Accessory Design and Technology

3 semester credits. This course is dedicated to accessory design. Students will be exposed to a variety of design materials. Emphasis will be placed on three-dimensional sketching and on creative detail design for footwear, handbags, small leather goods, gloves, and belts. The course includes an historical overview of personal accessories from ancient Egypt to the present, allowing the evaluation of different materials and styles. During this course students will also receive basic guidelines on hand sewing techniques, on the use of patterns for simple leather accessories, and an overview of materials. This class includes experiential learning with CEMI.

6 semester credits. This course is dedicated to accessory design. Students will be exposed to a variety of design materials. Emphasis will be placed on three-dimensional sketching and on creative detail design for footwear, handbags, small leather goods, gloves, and belts. The course includes an historical overview of personal accessories from ancient Egypt to the present, allowing the evaluation of different materials and styles. During this course students will also receive basic guidelines on hand sewing techniques, on the use of patterns for simple leather accessories, and an overview of materials. This course includes experiential learning hours with our Community Engagement Member Institutions (CEMI).

3 semester credits. This course is dedicated to accessory design. Students will be exposed to a variety of design materials. Emphasis will be placed on three-dimensional sketching and on creative detail design for hats, scarves and different types of embellishments for fashion and accessories. The course includes a historical overview of personal accessories from ancient Egypt to the present, allowing the evaluation of different materials and styles. During this course students will also receive basic guidelines on hand sewing techniques and different decoration systems, on the use of patterns and material overview. This class includes experiential learning with CEMI.

3 semester credits. This course introduces the concept of three-dimensional sketching and how it relates to accessories design. By concentrating on design detail, students learn how to sketch the basic shapes used in footwear, handbags, personal leather goods, hats, and belts. The course provides students with the opportunity to select a design project in a specific accessories category. Mastery of research techniques, design construction, and project presentation are fundamental for the successful completion of this course. Prerequisites: Sketching and Rendering Accessories or equivalent.

6 semester credits. This course introduces the concept of three-dimensional sketching and how it relates to accessories design. By concentrating on design detail, students learn how to sketch the basic shapes used in footwear, handbags, personal leather goods, hats, and belts. The course provides students with the opportunity to select a design project in a specific accessories category. Mastery of research techniques, design construction, and project presentation are fundamental for the successful completion of this course. This course includes experiential learning hours with our Community Engagement Member Institutions (CEMI). Prerequisites: Sketching and Rendering Accessories or equivalent.

3 semester credits. This course offers the opportunity to study several ornamentation techniques with different methods of application to leather apparel and accessories such as handbags, belts, and shoes. Basic patternmaking skills related to leather garments are examined and practiced. Coursework is intensive and has a practical approach through techniques such as cutting, preparing, sewing, and assembly. Students gain a real insight into the leather process in a workshop. This course includes experiential learning with CEMI. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course. A good command of sketching and rendering techniques is however highly recommended.

3 semester credits. This course introduces students to the design and construction of straw accessories such as hats and bags. 3D design principles and hatmaking techniques are studied and applied to wearable and non-wearable creations. Students learn basic skills of millinery construction through the methods of patterned and blocked forms, how to manipulate straw and how to acquire an in-depth understanding of the material. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course. A good command of sketching and rendering techniques is however highly recommended.

3 semester credits. The fundamental aspects of accessory design allow students to learn drawing and rendering techniques, which illustrate materials and textures for handbags, belts, gloves, shoes, and hats. Starting from sketches and basic technical drawing techniques, students develop skills that enable them to apply diverse drawing methodologies.

Cross-listed from Experiential Learning