Fashion design - collection building - spring semester

Introduction to the fundamentals of designing of a coordinated collection of women’s clothing. Research on trends and fabrics for the chosen theme, in order to find the right ideas and the inspiration, which will be developed afterwards. Main topics include: realization of a book, starting from the choice of the concept; the presentation of the moodboards for atmosphere; the colors and the inspiration key words and images, focusing then on single theme. The course concludes with a final presentation of a collection book consisting of: figure designs, details in the style, colors, fabric swatches with the description of the yarns, quality, supplier, art, number.

Introduction to the fundamentals of designing a coordinated collection of men’s clothing. Research on trends and fabrics for the chosen theme, in order to find the right ideas and the inspiration, which will be developed afterwards. Main topics include: realization of a book, starting from the choice of the concept; the presentation of the moodboards for atmosphere; colors and the inspiration key words and images, focusing then on single theme. The course will conclude with a final presentation of a collection book consisting of: figure designs, details in the style, colors, fabric swatches with the description of the yarns, quality, supplier, art, number.

The course will enable students to explore the various knitting techniques, to experiment with yarn and color directly on the machines in order to acquire new skills and knowledge. This course introduces the field of knitwear by focusing on the following main topics: analysis of knitwear design, research and experimentation. Emphasis on use of color, texture and the ability to create new knitwear forms.In addition students will examine various knitting techniques, experiment with yarn and color directly on the machines in order to gain processual and technical know-how.

Covers the basics pattern making and tailoring techniques. Particular emphasis will be given to the womenswear and menswear coordinated collections and their realization. Concepts of pattern cutting and sewing, with a specific glossary of terms necessary to develop the technical ability to make garment patterns and prototypes will be covered. A detailed analysis of the technical terms and design for the creation of the following patterns: skirt, trouser, bodice, corset, dress, t-shirt, sleeves, collars, pockets, buttoning and fastening, zippers and cutting placement.

Students will gain confidence and ability in drawing and examines a variety of approaches that can be used in fashion illustration. Main course topics include: research preliminary to mood-boards; technical drawing for fashion and the representation of student’s collection items; study of the main techniques experimented in illustrations; study of the more innovative and experimental illustration techniques
(such as media, spray art, collage and performance) aiming at leading student to the development of a personal drawing language; realization of a personal portfolio.

Develops new skills and mastery of flat drawing techniques necessary for garment representation, in a clear and detailed way in order to comply with market requirements and product management. Main topics covered in the course include: technical details (size, fastening, folding, buttoning); sense of the proportions in reference to the symmetries; perspective and projection; stylization of the ideal outline for
proportions of croquis.