M.Sc - Apparel and Fashion Design - MSADS-P1 - Fashion Illustration and Design - Practical Manual

Oct 1, 2026

MSADS-P1 Fashion Illustration and Design provides a practical learning structure for the M.Sc programme in Apparel and Fashion Design, focusing on sketching, illustration tools, and applied design concepts for dress development. The syllabus guides learners through line practice, brush and pencil strokes, colour scheme application, line and pattern effects including checks and prints, and principles of design in garment creation. It also covers fashion details such as necklines, collars, sleeves and skirts, concluding with portfolio presentation, model portfolio work, and fashion sketches.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages98

Reading Time4 h 7 min

AccessFree to download

Syllabus

Block 1: Fashion Illustration

Block 2: Basics of Design

Block 3: Application of Design Concept in Dress

Block 4: Fashion Details

Block 5: Fashion Portfolio Presentation

Introduction

Fashion Illustration and Design

I M.Sc – Apparel and Fashion Design (First Year – ISt Semester) MSADS-P1 : FASHION ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN Department of Apparel and Fashion Design School of Sciences Tamil Nadu Open University 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015 November 2021 Credit Page Name of Programme: M.Sc – Apparel and Fashion Design Name of the Course Code with Title: Curriculum Design: Course Writer: Content Editor cum Course Coordinator: MSADS-P1 – Fashion Illustration and Design Dr. R. PRAGADHEESWARI Assistant Professor of Fashion Design School of Science Tamil Nadu Open University Dr.R.PRAGADHEESWARI Assistant Professor of Fashion Design School of Science Tamil Nadu Open University Dr.R.PRAGADHEESWARI Assistant Professor of Fashion Design School of Science Tamil Nadu Open University December 2021 (First Edition) Reprint ISBN No: 978-93-5706-294-7 © Tamil Nadu Open University, 2021 All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form, by mimeograph or any other means, without permission in writing from the Tamil Nadu Open University. Course Writer is the responsible person for the contents presented in the Course Materials. Further information on the Tamil Nadu Open University Academic Programmes may be obtained from the University Office at 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015 [or] [www.tnou.ac.in](www.tnou.ac.in) @ TNOU, 2021, “Fashion illustration and Design” is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution -Share Alike 4.0 License (International) Printed by: M/s. N. N. 490, Ramanathapuram District Co-operative Printing Work Ltd. , Ramanad-630005. Syllabus M.Sc Apparel and Fashion Design Practical Paper MSADS- P1 – FASHION ILLUSTRATION AND DESIGN (Practical Manual) I. Prepare the following illustrations • Different Lines – Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal, Wavy, zigzag, Dotted, Dashed, Spiral etc:- • Free hand drawing techniques of brush and pencil and related exercises. • Introduction to Colour and Its Application - different mediums-Poster Color, Photo Color, Fuji Color, Water Color, Drawing Ink, Dry Crayons, Charcoal Pencil, Charcoal Stick, Pencil. II. Prepare the following illustrations • Different types of lines in a garment .Illustrate the line effects in the same silhouette-any 5 types • Creating Checked effects in a garment –one color and more than one color • Creating printed effects in a garment –one color arid more than one color III. Introduction to Design Development • Inspiration Board, Mood Board, Story Board, Color Board and Swatch Board. • Flat Sketches. • Art Plates – Collection of Croquis / Fashion Plates. • Portfolio Presentation on Two garment WEBLINK: • [http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/4hsk_fashionRG.pd](http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/4hsk_fashionRG.pdf)[f](http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/4hsk_fashionRG.pdf) • [https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lehe202.pd](https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lehe202.pdf)[f](https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lehe202.pdf) • [https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/doc/fashion_studies/](https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/doc/fashion_studies/)[ ](https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/doc/fashion_studies/)[3_XII_Text_Book.pd](3_XII_Text_Book.pdf)[f](3_XII_Text_Book.pdf) • [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0Aaco8m2bk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0Aaco8m2bk) • [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQRe6hpFbeA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQRe6hpFbeA) • [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-WREU6bfcc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-WREU6bfcc) M.Sc., Apparel and Fashion Design (Practical Paper) MSADS – P1: Fashion Illustration and Design | S.NO | CONTENT | PAGE NO | | --- | --- | --- | | BLOCK-1 | FASHION ILLUSTRATION | | | | Introduction | 1 | | | Types of Fashion Drawing | 5 | | | Tools for Sketching and Illustration | 9 | | BLOCK-2 | BASIC OF DESIGN | | | | Ex. No:1- Different Line Practice | 13

FAQs

What does the practical manual require students to prepare in the early sections?

Students prepare illustrations focusing on different types of lines, freehand drawing techniques using brush and pencil, and an introduction to colour using multiple mediums.

How are design development topics included in the syllabus?

The syllabus includes inspiration boards, mood boards, story boards, colour boards and swatch boards, along with flat sketches, art plates of croquis/fashion plates, and portfolio presentation on two garments.

What topics are covered in the fashion portfolio presentation section?

It includes an introduction to fashion portfolio presentation, model portfolio presentation, and fashion sketches.

Oct 1, 2026

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