COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

Apparel Design & Merchandising (ADAM)69ADAM 48AA-FZSelected Topics in Apparel Design andMerchandising.5-9 units: 0-9 hours lecture, 0-27 hours laboratory (GRor P/NP)Acceptable for credit: CSUSee section on Selected Topics. 1303.10ADAM 49Independent Study in Apparel Design andMerchandising.5-5 units: .5-5 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Acceptable for credit: CSUSee section on Independent Study. 1303.10ADAM 101Apparel Textiles2 units, 2 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Acceptable for credit: CSU, UCIntroduction to the components of fabrics: Emphasison the composition and relationship of fibers, yarns,construction, and finishes used in the creation of appareltextiles. 1303.10ADAM 103Apparel History2 units, 2 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Acceptable for credit: CSUOverview of ethnic and fashion apparel history:Emphasis on historic costume as a source of influenceand inspiration to the clothing of current as well as pastcultures. 1303.10ADAM 111 (formerly 211)Apparel Design and Sketching I2 units, 2 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Recommended preparation: Engl 201A or ability tospeak, read, and write EnglishAcceptable for credit: CSUSurvey of the structure and relationship of thethree major divisions of the apparel industry – rawmaterials production, design and manufacturing,and retail merchandising: Beginning instruction infashion sketching with emphasis placed on accuratestandard body proportions and clearly defined apparelconstruction details needed to create sample-room worksketches. 1303.10ADAM 112 (formerly 212)Apparel Design and Sketching II2 units, 2 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Prerequisite: ADAM 111Recommended preparation: Engl 201A or ability tospeak, read, and write EnglishAcceptable for credit: CSUContinuation of ADAM 111: Continuing sketch exercisesin various black and white and color media; executionof specific design projects with emphasis on theorganization of original design concepts within a varietyof assigned industry price, size, style and selling-seasoncategories. 1303.10ADAM 131 (formerly 231)Apparel Construction I4 units, 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)Recommended preparation: Basic sewing skillsAcceptable for credit: CSUBasic industry apparel construction techniques:Application of industrial machine operations, handsewing methods, sequence of assembly, constructionand pressing methods and techniques used in apparelsample making, and volume production for variousprices categories; emphasis on casual and sportswearapparel. 1303.10ADAM 132 (formerly 232)Apparel Construction II4 units, 2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)Prerequisite: ADAM 131Acceptable for credit: CSUContinuation of ADAM 131: Intermediate industryapparel construction techniques, practical application ofindustrial machine operations, hand sewing methods,sequence of assembly, under-construction and shaping,construction and pressing methods and techniques usedin apparel sample making, and volume productionfor various price categories; emphasis on tailored andevening wear apparel. 1303.10ADAM 210AMillinery3 units, 2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory (GR or P/NP)Recommended preparation: Hand and machine sewingskillsCourse is not required for ADAM Certificate ofAchievement.Introduction to millinery: Design and blocking of feltand straw hats with emphasis on straw styling. 1303.10