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FDC 212 Tailoring
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Traditional and speed-tailoring methods utilizing advanced techniques and materials. Includes pattern alterations,
buttonholes, welt pockets, shaping the interfacing, inner structure, and complete garment evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): FDC 112, 211 with a grade of B or better.
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor.
Offered: Fall.
FASHION DESIGN AND CLOTHING
FDC 221 Flat Pattern Making II
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of FDC 121. Includes measurement, marking and fitting, review of sloper slash and spread methods of
design, pattern preparation, determining garment patterns, garment construction, and evaluation of individual garment
design and construction.
Prerequisite(s): FDC 121.
Recommendation: Students should have a grade of C or higher in the prerequisite course before enrolling in this
course.
Offered: Spring.
FDC 223 Computer Patternmaking II
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of FDC 123. Includes introduction to software pattern libraries, advanced computer flat patternmaking, and
using computer-aided pattern design.
Prerequisite(s): FDC 123.
Offered: Spring.
FDC 224 Computer Patternmaking III
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of FDC 223. Includes computer marker making, creation of technical sketches for use in production, and
computer measurement grading.
Prerequisite(s): FDC 223.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
FDC 241 Introduction to the Draping Method of Garment Design
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Application of design principles using the draping method of fashion design to create an original garment. Includes review
of essential design principles, fabrics, applying fabrics to the dress form, and practical applications.
Prerequisite(s): FDC 111, 211.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
FDC 245 Digital Fashion Design
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the use of computer software to design fashion and technical drawings. Includes the fashion work arena,
features and applications used to create digital fashion drawings, vocabulary, terms and technical criteria, fashion
software, and developing multiple color patterns and textures.
Prerequisite(s): FDC 111, 144 with a B or better.
Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall.
FDC 288 Portfolio Preparation
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Overview of the development and marketing of a professional portfolio. Includes definition and evaluation of coherent
bodies of work, documentation of work, preparation of portfolio production, production of a portfolio, parts of a portfolio,
and marketing.
Recommendation: For advanced students who have completed coursework in their specific areas.
Information:
Portfolio concentrations will be determined in a conference between student and instructor.
Same as ART 288.
Offered: Fall.
FDC 289 Fashion Design and Clothing Capstone
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Development and creation of individual original garments incorporating skills acquired through previous courses. Includes
capstone project overview, development of a five-piece collection, and presenting the garment line.
Prerequisite(s): FDC 111, 112, 121, 122, 126, 141, 144, 211, 241.
Offered: Spring.
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