-Developed skills in drawing to create apparel designs with a focus on enhanced control of fit

-Expanded creativity relative to structure, volume, garment segmenting, and movement.

-Researched the work of leading master drapers both past and present in order to compare stylistic approaches, analyze structure and provide inspiration for personal work

Analyzed and developed structural design using the draping method for pattern creation

-Developed pattern-making skills through direct manipulation of line and form on the dressmaker form and apply the outcomes to garments designed for the human body

-Applied creative problem solving to develop original garments with emphasis on proportion, balance and the exploration of line and shape

-Optimized 3-dimensional effects through careful fabric selection and manipulation