Objective

To familiarize the student with Islamic and Iranian motifs, their drawing methods, and how to incorporate them into fashion design

Introduction

Islamic Geometric patterns have been one of the most used art in Islamic everyday life throughout centuries. This art has evolved depending on time and different cultures. Countries like Iran, Turkey, Morocco, Syria, and Egypt have shaped their own unique patterns that can be distinguished from one another.

Having in mind that throughout history countries were joint and then separated many times from each other, different dynasties shaped their own method for geometric patterns. In Iran as one of the most influential countries in art especially Islamic art people used art in their daily life so the geometric patterns can be found all over this beautiful country.

Implementing Design Projects Inspired by the Introduced Motifs

Drawing some of these patterns with today’s technology is really hard but understanding the concepts on how these patterns were created with basic tools such as a ruler, ordinary compass and pencils will take you to a journey through history in which you will enjoy the art of Islamic geometric patterns as they used to be centuries ago.

At the end of this course, each student will complete 10 design projects inspired by the introduced motifs under the online supervision of the instructor and receive feedback from the instructor. The instructor will also be available to answer students’ questions for up to one month after the course ends. The method of answering questions will be announced in the classroom.

Course Outline

1. History of Iranian and Islamic Motifs
2. Introduction to Prominent Artists in the Field
3. Introduction to Iranian and Islamic Motifs
4. Drawing Techniques for Motifs:
   • Spiral
   • Khatai
   • Arabesque
   • Shah Abbasi Flower
   • and more…
5. Symbolism and Philosophy of Motifs
6. Encouraging Creativity in Basic Motifs to Create New Designs
7. Motif Illustration Techniques
8. Brainstorming Methods for Using Motifs in Fashion Design
9. Implementing 10 Design Projects Inspired by the Introduced Motifs

 What you will learn:

• Theoretical bases of geometric patterns and its usage in Islamic art and architecture
• Basic concepts of geometry (dividing lines and angles, drawing simple shapes such as square and pentagons and etc.)
• Different proportions in Islamic art and geometry
• Regulation and geometry in nature
• Learn how to draw about 20 geometric patterns used in different structures in Iran

Receiving a joint certificate from UNESCO and University

Upon receiving a joint certificate of completion from the University of Art and Thought and UNESCO

• The certificate will be issued in both Persian and English.
• It will be signed by representatives of both the University of Art and Thought and UNESCO.
• The certificate will be a valuable addition to your portfolio and can help you advance your career in fashion design.

About the lecturer:

Ms. Azimi fahim has more than 20 years’ experience of illuminating (Tazhib), Tasheer, Gol-o-Morgh, Gereh and Islamic Geometry, participating in international Islamic exhibitions and holding numerous workshops on Islamic Art fields.

Course plan and timing:

12 Sessions

Each Session: 90 minutes

Total Duration of the Course: 15 Hours

Note:

• This course is designed for beginners with no prior experience in fashion design or drawing.
• Classes will be held Online in English Language.

What you need to have:

Pencil

Compass

Ruler

Some colored pencils or pastille for coloring

Schedule

There will be 12 sessions for this course (depending on different factors such as the number of participants, if we have more than 6 people in the class we will need more time for correction so we will need a complete session to cover that).

Each session would be about 90 minutes long, so the total course is about 15 hours of teaching course but you will be in touch with the instructor throughout the course by our WhatsApp number.

Due to time differences, we will need to adjust a time that is suitable for everyone in the course our first option is at 14:00 Tehran time on Sundays, but this time might change upon participant’s request (we do understand your conditions in different parts of the world so we will try our best to adjust everything as smoothly as possible).