Fashion Design and Technology

3 semester credits. This course offers a solid foundation in the fundamentals of basic construction, draping, alterations, and fitting techniques for apparel. The emphasis of the course is on the importance of proper fit and craftsmanship for the overall quality of garments. Students develop and construct design concepts in muslin and soft fabric in the dress form.

3 semester credits. Fashion designers are artists that are able to give physical expression to concepts, as they work with forms, colors, textiles and proportions. In this intermediate level course, students learn the art of clothing construction by sculpting the silhouette using draping techniques, in constant resonance with the flat and digital pattern making techniques. Course topics include moulding textiles, analyzing volumes and ultimately pattern making by draping of custom patterns in muslin on dress forms or models. Among the valuable outcomes of this course are finding one's unique self-expression and allowing the creative vision to emerge. Individual designs of dress forms will be demonstrated and practiced. This class includes experiential learning with CEMI. Prerequisites: Patternmaking and sewing skills.

3 semester credits. This course is an introduction to creative design development and fashion design, offering students an overview of the contemporary visual culture and language related to fashion. Topics include design processes, rendering techniques, research, storyboard creation, color, fabric selection, design innovation, and the 2D to 3D development of creative ideas. Students will gain practice in these areas through projects while being introduced to fashion illustration. Students prepare for future apparel design projects by researching the design development process, textiles, materials, and industry practices. This class includes experiential learning with CEMI.

3 semester credits. This course represents the advanced level exploration of fashion design studio topic. The course focuses on the study of the fashion industry with emphasis on design and construction. Students develop their designs by exploring and analysing the roles of research, design development, and editing in the fashion design process focusing on economic, and cultural contexts. Concepts are applied with hands-on learning experiences as students study textiles, fashion design, apparel construction, consumer behaviour, products, and materials of the fashion industry.
 This class includes experiential learning with CEMI. Prerequisites: Fashion Design Studio I, or equivalent.

6 semester credits. This course represents the advanced level exploration of fashion design studio topic. The course focuses on the study of the fashion industry with emphasis on design and construction. Students develop their designs by exploring and analysing the roles of research, design development, and editing in the fashion design process focusing on economic, and cultural contexts. Concepts are applied with hands-on learning experiences as students study textiles, fashion design, apparel construction, consumer behaviour, products, and materials of the fashion industry.
 This course includes experiential learning hours with our Community Engagement Member Institutions (CEMI). Prerequisites: Fashion Design Studio I, or equivalent.

3 semester credits. What does it mean to be a stylist in a digital first world, where everybody has a voice and the opportunity to deliver across multiple platforms? This course is focused on the role and significance of a fashion stylist in the broader industry, as a cultural gatekeeper, storyteller, talent spotter and curators of ideas. Students will understand the variety of roles that a stylist can undertake, with a detailed study of styling for Editorial, Fashion Shows, Celebrities, Advertising, Brand Marketing and E-Commerce. Hands on work with designers’ garments is provided to students to create sets for fashion shootings and fashion shows. Ultimate goal of this course is to educate the students’ eyes to identify and manage the visual impact of trends and ideas. Case studies will be provided, revealing the creative process of relevant stylists of the industry, and explaining concept development from the initial idea to the finished shoot.

3 semester credits. This course focuses on the process of transforming fashion design concepts into reality. During the lessons students will learn the language of the industry, by applying the correct approach to research and project development. The course will encourage students to experience the different performances of various material, color and pattern choices, sourcing, and surface design options. Development topics include prototypes, samples, and systems for ensuring quality and fit. Students will learn how to create and use tech sheets. The course will provide a basic understanding of supply chain management and a framework for analyzing how it can be adapted to best support an individual design concept. Students will experiment with timelines for product development, production costs, and pricing decisions, financial planning, and sourcing of available resources. Prerequisites: Fashion major, Junior standing.

3 semester credits. This hands-on course will develop the fundamental skills and techniques of sewing and garment construction. Course topics feature the approach to mechanized and manually-processed techniques involved in the creation of simple cotton garments. An understanding of the use of basic patterns, cutting techniques, seams and finishings will allow students to approach simple prototyping projects. This class includes experiential learning with CEMI.

3 semester credits. This course represents the second level of topics related to sewing and construction techniques. The advanced level focuses on complex cutting, sewing and construction strategies as employed by industry standards, allowing students to create and finish prototypes and garments using a variety of patterns, materials, textiles and finishings. This course involves the use of models for fitting and alteration methods, as currently used in atelier, and implies the development of an inquisitive and ingenuous artisanal approach. This class includes experiential learning with CEMI. Prerequisites: Sewing and Construction Techniques I, or equivalent.

Cross-listed from Experiential Learning