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FD 212
Patternmaking: Draping
3 credits (CS)
In this course skills and techniques in
apparel design are developed by
experimentation with threedimensional
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, enduse
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
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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
FM 250
Fashion Merchandising
3 credits (CS)
In this class students will explore the
theoretical and practical functions and
roles of merchandising in fashionrelated
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.
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