a sketchbook documenting design ideas.

4.  Fieldwork: Students will shop and collect fabric samples.

5.  Students will take a midterm and final two-part exam:

     A.  Objective

     B.  Performance - computer drawing

6.  Students will read 25-30 pages per week.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 5 - 10%
Notebook.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 20%
Field work
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 50%
Class performances, Performance exams, Portfolio; sketchbook; labels, logos, type styles.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Multiple choice, Short answer
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 20%
Participation and attendance

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Hints for Creating Fashion Flats using Adobe Illustrator.

Werdann, Terry. 2003.

Illustrator CS: Hands-on Training. Weinman, Lynda. Peachpit Press: 2004.

Portfolio Presentation for Fashion Designers, Second Edition. Tain, Linda.

Fairchild Publications: 2003.

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