This course provides students an overview of the multifaceted, global fashion industry, including sourcing, production, sustainability, wholesale and retail, marketing, calendar and technology. Students will also be introduced to major fashion milestones with a focus on the 19th through 21st centuries. Lecture [3.00]
This course is an introduction to textile science, including natural and synthetic fiber sourcing, and the variety of construction techniques. Emphasis is placed on identifying and evaluating fiber and fabric construction characteristics, correct use of terminology and determining appropriate uses in the design and construction of garments. Lecture [3.00] 1
This course teaches the fundamentals of professional sewing and apparel construction techniques. Students learn basic cutting, sewing and finishing by hand and by machine. Lecture [2.00], Laboratory [2.00]
This course focuses on garment design through flat pattern manipulation, including basic slash and spread, and pivot methods of design development. Students use the basic slopers to create original designs. Lecture [2.00], Laboratory [2.00]
This course focuses on garment design through draping on a dress form using muslin. Students learn the basics of grain, line and silhouette to create their own designs. Lecture [2.00], Laboratory [2.00]
This course covers basic principles and elements of fashion design with a focus on line, color, form, space, and texture. Basic body types and sketching techniques are emphasized. Students will apply the knowledge learned in Life Drawing 1 and Introduction to Fashion Systems to create fashion sketch presentations. Students will learn basic fashion proportions; develop a library of fashion croquis, basic rendering techniques for various fabrics and textures, flat technical sketching skills and presentation techniques. Lecture [2.00], Laboratory [2.00]
This course builds on Sewing Techniques 1, providing students with more advanced construction and finishing techniques, including sleeve insertion, pockets and closures. Lecture [2.00], Laboratory [2.00]
This course builds on FAB-112, providing students with more advanced flat patternmaking techniques. Students develop sloper variations including the two-piece sleeve, jacket and pleated pant slopers. Lecture [2.00], Laboratory [2.00]
This course builds on FAB-113, providing students with more advanced draping techniques. Students develop design variations including the two=piece sleeve, jacket and pleated pant designs. Lecture [2.00], Laboratory [2.00]
This course integrates all previous coursework into a final capstone project. Students will design and present two completed garments as part of a final 10-piece women's apparel collection based on current trends, including the technical specifications needed for production. In addition, students will prepare an e-portfolio of their collection. Lecture [3.00], Laboratory [3.00]
This course enables students to understand, analyze and forecast fashion trends in order to successfully develop products from concept to consumer, with focus on sustainability. Students examine the fashion merchandising and marketing process, including product, price, place and promotion. Lecture [2.00], Laboratory [2.00]
This course teaches students how to develop "tech packs" and garment specification sheets using manual and digital techniques such as flat garment measurement to communicate style development. An emphasis is placed on the accurate collection and communication of data for the development of first patterns, fittings, grading and production. Lecture [2.00], Laboratory [2.00]