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STUDY TOUR IN EUROPE
During this one-week optional tour, students are invited 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 members 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. FASH 0002
FASHION ART AND DESIGN LABORATORY
This no-credit class is open to all students who need additional help in
drawing and rendering. FASH 0003
DESIGN STUDIO LABORATORY
This no-credit class is open to all students who need additional help in
fashion design. FASH 1000
INTRODUCTION TO THE FASHION INDUSTRY
Prerequisite: None
This course is an introduction to the apparel industry. Students will learn
how the industry operates with regard to the creation, production and
marketing of apparel.
3 UNITS:
33 LECTURE HOURS FASH 1011
FASHION ART & DESIGN I
Prerequisite: None
In Fashion and Art I,
students learn how to develop and draw fundamental fashion figures. This
course will introduce:
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The movement and proportions of both male and female fashion figures
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Garment detail by analyzing photographs
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Figure research as a basis for the creation of fashion design sketches.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 1012
FASHION ART & DESIGN II
Prerequisite: FASH 1011
Fashion and Art II is an intermediate fashion sketching class emphasizing
mixed media. It focuses on the development of technical drawing and the
rendering of various fabric textures, weights, and patterns seen in garment
details. Research is emphasized. Students will sharpen their aesthetic eye
for fine lines, silhouettes, and the overall elegance of the fashion body.
2 UNITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 1013
FASHION ART & DESIGN III
Prerequisite: FASH 1011
Fashion and Art III is an advanced fashion sketching class that refines
students’ personal sketching styles and perfects fashion figure poses.
Students explore the development of the croquis (quick sketch). The
professor will provide students with sample sketches and drawings as
templates to use for drawing/painting prints, textures, and colors with an
artistic eye. This course will specifically explore the rendering of fabric,
drape, texture, color, mood, and attitude by further refining drawing
skills. Fashion proportions will be highlighted and held to industry
standards. The development and rendering of fashion illustrations that
communicate the one-of-a-kind fit, finish, construction, details, fabric
properties and attitude of the fashion designer will be emphasized.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 2021
ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO I
Prerequisite: FASH 1011
Advanced Design Studio I provides a foundation in fashion and the basics of
designing separates and casual apparel for the sportswear market. Students
work through carefully selected projects aimed at developing research
skills, interpreting and developing ideas, creating concept designs, and
communicating ideas fluently and quickly in rough paper form. Students will
develop a theme name, mood, and color boards to produce a mini collection.
Students gain confidence in their work through critique and oral
presentation.
2 UNITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 2022
ADVANCED DESIGN
STUDIO II
Prerequisite: FASH 1011
In Advanced Design Studio II, carefully selected projects help students
develop research skills, interpret and develop ideas, create concept
designs, and communicate ideas fluently and quickly in rough paper form.
Students will develop a theme name, mood, and color boards to produce a mini
collection.
The course emphasizes the exploration and understanding of
stretch, knit, and woven fabrics to create body contouring designs for
sportswear and active-wear markets.
Student will learn the
applications of denim
principles to active
sportswear.
They
will learn how to do a technical sketch.
Students gain confidence in
their work through critique and oral presentation.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 2023
ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO III
Prerequisite: FASH 1011
Students in Advanced Design Studio III will analyze and develop individual
design strengths concentrating on evening wear. Students will learn the
different fabrics and their qualities related to evening wear. An excellent preparatory course for the Fashion Show,
students will gain an
introduction to the development of a collection for a mini Debut Fashion
Show. Working alongside with pattern designers, students will present an
evening wear collection.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 2031
DIGITAL FASHION DESIGN I
Prerequisite: FASH 1013
An introduction to basic computer language and practices, employing
Macintosh computer and related digital devices: scanners, printers, Wacom
tablets, and internet use. Students use Adobe Photoshop to create repeat
patterns and a dynamic collection of storyboards.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 2032
DIGITAL FASHION DESIGN II
Prerequisite: FASH 2031
An intermediate class that offers students hands-on experience in drawing
flat technical sketches and crating accurate garment details. Continuing
their use of digital knowledge, students combine Adobe Photoshop,
Illustrator and Streamline.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 2040
FASHION SHOW PORTFOLIO
Prerequisite: FASH 1013 OR PATT 1022
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.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 3050
CORSET DESIGN
Prerequisite: FASH 1013
In Corset Design, students will study practical information and historical
facts on corset design and apply it in a sophisticated manner to develop a
modernized corset design.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 3061
CREATIVE FASHION DESIGN
COLLECTION I
Prerequisite: FASH 1013
Students in Creative Fashion Design Collection I learn the importance of how
a balanced collection is developed through meetings and discussions with
experienced designers. A study of
from ancient 4th to 13th,
14th, 15th, and 16th
century fashion is examined. Students utilize the resources and research
techniques necessary to keep pace with changing fashion trends, and to
differentiate the levels of fashion, ranging from Junior lines to Haute
Couture. Emphasis is placed on eco-friendly and recyclable fashion
collections.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 3062
CREATIVE FASHION DESIGN COLLECTION II
Prerequisite: FASH 1013
As an advanced course, Creative Fashion Design Collection II develops
student strategies, research skills, as well as conceptual and design
criteria techniques required to create a fashion collection. Students will
explore historical fashion from the 17th and 18th centuries and learn to
adapt it to a modern collection. Fashion sketches are presented in design
groups emphasizing detail, silhouette, fabrication, and color.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 3063
CREATIVE FASHION DESIGN COLLECTION III
Prerequisite: FASH 1013
Creative Fashion Design Collection III is an excellent preparatory course
for the Grand Fashion Show where students will display unlimited creativity
in establishing the most complex fashion design collection as well as
three-dimensional draping. Students will research iconic fashion from the
20's and 30's and adapt it to modern fashion. Various reputable designers
will also come to work with the students individually or within a group
setting.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 3070
INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL FASHION
STUDIO
Prerequisite: FASH 2031
An advanced class that offers students hands-on experience in preparing
fabric and print concepts, story boards, and color presentations using Adobe
Photoshop and Illustrator.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 3080
FASHION ACCESSORIES
Prerequisite: MARK 2011
A course that emphasizes the importance of accessorizing to fashion by
incorporating beauty through the creation of buttons, buckles, corsages,
broches, and more.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 4091
SENIOR CREATIVE DESIGN
LABORATORY I
Prerequisite: FASH 2021
In Senior Creative Design Laboratory I, students are offered an intensive
learning environment that draws on their creative impulses and cultural
influences to present innovative design solutions that reach beyond popular
forecasts. Students will work intensively on creating a collection of
sportswear by utilizing resources from museum collections, fashion
publications, retailers, and forecasting services with an emphasis on the
40's, 50's, 60's, and 70's fashion
eras,
and forward.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 4092
SENIOR CREATIVE DESIGN
LABORATORY II
Prerequisite: FASH 2021
Senior Creative Design Laboratory II reviews the collaborative process among
designers, suppliers, merchandisers, and business partners in the creation
of a fashion collection. The course teaches this process from both an
analytical and a creative approach, covering the areas of research, concept,
planning, style development, assortment, balance, item development, and
final presentation.
Furthermore, students
will participate in the development of an active wear collection.
This course emphasizes
original design sketches of full fashion collections and explores
the components that form the cohesiveness of a collection as well as
elements that introduce individual creativity and diversity. Students will
develop both trade sketch and storyboard techniques with a flow from modern
to futuristic outlook on apparel design.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 4101
CREATIVE DIGITAL DESIGN I
Prerequisite: FASH 2031
This course is designed to develop cognitive, creative and problem-solving
skills in relation to design development. Emphasis on understanding and
evaluating information, developing research skills, and creating a symbolic
language for concept-based design solutions.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 4102
CREATIVE DIGITAL DESIGN II
Prerequisite: FASH 2031
An advanced course that explores the use of digital design tools for
developing sophisticated imagery for visual communication. Assignments
develop mastery of existing professional design solutions and demonstration
of an understanding of typographic, layout and design nuances; then students
design and execute original projects.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS FASH 4110
GRAND FASHION SHOW PORTFOLIO
Prerequisite: FASH 2021 OR PATT 2041
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.
2 UNITS:
11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS |