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Proportion, Pose, interpretation, and reinterpretation of the figure. Component parts of the human body and their characteristic forms; naturalistic and conceptual rendition of human forms; decorative and ornamental rendition; creative interpretation of subject. The use of conventional and unconventional materials and media.

This course expands on the fundamental covered in Introduction to Freehand Drawing. Composition of objects is introduced, with emphasis on relationship parts, proportion and enter play of light. Variety of media is used to execute studio exercises in which students are expected to demonstrate mastery of the techniques of image creation.

History of Costumes: define costume, state the various types of costume, and trace the historical development of costumes from the past to present times. Traditional and Contemporary Costumes: explain the difference between traditional and contemporary costumes, discuss the various costumes used within African context with emphasis on Nigeria, and determine effect of culture, religion and tradition on costumes.

Traditional and Contemporary Costumes: explain the difference between traditional and contemporary costumes, discuss the various costumes used in African context with emphasis on Nigeria, and determine effect of culture, religion and tradition on costumes. 200 level

Key movements in the history of textile fashion, key artists in the history of textile and fashion design, key design elements from identified movement /period of fashion design, identify key technological breakthroughs that have influenced textile, clothing and fashion design, identify key designers who have participated in the design profession, elements and principles of design, use examples to illustrate principles of design. Pivotal events and achievements that led to the current state of integrated communication design. The unceasing quest to give form to ideas is traced from the pictographs painted on cave walls to the latest imaginative designs. Through lectures, seminars, videotapes, discussions, presentations and research, students are introduced to the creative thinkers, important innovations and breakthrough technologies that have shaped the evolution of visual communication. (This course is taken by specialisation students in Ceramics Graphics and Textiles)

Backed with technical skills, developing a unique drawing style, the presentation of skills to expressing individual design directions. Drawing knowledge and experience from the fashion industry, learning the principles of price point, becoming acquainted with domestic and international market places

Definitions, terminologies, materials and importance of fashion design. Introduction to fashion design, principles of garment production as related to construction. in this course, the students will gain basic appreciation and understanding of cutting and sewing technique: prepare them for the apparel industry. The student will learn hand finishing as well as machine sewing techniques, together with their applications. The use of multiple Sean treatments to sew a basic garment and accessories in woven fabric is exposed to the student through practical work

Design Elements: define design elements of form-shape-space and line, state each of their usefulness to fashion production, use the element of garment production. Shape of Face: draw the face features: Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Ear, relate the features to the shape of the face, relate the face to the neck. Types of Garments: sketch garments with details: Darts, Gores and Yokes, use the sketches for production samples. Creating Various Styles: sketch the given style, interpret details of the given design, and modify the given details to create new styles.

Basic binding theory for weft knitting, sketch work on selected knitting machines. develop the processes of creating knit fabrics, learn knitwear terminology, and experiment with knitwear fabric designs. Students will compose different knit materials by a variety of techniques, including basic hand knit, crochet, and single-bed knitting machine techniques. Surface design methods, such as felting, embroidery, and basic macramé, will also be practiced.

Different craft techniques: adhesives, applique`, Bias Tape, Casings, Corners and curves, Elastics, Embroidery, enlarging patterns, Fabrics, Fasteners, Gathering, Hand Sewing, Hems, Interfacing, Machine Stitching, Seams, Stuffing, Transferring Markings, Trims. Drawing patterns in their actual sizes. The making of different Dolls and Toys giving them their distinctive identities/personalities.