Program Description
The students will approach the fashion system through analysis of the international fashion industry and the analysis of basic garment construction. Understanding trends and markets will enable us to plan an appropriate range. In this unit students will learn the basics of fashion hand drawing, body proportions, anatomy details and color rendering to enable them to communicate their own fashion ideas. A broad picture of the evolution of Art and Dress of the 19th and 20th Century will be drawn and will also look at eastern costume and Asian traditional embellishments and habits, in a captivating comparison with western culture and environments of the same period. The students will explore the relationship between artistic movements and the development of dress, within a wider social, cultural, historical framework.
SUBJECTS
Each level consists of 6 courses for the entire 11-week level. This will total in 18 hours a week of class, each course is 3 hour blocks; the professors grant a break between classes. There will be weekly assignments, midterms and final projects for each class.
SKETCHING
Students will use a variety of drawing techniques and processes to communicate and develop fashion illustration. They will learn sketching skills such as learning the female and male body proportions, detail sketching faces, moving body, hands and feet.
PATTERN CUTTING
Demonstrate an initial competence in the construction techniques associated with trousers and skirts. Learn the introductory skills of garment and textile technology and basic sewing and machine control exercises.
HISTORY OF DRESS
Analyze the relationship of art, fashion and style within their cultural context specifically of the 20th century. This will allow students to gain insight on how culture has influenced fashion and understand trend movements throughout the years.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Use a variety of drawing techniques and processes to communicate and develop fashion illustrations
- Employ an initial competence in the construction techniques associated with trousers and skirts
- Understand and evaluate the context and structure of the fashion industry, e.g. suppliers, manufacturers, turn around times, schedules
- Analyze the relationship of art, fashion and style within their cultural context.
These learning outcomes interplay perfectly with the next levels of the One Year Vocational Program for the students to progressively grow as a fashion designer through a personalized class curriculum and hands-on experience.
HOW TO APPLY
The Vocational Programs provide flexibility to the student that does not want to commit for a full year program but wants to start a section of the program to see if it is the right fit. As to this, you are able to apply to the individual levels of the Vocational Programs and then see if you want to continue. To apply to a stand-alone level, students are able to select the ‘11-Week Level Courses’ in the application form. Students will then be able to apply to their corresponding level and program.
At Istituto Marangoni Miami, we are very student centric and want to provide a fashion opportunity that is attainable and flexible to provide confidence and stability to the student. Our application process is guided by our incredible admissions representatives that will guide you the entire way through. If you need assistance applying, schedule a call here.