Technical drawings of garments and their design features.
Letter grade only (A-F). (3 hours activity)
Analysis of the interrelationship of garment design and apparel construction. Application of theories and methods of apparel design to garment construction.
Letter grade only (A-F). Only open to these majors: Textiles and Clothing (FCS_BA05); Fashion Merchandising (FCS_BA04); and Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCS_BA02). (Lecture-discussion 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours)
Organization, structure and interrelationship of industries and services that comprise the business of fashion: terminology, designers, trade organizations and publications. Professional opportunities explored.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 3 hours)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
Apparel selection for professional and personal needs based on design, culture and fashion. Wardrobe analysis and coordination; consumer clothing guidelines.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours)
Analysis of the quality of materials, design and construction in ready-to-wear garments and accessories; comparison of processes involved in manufacturing, concepts of sizing, principles of fit; aids in buying and selling.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours)
A consumer-oriented approach to textile selection, use, and care. Provides a basis for a logical, consistent rationale in choosing apparel and interior textiles. Explores careers within the international textile industry.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 3 hours)
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in FMD 155.
Ethical issues within the fashion industry. Focus will be on decision-making processes which lead to outcomes that have ethical implications as well as potential consequences or benefits.
Letter grades only (A-F).
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in FMD 154, 155 or 251.
Continuation of construction techniques used in apparel production with concentration on current fabrics and techniques used in contemporary ready-to-wear.
(1 hour discussion, 6 hours laboratory).
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in FMD 152, 154, 155 or 251.
Introduction to the design concept as it applies to flat pattern manipulation.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours)
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in FMD 154 or 252, 155, 251.
Structured fashion retail work/learning experience designed to develop competencies in retail management or related fields. Students must obtain fashion retail sales position by first class period.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-activity 3 hours)
Prerequisites: Family and Consumer Sciences Education majors: ETEC 444; Fashion Merchandising majors and Fashion Merchandising minors: A grade of "C" or better in in FMD 155, Computer Proficiency Exam passage; Textiles and Clothing majors or Textiles minors: a grade of "C" or better in FMD 152 and 155, Computer Proficiency Exam passage. Non-Fashion Merchandising majors and non-Fashion Merchandising minors and non-Textiles and Clothing majors and non-Textiles minors or non-Family and Consumer Scieneces Education majors: Computer Proficiency Exam Passage.
Use of computer paint-style, illustration/processing software and scanners to develop proficiency in drawing and designing for the workplace. Work with clip art, make technical drawings, storyboards, and color/fabric cards.
Letter grade only (A-F). (1 hour lecture-discussion, 4 hours activity) Not open to students with credit in: FCSE 296
