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FASHION DESIGN AND CLOTHING
FDC 135 Fashion Show/Event Planning
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
A survey of fashion direction, publicity and fashion event coordination. Includes development of an event, student fashion
show production, and wrap up.
Recommendation: Completion of FDC 141 before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Spring.
FDC 141 Introduction to Fashion Design
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Survey of the business of apparel manufacturing and fashion design. Includes history of the industry, careers in fashion,
designing the garment, influences on design, and organization of a clothing line.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FDC 142 Restyling and Alterations
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to techniques for recycling and increasing the life and function of garments. Includes measurement, making,
and fitting, techniques for stitching in alternation and fitting, restyling, repair, and conservation of fabric and garments.
Prerequisite(s): FDC 111.
Offered: Fall.
FDC 144 Fashion Drawing
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Technical drawing of a garment on the fashion figure. Includes working on original designs and presenting them in a
portfolio. Also includes fabrics and how to render them as well as a basic knowledge of garment construction.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 110 or 213 before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FDC 196 Independent Studies in Fashion Design and Clothing
1-3 cr. hrs. 1.25-6 periods (1-3 lec., .25-3 lab)
Independent projects for continuing individual development in fashion design and clothing under the guidance of a faculty
member.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FDC 199 Introduction to Co-op: Fashion Design and Clothing
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Introduction to the work environment in the Fashion Apparel field. Includes the internship process, applying course work,
oral and written communication skills, and self-management on the job.
Corequisite(s): FDC 199WK
Information:
Consent of instructor of department chair and successful completion of twelve (12) credit hours of FDC course work are
required before enrolling in this course.
May be taken four times for a maximum of four credit hours.
Offered: Fall.
FDC 199WK Co-op Work: Fashion Design and Clothing
1-5 cr. hrs. 5-25 periods (5-25 lab)
A supervised work environment in the Fashion Apparel field. Includes completion of hours, knowledge of fashion industry
job site, demonstration of aptitudes and abilities, journal/record of daily experiences and observations, and maintaining a
written and digital contact list.
Corequisite(s): ART 199
Information:
Consent of instructor or department chair and successful completion of twelve (12) credit hours of FDC course work are
required before enrolling in this course.
May be taken four times for a maximum of twenty credit hours.
Offered: Fall.
FDC 211 Clothing Construction III
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of FDC 111. Advanced techniques in construction of clothing. Includes pattern layout options, construction
techniques and principles applied to special fabrics, fabric selection for specialty garments, and evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): FDC 111 with a B or better.
Information: Prerequisite may be waived with consent of instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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