aCademiC Catalog 2013-2014 - Lorenzo de Medici

School of Design FLORENCE
History of Italian Fashion
FAS 305 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
This course introduces students to the main historical styles,
concepts and definitions of fashion and fashion design by
following the evolution of Italian fashion from its birth to
the present day. We will study the history of fashion, using
connections, historical documents and other materials to
cover relevant time periods, styles or techniques, sometimes
departing from the Italian context, but focusing on the lives
and careers of some of the most significant designers. Special
emphasis will be put on the birth of Italian fashion in Florence
in 1951 and on the major Italian designers or labels including
Schiaparelli, Ferragamo, Fontana, Capucci, Valentino, Pucci,
Armani, Versace, Dolce e Gabbana, Prada, Gucci, and Cavalli.
Prerequisites: Junior standing, or Fashion majors/minors
Couture Techniques
FAS 310 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 90
This is an advanced apparel construction course in which
students will design a five-piece collection using pattern
making and/or draping. They will include their personal design
and changes, and techniques learned in other courses, of
which they can choose any technique or techniques, combine
them, or create both textile and apparel. After such research
they will plan and assemble a sample cut for each garment
for which particular emphasis will be given to the fit and the
proportions of the outfits. Students will be also introduced to
the haute couture way of producing and finishing their fivepiece
collection.
Prerequisites: FAS 180 Patternmaking I, or FAS 250 Draping I,
or equivalents
Working Group Project in Fashion Design
FAS 312 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 90
In this course students will work together under the supervision
of the professor to realize a professional group project.
Prerequisites: three semesters in Fashion Design
Draping II
FAS 320 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 90
This is an advanced draping course in which students will realize
items focusing on the cuts and fit of garments. Students will
work on bias drapes, collar and sleeve variations. In the second
part of the course students will execute three given projects,
for example a dress, a bustier and business attire, that the
student interprets according to his/her style and then executes
from start to finish in their own size.
Prerequisites: FAS 180 Patternmaking I and FAS 250 Draping
I, or equivalents
Product Development
FAS 325 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
This is an advanced course that introduces students to methods
used to plan, implement and manage the development of
apparel products. Target market description and analysis, trend
forecasting, garment styling, materials selection, production
and sourcing are all part of the product development and
apparel manufacturing process that are presented in this
course. Additional topics focus on private label techniques,
costing and quality control in the development from concept
to product.
Prerequisites: Fashion majors/minors of junior standing
Collection Development
FAS 330 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 90
This is an advanced design course for students who already
have a good knowledge of fashion design and a complete
overview of the world of fashion. The course is structured
to allow students to work like “real” fashion designers with
professional collection planning and a detailed choice of fabrics,
yarns and accessories. Students will learn how to organize and
plan a fashion collection based on a specific target customer
or concept. They will create their first collection, expressing a
strong personal style supported by a good presentation and
layout and a deep knowledge of the fashion system.
Prerequisites: FAS 245 Fashion Illustration II, FAS 250 Draping
I, FAS 290 Patternmaking II, or equivalents
Fashion Design Computer Principles II
FAS 335 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
During this course students will learn how to transform their
creative potential into fashion ideas and apply their ability
to efficiently create original ideas by computer. This course
prepares the student for designing and preparing style sheets
and spec. sheets for industry use. Students will learn how to
measure the garment, how to make measurement-charts for
any kind of style and how to make the grading of the sizes. The
use of “Confelmod”, an industry-level program developed for
pattern-making and production will be part of the course.
Prerequisites: FAS 200 Fashion Design Computer Principles I,
or equivalent
Apparel Construction
FAS 340 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 90
This is an advanced sewing course in which students will
construct complete garments including lining and interfacings.
Special attention will be given to proper fit and working with
specialty fabrics. Students will also be introduced to a variety
of couture techniques, bustier and jacket construction.
Prerequisites: FAS 180 Patternmaking I and FAS 250 Draping
I, or equivalents
Design Workshop
FAS 345 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
This course merges aspects of the design process from concept
to realization. Students employ trend and historical research
with design principles to produce projects in important apparel
categories such as tailoring and special occasion. Fabric and
trim sourcing, surface decoration, and applied and structural
details are included in project work.
Prerequisites: FAS 245 Fashion Illustration II, or FAS 312
Working Group Project, or equivalents
Trend Forecasting
FAS 355 F; Dual listed: JWY 355 F / INT 355 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 45
In the context of the constant evolution of design-related
industries, traditional forms of research have proven to be
insufficient for defining successful business strategies. This
course will introduce the process and methods used to define
short-term and long-term forecasts. The course will also
introduce an emerging figure: the cool hunter, who studies
different areas such as fashion, advertising, music, design,
cinema and marketing and therefore decodes their cultural
mechanisms and aesthetic signals. In this course students
will examine the forecasting framework and the cool hunter’s
position in the product development process, passing through
the analysis of trend information and reports, colors and
material forecasting as well as marketplace dynamics and
consumer research.
Note: knowledge of Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop required
Prerequisites: Fashion / Interior / Jewelry majors
Fashion Design Internship
FAS 362 F
Cr: 3; Contact hrs: 135
This course provides practical and professional experience in
the field of Fashion Design at a distinctive Italian placement
site. The intern is monitored by both the onsite supervisor and
an LdM faculty member. The grade assigned by the faculty
internship supervisor reflects assessment of weekly reports,
two papers, and an overall evaluation. Ten hours weekly at the
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