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In this module, you will learn the fashion illustration and rendering process that will help you create your menswear collection that forms an integral part in developing and communicating your design ideas visually.
– You will get to know various tools and techniques that are used in the illustration and rendering process.
– You will get the Knowledge and tips to communicate your ideas of components like male fashion figures & heads, colouring different skin tones, textile, and garment rendering
Introduction
What is Fashion Illustration?
What is The Difference Between Design Illustration and Editorial Illustration?
Fashion Illustration as a Career
History of Fashion Illustrations
Erté (Russian/French Artist)
J.C Leyendecker (American Illustrator)
Carl Erickson (American Fashion Illustrator and Visual Artist)
Andy Warhol (American Visual Artist)
René Gruau (Italian Artist)
The Dissolution & Resurgence of Fashion Illustration
Contemporary Fashion Illustration
David Downton (English Fashion Illustrator)
Richard Kilroy (British Fashion Illustrator)
Dahren Davey (London-Based Artist)
Studying the Work of Fashion Illustrators
Tools and Materials
Introduction to Hand Tools Used for Illustration
Drawing Tools and Materials
Drawing Tools
Erasing Tools
Rendering Tools and Materials
Marker Product Lines
White Gouache
Wet Media
Rendering Papers & Materials
Tracing Paper
Rendering Papers
Buying Tips
Prisma Pencils
Markers
Sketchbooks
Introduction to Digital Tools Used for Illustration
Computers or Macs
iPads, Digital Pen & Digital Drawing Tablets
Digital Equipment: Scanner
Preparing Your Illustrations
Reference Files & Collection of Data: Collecting Inspirational Images From Magazines and the Internet
Organizing Your Workspace
Tools Selection
Research & Sketchbook
What are Fashion Sketchbooks?
Ways to use Fashion Sketchbooks
Capturing Inspiration and Planning Outfits
Designing & Planning Garments
As a Diary
Fashion Illustration
Croquis Body Shape
A Dedicated Space for Making Notes
Additional Design & Sewing Information
Male Fashion Figures
Introduction to Male Fashion Figures
Drawing From Life
Male Fashion Proportions
Exaggerated Male Fashion Proportions
Develop Your Pose
Working From Tearsheets
Contrapposto, Plumb Line
Male Body Structure and Anatomy
Structural Study
Male Fashion Legs
Male Hands and Feet
Male Back Views
Develop Your Male Fashion Figures
Marker Skin Tones
Shadows on Legs
Male Fashion Heads
Introduction
How to Begin Drawing Your Male Fashion Heads
Drawing Notes
Male Fashion Heads: Eyes
Male Fashion Heads: Mouths
Male Fashion Heads: Hair Styles
Male Fashion Heads: Diversity
Drawing and Rendering Male Fashion Heads
Drawing Garments and Flats
Introduction
Drawing Male Garments
Shirts and T-Shirts
Trousers & Denim
Suits & Blazers
Technical Flats
What is a Technical Flat?
What are The Important Elements?
What are Some Ways That it can be Used?
What is a Float?
Difference Between Flats and Illustrations
Creating Fashion Flats: The Essentials
Drawing Accessories
Introduction
Shoes
Bags
Hats/Caps
Fabrics & Embellishments
Prints and Stripes
Prints
Embroidery and Embellishments
Fabric Manipulation
Knits
Silk or Satin
Lace
Rendering Garments
Rendering Garments in Color
Color Basics
Seasons
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Active and Athleisure Wear
Casual Wear
Tailored Garments
Denim
Rendering Fall Garments
Introduction
Rendering Fall Fabrics
Digital Illustration Techniques
Collaging Plaid
Combining Photos with Drawings/Rendering
Digital Rendering
Collage Techniques
Composing Groups
Presentation of Rendered Illustrations
Preparing the Composition/Overall Placement of Rendered Illustrations
Fashion Collection
Illustrating Your Collection
Conclusion