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COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
FASHION DESIGN - ART CLASSES
These courses focus on sketching, drawing and fashion
history
Fashion designers create clothing for every occasion and
lifestyle. Explore a career as a fashion designer, assistant
designer, stylist, or fashion executive.
HAR 016
Fashion Art for Fashion Designers-Click here for gallery
If you dream of becoming a fashion designer, merchandiser,
or stylist, this course can help make that dream a reality.
Learn the elements of a basic fashion design sketch and
start to develop a portfolio of your own. You also learn to
develop a fashion figure and explore the basic silhouettes
used in fashion design.
*HAR 082
Junior Special Occasion
Prerequisites*: HAR 016, 122, or 143;
or HMW 151
Do you love designing dresses for special occasions? In this
advanced level course, students advance their drawing skills
by designing collections of dresses and related apparel. The
course focuses on the styles and fabrics used in this
specialized market. Express your individual style by
creating your own junior special occasion collection.
(Includes prom dresses, cocktail dresses and other
“after-five” apparel for the junior market)
*HAR 087
Advanced Fashion Design Art Techniques
Prerequisites*: HAR 016, 122, or 143;
or HMW 151
This course builds upon skills learned in HAR 016. Students
continue to develop and refine their understanding of
fashion figures, garment details, and construction. Students
also learn tips and tricks for rendering popular fabrics in
the sportswear market. At the conclusion of this course,
students will have learned the process of collection
development and will have created a sportswear collection.
*If you did not complete the above pre-requisites, but would
like to take this advanced course, please fax three examples
of your fashion drawings to 212.217.7964. Make sure to
include your name, phone number, and the class you want to
register for on all pages. Please note that this is an
addition to the Account Creation Process done on-line, which
has to be completed by all Precollege students.
**HAR 089
Fashion Design Portfolio
Prerequisites*: HAR 082, 087, 090,
092, or 123
How do you develop a professional fashion design portfolio?
In this course, you'll create a small collection and learn
advanced rendering techniques and presentation formats.
Projects in the course will help you create your portfolio.
We strongly recommend students take this course no earlier
than 11th grade.
*If you
did not complete the above pre-requisites, but would like to
take this advanced course, please fax three examples of your
fashion drawings to 212.217.7964. Make sure to include your
name, phone number, and the class you want to register for
on all pages. Please note that this is an addition to the
Account Creation Process done on-line, which has to be
completed by all
Precollege students.
*HAR 090
Model Drawing for Fashion
Design
Prerequisites*: HAR 016, 122, or 143; or HMW 151
Make your drawings come
to life! Sketch from a live model, learning specific fabric
and rendering techniques, and then interpret your drawings
into original fashion designs.
*If you
did not complete the above pre-requisites, but would like to
take this advanced course, please fax three examples of your
figure drawings to 212.217.7964. Make sure to include your
name, phone number, and the class you want to register for
on all pages. Please note that this is an addition to the
Account Creation Process done on-line, which has to be
completed by all
Precollege students.
HAR
091
Anatomy of Fashion-Click here for gallery
Research historic and contemporary designers from A-Z to
learn about their contributions to the fashion industry.
Students will create projects based on their designer of
choice, such as Chanel, Gianni Versace, and Thierry Mulger.
Students will also create designs inspired by paintings,
"Old Hollywood" glamour, and notorious designers. Finally,
students will research divas of their day to discover their
contributions to beauty and fashion standards. Students will
complete a small design collection based on their research.
*HAR
092
Quick-Sketching
Watercolor Techniques for Fashion Designers
Prerequisites*: HAR 016,
090, 122, or 143; or HMW 151
Sketch from a live, clothed model using a variety of
techniques with a special focus on watercolor applications.
Learn fabric and rendering skills while developing your own
signature drawing style. Sketches can be developed into
unique fashion designs.
Instructor's
Comments: Students will observe extensive demonstrations
with full explanations and step-by-step approaches to the
watercolor technique I have developed through my 28 years in
teaching. Students will improve their hand-eye coordination
and their powers of observation in a supportive classroom
environment. ~Professor Emanuel-King
*If you
did not complete the above pre-requisites, but would like to
take this advanced course, please fax three examples of your
fashion drawings to 212.217.7964. Make sure to include your
name, phone number, and the class you want to register for
on all pages. Please note that this is an addition to the
Account Creation Process done on-line, which has to be
completed by all
Precollege students.
HAR 122
Designing for Entertainers
Showgirls, hip-hop dancers, clowns, and opera singers−they're
all performers and they all need special clothes. This
course familiarizes you with various entertainment fields
and teaches you to create original designs for everything
from awards presentations and Las Vegas revues to music
videos and circus acts.
HAR 123
Adobe Photoshop for Fashion Design-Art-
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Use Adobe Photoshop's digital tools, techniques, and filters
to enhance your work. View your original designs in a
variety of solids, plaids and prints you design yourself.
Learn how to create virtual backgrounds for your drawings
and other tips and tricks for enhancing your presentations. Projects are adaptable to student
portfolios and school projects.
HAR 143
Urbanwear-Click here for gallery
You know what's hot today. Here's where you can learn to
create what will be hot tomorrow. This course focuses on
junior sportswear, urbanwear, and gothic styles. You'll
explore major influences on junior trends and research the
youth market, then develop your own brand, including several
fashion lines perfect for your peer group.
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