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a basic understanding of the nature of fashion and study the
history and development of the various segments of the
apparel industry in order to examine the unique and complete
interdependency of these segments as well as industry trends.
In addition, this course analyzes the apparel business; how it
is conceived, marketed, and sold. Students will study the
trends and the power of fashion in society as well as
determine the scope of jobs in the fashion business and how
the student can prepare for entry-level jobs and plan careers.
FD 212 Patternmaking: Draping
3 credits (CS)
In this course skills and techniques in apparel design are
developed by experimentation with three-dimensional designs
draped on dress forms. A series of projects are selected from
original sketches and applied to the proper fabric in
constructed garments. Various designing techniques are
learned. Stress is placed on proper fit, concept creativity,
garment construction and marketability of design.
Prerequisite: FD 110 Clothing Construction I and FD 111
Clothing Construction II or permission of instructor
FD/FM 213 Textiles
3 credits (CS)
This course is designed to acquaint students with textile
properties, products and production processes of fiber, yarn,
fabric, color applications and finishes. Production methods,
end-use performance and aesthetics of textile materials will be
stressed in terms of their importance in fashion applications,
including fashion merchandising and design of apparel and
related soft goods. Lectures, laboratory exercises and student
projects further the student's understanding of fabric as the
foundation of the fashion industry.
FD 221 Flat Pattern Drafting 2
3 credits (CS)
Students will gain an understanding of the apparel production
process through a study and application of garment design,
pattern drafting, and construction of basic garments. Through
lectures, demonstrations, and projects, students will develop
the ability to visualize garment design and construct garments
using flat pattern techniques and the use of creative, technical
construction skills. Emphasis will be on developing proper
fit, comfort, quality, and construction of the garment for
specific designs. Professional level patterns of designs will be
made into finished garments. Prerequisite: FD 110 Clothing
Construction I and FD 111 Clothing Construction II or
permission of instructor
and FD 131 Survey of the Global Apparel Industry
FD 255 Digital Techniques in Fashion Illustration
3 credits (CS)
Students will explore Fashion Illustration as it is used in the
apparel industry today. In this advanced course, focus will be
placed on learning the creative programs of the Adobe Suite:
Photoshop and Illustrator. Most fashion companies employ
the use of computer sketching rather than traditional
methods and many entry-level jobs are requiring knowledge
of these basic programs. Students will use both the computer
and traditional methods in illustrating fashions and
accessories to show an understanding of the various
customers, categories, and price points in the industry. Class
will begin with basic exercises to learn the programs, then will
turn to more specific fashion design projects. Computerdesigned
layouts will be a focus, as this is a major component
in many Designer/Buyer meetings. Prerequisites: FD 113
Fashion Drawing and VC 118 Digital Foundations
FM 261 Fashion Show Production
3 credits (CS)
Students plan, promote and produce annual student fashion
show by working with local businesses and in student teams
to develop and promote all aspects of the show in which
student-designed garments are shown. Students will be
responsible for the creation and implementation of an
industry-oriented fashion show through research, lectures,
individual and team-based assignments and projects.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of
instructor
FD 321 Advanced Patternmaking
3 credits (CS)
Student will explore advanced techniques in patternmaking
(flat pattern and draping) through a variety of design
challenges. Emphasis will be on developing both flat pattern
and draping techniques and on exploring what design
challenges are best suited to each type of patternmaking.
Through this process students will develop and learn to refine
their skills in design and construction problems. This course
will also introduce students to all the different target markets
(menswear, children’s wear, maternity, to name a few) and
identify how patternmaking changes with each market.
Professional level patterns of designs will be made into
finished garments that focus on proper fit, comfort, and
quality construction. Prerequisites: FD 221 Patternmaking:
Flat Pattern and FD 212 Patternmaking: Draping
FM 250 Fashion Merchandising
3 credits (CS)
In this class students will explore the theoretical and practical
functions and roles of merchandising in fashion-related
manufacturing and retail businesses. Specific focus will be on
the planning, development and presentation of product lines
in retail stores. Students will study the principles, procedures
and techniques practiced by merchandisers of fashion goods
in determining buying assortments, resource selection and
product pricing and promotion. Prerequisite: BU 110
Principles of Management, BU 120 Principles of Marketing
FD 322 Computerized Patternmaking (CAD)
3 credits (CS)
Students will be introduced to the application of computers
in the fashion design process. Students will learn how to use
the Optitex Patternmaking Software to create patterns and
continue their understanding of Adobe Photoshop and
Illustrator as they relate to textile design. Complete exercises
to practice various programs for patternmaking and textile
design. Students will create a surface pattern design by repeat
and color way by using professional design software, as well
as understand the use of an engineeredǁ‖ print fabric. By the
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