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OBJECTIVE
At the end of the course the student will be able to organize and execute design ideas.

PREREQUISITES & REQUIREMENTS
This is an introductory level course without pre-requisite, although an artistic background is helpful.

METHOD
The course consists of lectures, technical and practical demonstrations, individual help, group critique and in class discussions.

ATTENDANCE - PARTICIPATION
Attendance and punctuality are mandatory. Lack of punctuality will be penalized. Every absence will lower the attendance grade. In addition: If the student misses 20% of the scheduled class hours during this course (i.e. at the 3rd absence), the final grade will be lowered by one full letter grade. If more than 20% of the scheduled class hours is missed (4th absence), the final grade will be "F" and NO credits will be given for this course. A correct, active and responsible participation is strictly recommended. All deadlines must be respected.

TESTS - ASSIGNMENTS
The course contains a final exam. Students also receive grades through the various assignments and long assigned projects that are given throughout the course. Assignement will be decided by the teacher during the lessons.

EVALUATION - GRADING SYSTEM
When evaluating the exams and the assignments the following is taken into consideration: drawing skills, colour sense, personal creativity, trend awareness, estethics in work presentation, effort and attendance. The final grade is structured as follows: 35% Final exam 25% Assignments 20% Improvement 20% Attendance

TEXT BOOKS - FURTHER READINGS - SOURCES
Suggested readings: Figure Drawing for Fashion Design. The FUA library contains books and magazines that may be used for research and inspiration.

EXTRA FEES
All the materials for the course will be provided by FUA.

VISITS - TRIPS
Museum and other visits may take place during regular class time and students will meet in the classroom. Students are expected to pay for entry tickets in those exibitions/fairs/museums where a free pass is not provided. Students are also expected to pay for city bus tickets - in case a bus is necessary for a field trip

MATERIAL LIST
Each student must provide the following materials for personal use, available at art- and office supplies stores, such as: · Lory, Piazza Frescobaldi · Manzani, Piazza San Felice, 2/r · Manzani, Via de' Cerchi, 30/r · Ortolani, Via della Scala 14/r · Salvini, via degli Alfani 27
Materials: · Sketch pad, light A4 size paper: " SCHIZZA E STRAPPA" or similar · Pencils; 2B, 3B · Pencil sharpener · Eraser · Ruler, max 30cm long · Scissors · Glue stick · Coloured pencils ( later during the course) · Coloured markers ( later during the course) · 02, 05, 07 markers

FINAL EXAM
The Final Exam is the presentation of a creative project that the student will have worked on for several weeks, both during class time and on their own. Students that will not attend the exam day will receive an"F" as relative grade for the exam.

LESSONS
INSTRUMENTS
The elements of sketching Fashion figure and its' proportions, different poses, technical flat drawings
The study of the garment Studying and illustrating the different garments
Research work Trend forecasting,inspiration research, boards presentation
Analysis of different fashion collections High fashion, prêt-à-porter, casual, sportswear, etc.
THE COLLECTION
The inspiration boards Presentation of the first idea of the collection to develop through trend forecast, color cards, image drawings, books and magazines images, etc.
The design of the collection The design of a commercial collection