Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Design Studio 2!

    • How to use this course

    • Getting started!

    • Design Studio 2 Syllabus

    • Design Studio 2 Supply List

    • Course Schedule
  • 2

    Lesson 1: Competitive Analysis

    • Lesson 1: What you need to work on

    • Activity 1: Define your target customer

    • Activity 2: Competitive Analysis

    • Activity 3: Brand Crush

    • Lesson 1: HOMEWORK SUBMISSION
  • 3

    Lesson 2: Graduate Brand Development

    • Lesson 2: Diving in

    • Lesson 2: Getting Started!

    • Lesson 2: Design Process Recap

    • Lesson 2: What's in a name?

    • Activity 1: Double check, then check again

    • Lesson 2: Protecting your work, an overview

    • Activity 2: Moodboard, color story, and Fabric Direction

    • Lesson 2: HOMEWORK SUBMISSION
  • 4

    Lesson 3: Fabric Sourcing

    • Lesson 3: Getting Started!

    • Lesson 3: Wholesale vs Inspiration

    • Lesson 3: Online resources

    • Lesson 3: Great questions to ask!

    • Lesson 3: Pricepoints

    • Lesson 3: Digital Printing

    • Lesson 3: Swatching

    • Lesson 3: Seasonality

    • Lesson 3: Drape

    • Lesson 3 - Sustainable Fabric Types

    • Lesson 3: Fiber Content

    • Lesson 3: Care Instructions

    • Lesson 3: Final Project Brief SNEAK PREVIEW

    • Lesson 3: HOMEWORK SUBMISSION
  • 5

    Lesson 4: Studio Sketching Session

    • Lesson 4: Getting Started!

    • Lesson 4: Is your Inspiration evident?

    • Activity 2: Presentation of the collection

    • Lesson 4: Line Plan - Examples

    • Activity 1: Sketching

    • Lesson 4: HOMEWORK SUBMISSION
  • 6

    Lesson 5: Line Edit + Merchandising

    • Lesson 5: Getting Started!

    • Lesson 4: Cohesiveness and Coordination

    • Activity 1: Thumbnail sketches

    • Lesson 4: Construction

    • Lesson 4: Cost

    • Lesson 4: Wearability

    • Lesson 4: Fastenings and closures

    • Lesson 5: Final Project Brief Reminder

    • Final Project example: Thomas Rowe: @aeternum_clothing_ (for reference only)

    • Activity 1: Technical Flats

    • Activity 2: Development Pages

    • Graduate Portfolio - Examples

    • Lesson 5: HOMEWORK SUBMISSION
  • 7

    Lesson 6: Creating your Portfolio

    • Lesson 6: Getting Started!

    • Lesson 6: Color / Fabric board

    • Activity 1: Create your Color / Fabric Board

    • Activity 2: Technical Flats... just keep sketching!

    • Technical Flat Sketches - Examples

    • Lesson 6: Functional vs. Artistic components

    • Lesson 6: Line Plans

    • Activity 3: Line Plan

    • Lesson 6: HOMEWORK SUBMISSION FINAL PROJECT DRAFT
  • 8

    Lesson 7: Final Project & Presentation Skills

    • Lesson 7: Getting Started!

    • Lesson 7: Digital Portfolio Examples

    • Lesson 7: Elevator Pitch Tips

    • Lesson 7: Presentation Tips

    • Lesson 7: HOMEWORK SUBMISSION - FINAL PROJECT
  • 9

    Lesson 8: Finishing up!

    • Get your Instagram up to speed!

Instructor

Madison Koczo

Instructor

Madison is a multidisciplinary artist and instructor based in Manhattan, NY. Graduating with a BFA in painting from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, her work uses figures and animals to confront the dismantling of memory. Aside from painting she has substantial knowledge in art history and experience in printmaking and sculpture (primarily clay, wood, and metal). She also received an accelerated fashion certificate from Made institute in Philadelphia, where she grew her experience in sewing, garment construction, and freelance fashion design/illustration. Madison continues to expand her mediums within the world of art and fashion. She is passionate about creating and maintaining safe spaces in education and work environments, never one to shy away from a difficult conversation in life or in her art. When she’s not making, Madison can mostly likely be found on her couch studying foreign language with her two cats Piper and Cheeto at her side.

Veronica Jamison

Instructor

Veronica Miller Jamison is an artist and illustrator based in Philadelphia. Her work spans a variety of markets, from stationery to textiles to children’s books. Veronica has worked with clients such as Hallmark, Bloomingdale’s, TJ Maxx, Essence Magazine and Marie Claire. Her first picture book, A Computer Called Katherine, was published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2019. Veronica teaches Fashion Illustration at Made Institute. She has also taught with the fashion department at Drexel University and served as a guest lecturer at The University of the Arts.