Elements of garment construction using intermediate clothing construction methods and techniques. Multiple finishes, hard to handle fabrics, use of overlock, complex construction sequences. Students construct three garments using techniques from class.
A beginning course covering basic principles and concepts in the construction of garments. Emphasis on sewing machine operation, sewing skills and techniques, and construction processes. Students will create sewing samples and 3-4 garments.
Students learn the basics and essential steps needed to start a fashion business and clothing line. Fundamental components of a fashion business, functional business plans for a viable and sustainable fashion business, financing, planning, branding, marketing, knowing your customer, design process and manufacturing.
Students will learn about the fashion industry, the social use of clothing, and modern fashion history through the people, events, politics, and cultures that have effected change.
Building on the skills gained in Fashion Illustration 1 students will expand on their artistic renderings, 10 head proportions, coloration, and textile interpretations. Flat sketches in 8 head proportion will be introduced to create specification sheets for production. Students will learn to group their ideas into capsule collections.
The theories and frameworks underlying forecasting in the textile and apparel industry. The factors involved in planning and presenting the forecast. Emphasis on using print, Internet, and broadcast information in competitive analysis.
A beginning course covering basic principles and concepts in the construction of garments. Emphasis on sewing machine operation, sewing skills and techniques, and construction processes. Students will create sewing samples and 3-4 garments.
Analysis of the performance and care of natural and man-made textile fibers, yarns, fabrics and other products. Fabric construction methods, fabric identification, dyeing and finishing processes are included. Discussion of current issues and innovations in the textile field.
A practical study of merchandise display in a variety of business establishments. This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge to arrange a store window, instore display, and floor layout. Students will learn how to display merchandise to the consumer regardless of their specific job title.
Learn the basics of hand sewing and sewing machines, how to make minor repairs to clothing, and how to construct a basic rectangular item in fabric. A good choice for the novice before moving on to FASH 15A, Apparel Construction 1.