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CREATIVE Pattern Design LABORATORY CERTIFICATE Course Descriptions
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PDSN
0210 PATTERN DESIGN
LABORATORY
This no-credit period is open to all students who need additional help in
draping, pattern, drafting, tailoring, or sewing.
GNST
4101 STUDY TOUR IN
EUROPE
An optional course. ACA will invite students to see the
world of fashion through a visit to important industry and cultural events
in Europe. The ability to judge significant factors of fashion and to
analyze potential trends is developed. Students take field trips to major
fashion houses, trade shows, and similar function. Special invitations to
opera performances, art galleries, and museum exhibitions broaden
creativity. The preparation of reports develops critical judgment. Prominent
member of the fashion world lecture and give presentations as part of the
course. Students will also turn in a research paper on a selected topic.
3 UNITS
GNST
4102 STUDY TOUR IN
ASIA
An optional course. ACA will invite students to see the world of
fashion through a visit to important industry and cultural events in Asia.
The ability to judge significant factors of fashion and to analyze potential
trends is developed. Students take field trips to major fashion houses,
trade shows, and similar function. Special invitations to opera
performances, art galleries, and museum exhibitions broaden creativity. The
preparation of reports develops critical judgment. Prominent member of the
fashion world lecture and give presentations as part of the course. Students
will also turn in a research paper on a selected topic.
3 UNITS
QUARTER 1
PDSN
3211 CREATIVE PATTERN
DESIGN COLLECTION I
Students learn the importance of a balanced collection of pattern making.
Emphasis is on development of student's ability to follow the energy and
mind of future fashion designers. Through hands-on training, students will
sharpen their aesthetic eye for the fine line and silhouette of the elegance
of the fashion body. This course will incorporate draping and flat pattern
skills.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK
PDSN
3221 CREATIVE PATTERN
STUDIO I
Students learn the importance a balanced collection of pattern sewing.
Emphasis is on development of student's ability to follow the energy and
mind of future fashion designers. Through hands-on training, students will
sharpen their aesthetic eye for the fine line and silhouette for the
elegance of the fashion body. This course will incorporate draping and flat
pattern skills. All skills learned emphasize improvement of sewing ability.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK
PDSN
3200 DESIGN
INTERPRETATION & IMAGES
Unique class set up by the President of ACA that explores the symbiotic
relationship between pattern design and fashion design. This course is
designed as an exercise for upcoming industry experience.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE AND GUEST SPEAKERS
GNST
2600 GENERAL
ECONOMICS
A survey of basic microeconomic principles and problems. Students study the
concepts of markets, supply and demand, GNP, inflation, monetary policy, and
types of economic systems.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE PER WEEK
QUARTER 2
PDSN
3212 CREATIVE PATTERN
DESIGN COLLECTION II
An advanced course that develop conceptual and pattern design collection
techniques required to create student's own pattern design collection;
including intensive pattern making detail, delicate fabric construction, and
more. This course is a prerequisite for the Gallery Fashion Show.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK
PDSN
3222 CREATIVE PATTERN
STUDIO II
An advanced course that develops conceptual and pattern sewing criteria
techniques to prepare students to create their own sewing technique to
execute completion of garment. Emphasis is on sewing detail, delicate fabric
sewing construction, and more. This course is a prerequisite for the Gallery
Show.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK
TDSN
3201 TEXTILE
ENGINEERING I
Students will further their understanding of fabric and printing techniques
in order to produce fabric from their original artwork. Students will also
be taught various advanced surface treatments on cloth, including burn-out
and dying.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK
TDSN
2020 EMBELLISHMENT
Application of design principles to the embellishment of garments and
accessories, with emphasis on techniques, creation of original designs, and
fashion trends. Embellishment includes embroidery, silks screening, crystal
and nail head, appliqué, etc. Techniques are developed through hands-on
experimentation, as well as finishes and hand-printing or computer
processing.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK
QUARTER 3
TDSN
3202 TEXTILE
ENGINEERING II
Student will further build on their technical skills and broaden their
knowledge of printing. Concentration on the compatibility of fabrics to
match performance guidelines and their marketability.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK
PDSN
3120 INDUSTRIAL
DIGITAL PATTERN STUDIO
This course will teach students how to utilize techniques for future
industry solutions by seizing the immediate opportunity to implement
technology on their premises, with the advantage of expanding. Course
includes unlimited number of styles, fabrics, layers and size per file and
more.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/ALB PER WEEK
PDSN
3240 FASHION
ACCESSORIES AND PRODUCTION
Examines Haute Couture
and expensive accessories using special techniques and fabric characteristic
of high end market accessories, including hand bags, belts, scarves, shoes,
and more. Students will design and create pieces.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK
MKTG
4100
CLOTHING AND SOCIETY
Prerequisite:
FDSN 3112
An advanced social science course that examines the development of dress,
adornment, and appearance as a nonverbal mode of communication and explores
the meaning of clothing in our global fashion market place.
3 UNITS:
3 HOURS LECTURE PER WEEK
QUARTER 4
PDSN
3140 GALLERY FASHION
SHOW PORTFOLIO
Each student develops a collection in an individualized area of apparel
specialization. A representative group of samples from the collection is
completed through individual study under the guidance of an experienced
design instructor. Students will also learn the digital skills applicable to
their final portfolio. A four-week internship in the industry accompanies
this course.
1 UNITS: 1 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK
MNFG
3220 INTERMEDIATE
MANUFACTURING
An intermediate course that explores the world of apparel manufacturing,
including production, sourcing, control, planning, costing, resources,
allocation and feasibility. Projects including following a product from
concept to production and delivery of the product to the retailer.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK
PDSN
3230 GALLERY FASHION
SHOW PREPARATION
Students learn the
importance of how a balanced collection is developed through meetings,
discussions, and modification with pattern designer and professional model.
5 UNITS: 5 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK
MNGT
4300 SMALL
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite:
GNST 2510
This course is designed for students who ultimately are going to open and
run their own businesses, with an emphasis on the fashion industry. The
course will take the student from the basics of choosing a legal business
form, through accounting for Management, Financial Planning, Basics of
Income Tax, Investment Management and Wealth Building, Branding and
Trademarks, Marketing and Sales, and a wealth of information on the process
of developing effective business habits that lead to success. We will
examine the entire process of Motivation, Discipline, Time Management, Goal
Setting, Proven Success Strategies, and other like subjects.
3 UNITS:
3 HOURS LECTURE PER WEEK
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