Illustration and Design 1

Course code FSHN 1107

Credit 2.0

Length 42.3 hours

Course outline View

The fashion designer communicates ideas through presentation and technical illustration. This course introduces students to the principles of illustration and design in a fashion context. Students will engage in the design process, from research and inspiration to final presentation of design.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • The fashion figure: fashion figure proportions vs human figure proportions
  • Model drawing
  • Introduction to garment design
  • The design process
  • The croquis figure
  • Elements and principles of design
  • Introduction to technical drawing
  • Introduction to presentation illustration

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
22467 May 4, 2026
to June 29, 2026
Lecture/Practical VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, products/portfolio, demonstration, interview, and/or external evaluation.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.