2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING
Associate in Science Degree
Certificate of Achievement
FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING
Transfer requirements may differ
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REQUIRED COURSES: Units
ART V11A Color and Design: Two-Dimensional
Design 3
FDM V10 Fashion Industry and Marketing 3
FDM V17/ART V17 Creating the Fashion Image:
Fashion Promotion 3
HEC V15 Textiles 3
HEC V18 Fashion Analysis 3
THA V20 Costume Design and History 3
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
HEC V12A-V12B Clothing Construction I & II 3-2
HEC V13A Advanced Sewing Techniques 2
HEC V13B Tailoring 2
HEC V17 Knit Fabrics 2
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR OPTION:
Select one (1) of the following options and complete two (2)
courses:
DESIGN OPTION:
FDM V18A/
ART V18A Figure Illustration I 3
HEC V16 Flat Pattern Design 3
HEC V95-V96 Home Economics Internship I & II 1-4/1-4
MERCHANDISING OPTION:
BUS V06 Business Mathematics 3
HEC V95-V96 Home Economics Internship I & II 1-4/1-4
22-29
Recommended courses: ART V12A, V18B, V28A, V28B; BUS V03,
V30, V38; CD V38; CS V04; FDM V18B.
For other course descriptions, see Art, Business,
Home Economics, and Theatre Arts
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
FDM V10 - FASHION INDUSTRY AND MARKETING - 3 Units
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course is an exploration of the fashion industry, marketing,
and careers within the industry. Core components include:
development of fashion; fashion terminology; exploring and
assessing primary markets and producers of materials; exploring
and assessing secondary markets, design and production; retailing;
auxiliary fashion resources; economic importance of the industry;
channels of distribution; marketing concepts; domestic and foreign
markets; assessment of potential careers and job market analysis;
sourcing; and, global implications. Students will integrate course
information to create a collaborative, contemporary line concept and
marketing strategy.
Field trips will be required. Formerly FDM 10. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
FDM V17 - CREATING THE FASHION IMAGE: FASHION
PROMOTION - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V11A
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
Fashion promotion is explored through newspapers, trade
publications, magazines, and broadcast advertisements. Students
will receive laboratory experience in advertising, visual display and
fashion show production.
Field trips may be required. Formerly FDM 17. Same as ART V17.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
FDM V18A - FIGURE ILLUSTRATION I - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V12A or concurrent enrollment
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides basic instruction in drawing from clothed
models. Emphasis is placed on analysis of the contemporary figure
for style, clothing detail, and implied movement with emphasis on
elegance, poise, and mood. Attention is given to wash drawing and
dry media in achromatic and monochromatic color schemes. Live
models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly FDM 18A. Same as ART
V18A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
FDM V18B - FIGURE ILLUSTRATION II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: ART V18A or FDM V18A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course provides intermediate instruction in drawing from
clothed models. Focus will be on analysis of the contemporary figure
for style, clothing detail, and implied movement, with emphasis on
elegance, poise, and mood. Attention will be given to wash drawing
and dry media in color. Live models will be used.
Field trips may be required. Formerly FDM 18B. Same as ART
V18B. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
FDM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN FASHION DESIGN
MERCHANDISING - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum.
Students are accepted only by a written project proposal approved by
the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly FDM 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
FILM STUDIES
FILM V01 - THE KNOWING EYE: VISUAL ASPECTS OF FILM,
TELEVISION AND MEDIA ARTS - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
Making powerful effective moving images demands an
understanding of the fine art of transferring ideas, meanings, and
feelings into emotionally charged visual communication. This
course presents universal aesthetic visual concepts that underlie
the timeless value of works fashioned by the world's master
image-makers. Instruction includes lectures, discussion, and
critical analysis of extensive examples drawn from feature films,
documentaries, television, and other media. Participants are led
through their own discovery process, learning to use tools to
manifest ideas in cinematic form. Students will view works by such
artists as Federico Fellini, Akira Kurosawa, Leni Riefenstahl, Sir Carol
Reed, Lina Wertmuller, Bob Fosse, and Chris Milk, among many
others.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
142 Credit Courses, Degrees, Certificates, and Awards Ventura College Catalog 2010 - 2011