Fashion Course Listing

BUS 3200 Buying I (2)
An introduction to the responsibilities and duties of a buyer in a merchandising organization. Emphasis is given to Microsoft Excel and the creation of spreadsheets for analysis.
Prerequisites: FAS 1400 and LA 1950

BUS 4211 Business Career Planning (2)
A study of communication techniques and professional skills used in business practices: interviewing, resumes, organizational skills, and networking.
Prerequisite: Junior standing

DES 1314 Flat Pattern Design I (3)
A basic course with an emphasis on precision pattern drafting skills focusing on the upper body while developing a series of bodice, torso, collar, and sleeve patterns to be critiqued for neatness and precision in drafting, truing, and cutting.
Prerequisite: DES 2306

DES 2306 Clothing Construction I (3)
A fundamental course involving the completion of a variety of garments from commercial patterns focusing on fabric, fit, and mastery of basic techniques.
Prerequisite: None

DES 2307 Clothing Construction II (3)
A continuation of DES 2306. Students learn more advanced construction techniques, completing several garments of their own design and patterns. Emphasis is given to finishing and detail.
Prerequisites: DES 1314 and 2306

DES 2308 Basic Draping (3)
Students learn the basics of draping in muslin on a dressmaker form, completing several garments in fashion fabric from their original designs. Emphasis is given to embellishment and custom sewing techniques.
Prerequisites: DES 2307, DES 2315, and FAS 2490

DES 2315 Flat Pattern Design II (3)
Students apply basic pattern techniques to develop technical skills by completing advanced pattern drafting projects: designing and creating garment patterns, sewing a muslin sample, and learning pattern corrections to achieve proper fit.
Prerequisites: DES 1314 and 2306

DES 3305 Tailoring (3)
Students develop and apply the skills and techniques necessary for the construction of tailored garments.
Prerequisites: DES 3310 and FAS 4492

DES 3310 Design Studio (3)
Students learn advanced draping skills, construction techniques, and finishing details while completing a collection from initial sketches to finished garments for the annual fashion show.
Prerequisites: DES 2308 and FAS 3491

DES 3330 Advanced Design Studio (2)
A continuation of DES 3310. A studio lab course allowing students to complete a collection from concept to design using advanced construction, draping, and pattern drafting skills for the annual fashion show. 
Prerequisites: DES 3310 and FAS 4492

FAS 1400 Intro to Fashion (3)
An overview of merchandising and design focusing on the industry's structure and functions, operations, practices, and career opportunities. An introduction to the history of clothing will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: None

FAS 1420 History of Clothing in Society (3)
Students explore the sociological, political, economic, and technological forces that shaped the evolution of dress. Lectures and projects stress the application of historical inspiration to contemporary fashion.
Prerequisite: None

FAS 2200 Fashion Textiles (3)
A course devoted to the study of fibers (natural and man-made), yarns, and fabric construction. Students will investigate fiber performance, aesthetics, and suitability for a variety of applications. Using a sample swatch book, fibers and fabrics will be tested and evaluated.
Prerequisite: FAS 1400

FAS 2400 Entrepreneurship (2)
An in-depth study of business ownership and the practices of opening and running a retail or wholesale business. Topics covered include store operations, customer service, merchandising, management, and promotion.
Prerequisites: FAS 3445 and LA 4550

FAS 2490 Design and Illustration I (3)
An introduction to fashion design and illustration teaching the basics of drawing the fashion figure, proportion, rendering fabrics, and flat sketching. Each student will also begin compiling work for his/her portfolio.
Prerequisite: ART 2110

FAS 3445 Advertising and Marketing for Fashion (2)
An introduction to the role of advertising and marketing in the fashion business. Marketing skills will be developed, and students will discover the communication capabilities of a promotion mix.
Prerequisite: FAS 1400

FAS 3450 Fashion Show Production (2)
Exploration of a fashion director's job covering all aspects for production and publicity. Students will produce the spring fashion show, featuring finished garments by students.
Prerequisite: FAS 1400

FAS 3461 CAD for Fashion (2)
Students develop computer-aided design skills. Emphasis is on print and pattern development, creating style sheets, and designing a complete line for a portfolio using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Prerequisite: FAS 3491

FAS 3491 Design and Illustration II (3)
Students develop a personal sketching style using a variety of artistic mediums and techniques. Focus is on rendering, color, fabrics, textures, patterns, and construction details.
Prerequisite: FAS 2490

FAS 4270 Fashion Internship (4)
An on-site training internship of a minimum of 180 hours in the workplace in which students learn the industry they will be entering. Students work under supervision and must submit summary work.
Prerequisites: A minimum of 80 credit hours completed and approval of the Chair

FAS 4350 Technical Design (2)
The role of the technical designer is explored. This course focuses on writing development packages for manufacturing with emphasis on offshore production using Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, and Excel. The course includes specification writing, design product evaluation, quality control, and basic fit and garment construction issues.
Prerequisites: DES 3330 and FAS 3461

FAS 4463 Computerized Pattern Drafting (2)
Students will use skills learned in their construction and flat pattern courses using pattern drafting software. A wide variety of tools will be explored as students develop the technical skills necessary to draft and plot design patterns.
Prerequisites: DES 2307 and 2315

FAS 4472 Fashion Major I (3)
Students begin working on a collection and full-scale business plan utilizing skills acquired in courses within the degree program, and will continue their project in FAS 4473. Senior collections will also be highlighted at the annual fashion show.
Prerequisites: DES 3330, FAS 2400, and LA 4550

FAS 4473 Fashion Major II (3)
A continuation of FAS 4472. Students will receive the guidance of an instructor and orally present the project to a jury of fashion designers and merchandisers at the end of the spring semester. Senior collections will also be highlighted at the annual fashion show.
Prerequisite: FAS 4472

FAS 4492 Design and Illustration III (3)
An advanced sketching class that continues to explore various artistic media. Emphasis is on development of the student's personal style for his/her portfolio.
Prerequisite: FAS 3491

FAS 4550 Apparel Manufacturing (2)
Analysis of apparel manufacturing processes related to product development, production planning, quality assurance, and sourcing.
Prerequisite: Senior standing

Fashion Department Electives

BUS 3201 Buying II (2)
A continuation of BUS 3200. Essentials of merchandise buying and planning are explored. Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Excel, retail math, and computerized planning are integrated in a simulation environment.
Prerequisite: BUS 3200

DES 2423 Menswear Design (2)
Applying basic patternmaking techniques, students focus on the development of their technical skills by completing advanced pattern-drafting projects for menswear design. They will sew sample garments in muslin and learn pattern corrections to acheive proper fit.
Prerequisites: DES 2307 and 2315

DES 2425 Silk Embroidery (2)
Students will embellish a simple garment by using techniques of silk ribbon embroidery into an intricate, decorative, and lavish piece.
Prerequisites: DES 2307 and 2315

DES 2430 Advanced Tailoring (2)
A continuation of DES 3305. Students will learn advanced tailoring techniques and apply the skills necessary for the construction of tailored men's garments.
Prerequisite: DES 3305

DES 3320 Textile Design (2)
Students will learn the basics of surface design and modification of textiles during hands-on projects, including forms of dyeing, painting, and other applications. Although this is a studio class, some lecture time will be employed to familiarize students with the basics of the processes or methods covered in the course.
Prerequisites: ART 1102, ART 1110, and FAS 2200

DES 3340 Innovative Fashion (2)
Students will learn to approach fashion in a non-traditional, innovative manner in both the creative process and end product.
Prerequisites: DES 2308 and FAS 3491

DES 3350 Common Alterations (2)
Using practice garments purchased at a thrift store, students learn the most commonly requested alterations for ready-made men's and women's clothing, utilizing advanced techniques and knowledge gained in previous construction and pattern classes. Customer relations, common shop equipment, and techniques are covered. Emphasis is on proper fit and professional technique.
Prerequisites: DES 2307 and 2315

FAS 3400 Costume Design (2)
This class focuses on determining costume needs of a production, doing historical research, choosing design themes, and then designing and producing individual costumes.
Prerequisites: DES 3310 and FAS 4492

FAS 3430 Accessory Design (2)
Students will learn history, materials, design, and construction of various accessories, as well as an overview of the fashion accessories industry through research, in-class sketch/design studio, construction, and presentation.
Prerequisites: DES 2308, FAS 1420, and FAS 3491

FAS 4441 Visual Merchandising (2)
Students are introduced to the techniques and design concepts of effective product presentation in department and specialty stores including lighting, fixtures, display, and merchandising.
Prerequisites: ART 1103 and FAS 1400

FAS 4500 Fashion Forecasting (2)
An in-depth examination of how fashion professionals analyze, plan, and project fashion trends. Students explore the social and psychological aspects of consumers, learning why and how fashion changes.
Prerequisite: BUS 3200

FAS 4540 International Business (2)
A study of the importance of a global marketplace and its legal, cultural, and economic factors. Emphasis is on issues associated with the implementation of strategic plans for international and global operations in the fashion industry.
Prerequisite: BUS 3200

FAS 4560 Market Trip (3)
A supervised college-sponsored trip where students will gain perspective on the scope of the fashion business by visiting the garment district and related areas of New York City during the month of May. Students will be exposed to design studios, showrooms, fabric houses, fashion publications, manufacturers, and the New York City streets.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and approval of the Chair