Elements & Principles

of Design in
Fashion
1
How 1

Observe and explore the elements of design using the following

poster

3 min
What: elements of design in fashion

Why: to define, list and analyze the elements

of design in different fashion designs

Success criteria:
I can define, list and analyze the elements of design in
different fashion designs
How 2

Sketch your dream dress

10 min
How 3

Observe then analyze and list the elements of design in

your drawing (use the poster as a reference)

3 min
How
4 Observe then analyze and list the elements of in the
following fashion designs (line-shape-value-texture-color)

1 2 3 4
Elements & Principles
of Design in
Fashion
2
DO NOW 2 min
What: FAFHION
What: OBSERVATIONAL
ANALYST Moment

Why: Learn how to sketch fast + mange time

How:
1- observe & SKETCH the OVERALL shapes
2- Analyze & describe
elements of design (line-shape-value-texture-form-color)

use your amazing tools ( eyes & pencil)

Success criteria
I CAN SKETCH, OBSERVE & ANALYZE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN +
MANAGE MY TIME
What: principles of contrast and emphasis
in fashion

Why: - to describe the characteristics of contrast

-to describe the characteristics of contrast
- to use principles of contrast & emphasis of
design to create a dress design

Success criteria:
- I can create a dress design using the contrast
and emphasis principles of design
How 1 5 min

Observe then analyze and list the all the

OPPOSIING elements (differences) you see in each picture
DEFINE: what is Contrast ?

contrast refers to the

difference in one or more of
the design elements..
line-shape-value-texture-
color- form are in different
forms
 How 2 3 min

Observe then analyze and explain what is the MAIN FOCUS you see
in each picture
DEFINE: what is EMPHASIS ?
Emphasis refers to the
focal point that catch the eye,
by making one or more of the
elements stand out in the
design more than others..
one line, shape, value,
texture, color or form
is dominant
How 3

Design your dream dress using the

principles of contrast & emphasis

10 min
Elements & Principles
of Design in
Fashion
3
DO NOW 2 min
What: FAFHION
What: OBSERVATIONAL
ANALYST Moment

Why: Learn how to sketch fast + mange time

How:
1- observe & SKETCH the OVERALL shapes
2- Analyze & describe
elements of design (line-shape-value-texture-form-color)
& principles of design (contrast – emphasis)

use your amazing tools ( eyes & pencil)

Success criteria
I CAN SKETCH, OBSERVE & ANALYZE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN +
MANAGE MY TIME
What: The principle of Balance in fashion
Why:
- to describe the characteristics of Balance
- to define the symmetrical & asymmetrical Balance
- to use the Balance principles of design to create a
dress design
Success criteria:
- I can create a dress design using the Balance
principle of design
How 1

Observe then compare between the distribution of the design elements on

each side of the 3 dresses in terms of Visual weight - Stability - Symmetry
 How 2

Which designs are balanced in your opinion?

How 2

BALANCE BALANCE UNBALANCE

DEFINE: what is BALANCE ?
Balance refers to the equal
distribution of the elements
on each sides of the design

line, shape, value, texture,

color or form
Are distributed evenly
 DEFINE: Symmetrical Asymmetrical
BALANCE BALANCE

Elements on Elements on
both sides are both sides are
equal in the equal, but in
same places different
places
How 3

Design your dream dress using the Symmetrical or

Asymmetrical BALANCE principle of design

10 min
Elements & Principles
of Design in
Fashion
4
 2 min
What: OBSERVATIONAL Moment

Why: Learn how to sketch fast + mange time

How:
1- observe & SKETCH the OVERALL shapes
2- Analyze & describe
elements of design (line-shape-value-texture-form-color)
& principles of design (contrast – emphasis)

use your amazing tools ( eyes & pencil)

Success criteria
I CAN SKETCH, OBSERVE & ANALYZE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN +
MANAGE MY TIME
What: The principle of Rhythm & Harmony
in fashion
Why: - to define the principles of rhythm & harmony
in fashion different fashion designs

- to use the principles of Rhythm & harmony to

create a dress design

Success criteria:
- I can create a dress design using the principle of Rhythm.
- I can create a dress design using principle of Rhythm &
Harmony
 How 1

Observe then analyze to find the MOVING ELEMENTS in each

image
1 2 3 4
 How 1

Observe then DESCRIBE the MOVMENT in each image using these

words (Regular – Radial – Gradual )
1 2 3 4
How 1

1 2 3 4

RADIAL REGULAR GRADUAL

RHYTHM RHYTHM RHYTHM
 RHYTH M

DEFINE: what is RHYTHM ?

Rhythm refers to the

the organized movement of
one element or more

line, shape, value, texture,

color or form
are moving
How 2

Design your dream dress using the

Rhythm (Movement) principle of design

10 min
Elements & Principles
of Design in
Fashion
5
 2 min
What: OBSERVATIONAL Moment

Why: Learn how to sketch fast + mange time

How:
1- observe & SKETCH the OVERALL shapes
2- Analyze & describe
elements of design (line-shape-value-texture-form-color)
& principles of design (contrast – emphasis)

use your amazing tools ( eyes & pencil)

Success criteria
I CAN SKETCH, OBSERVE & ANALYZE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN +
MANAGE MY TIME
What: The principle of Harmony & unity in
fashion
Why: - to define the principle of harmony & unity in
different fashion designs

- to use the principle harmony & unity to create a

dress design

Success criteria:
- I can create a dress design using the principle of
Harmony & unity.
- I can create a dress design using principle of
Harmony & & unity other principles.
How 1

Observe then compare between the elements in each image

in terms of BALANCE – VARITY – MATCH

1 2
 The elements are …

Balanced Various Matching Balanced Matching

1 2
 HARMONY UNITY
Harmony refers to the Balanced Varity of the UNITY refers to the Balanced match of the
elements elements
line, shape, value, texture, color or form line, shape, value, texture, color or form
are Balanced & Various are Balanced & matching

1 2
How 2

Design your dream dress using the

Harmony principle of design

10 min
 What: Principles of design poster
Why:
-To define the principles of design in different fashion designs.

-To analyze and describe the principles of design in different fashion

designs.

-To apply our understanding of the principles of design in the real life.

-To create a fashion informative poster using the principles of design.

Success criteria:
-I can define, analyze & describe the principles of design in different fashion designs
-I can create a fashion informative poster using the principles of design
 What: Principles of design poster
Why:
-To define the principles of design in different fashion designs.

-To analyze and describe the principles of design in different fashion

designs.

-To apply our understanding of the principles of design in the real life.

-To create a fashion informative poster using the principles of design.

Success criteria:
-I can define, analyze & describe the principles of design in different fashion designs
-I can create a fashion informative poster using the principles of design
Fashion design assignment 1
Search on website (for fashion online shopping) to:
1- Find 5 ARABIAN DRESSES designed with the principles of contrast, Example
emphasis, balance, rhythm & harmony (focus on 1 principle in each dress).
2- Find 1 ARABIAN DRESS with your FAVORITE STYLE.
3- Design an informative poster about the principles of design in fashion
using your knowledge of design and the 6 pictures from SHEIN.
RUBRIC
1- The poster size is 70 cm x 50 cm (you can use chart).
2- The poster has a title that introduces the topic.
3- The poster contains attached informative description (texted) with each picture
to explain the elements and principles of design in it.
4- The poster has a focal point (use your favorite style picture).
5- The pictures & texts in the poster are arranged with movement.
6- The poster elements are arranged with balance.
7- The text colors contrast with the color of the background.
8- All texts are typed and not written (use Microsoft word or Microsoft
PowerPoint). - Submission dead line is Thursday 26/9/2019

9- Student’s details should be mentioned on the poster (name – class – subject).

Elements & Principles
of Design in
Fashion
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 2 min

What: OBSERVATIONAL Moment

Why: Learn how to sketch fast + mange time

How:
1- observe & SKETCH the OVERALL shapes
2- Analyze & describe
elements of design (line-shape-value-texture-form-color)
& principles of design (contrast – emphasis)

use your amazing tools ( eyes & pencil)

Success criteria
I CAN SKETCH, OBSERVE & ANALYZE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN +
MANAGE MY TIME
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