Fashion Design 105: Swimwear
In this one time course, students will learn all about swimwear before designing their own!
Melissa Quijano M. Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(533)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
Learn all about swimwear and then try your hand at designing your own. We will discuss; -Trends in swimwear from history to present -What people look for in a swim suit -The kinds of fabrics used in swimwear -The different cuts and shapes of swimwear, from one pieces to bikinis. -When stores sell bathing suits and why Then we'll spend time designing swim suits under different constraints, such as for a resort vacation or a summer barbeque. I recommend that students take Fashion 101 before or during this class, or have some experience with drawing fashion.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the history of swimwear
Students will learn swimwear related vocabulary
Students will design swimwear
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be drawing on a nude female form called a croquis. We will also be looking at different kinds of bathing suits, including bikinis. We won't look at anything too skimpy, nor will students be instructed to design a bikini, but we will look at some examples.
Supply List
Paper Fashion body (from fashion 101 or a printed figure) Anything you like to color with A thin black marker for outlining, such as an ultra fine sharpie
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2019
4.9
533reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from CUNY College of Staten Island
Bachelor's Degree in English from CUNY Brooklyn College
After the basics, swimwear was the first specialty fashion I learned to design for. The fabrics are generally smooth, so it's a great exercise in color and shape without worrying about texture. I've been teaching fashion design for over 5 years.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-10 learners per class
