FD 101. Apparel 1: Illustration
This course covers the theory, role, scope, and practice of apparel illustration. Emphasis is placed on the ideation process of fashion illustration, understanding of the figure in relation to fashion, and accurately depicting draping regarding texture, color, and pattern. It further investigates approaches to design process and principles, layout method, flats, color theory, fabric selection, and conceptual ideation.
Credits: 3
FD 102. Apparel 2: Construction
This course covers the theory, role, scope, and practice of fashion construction. Emphasis is placed on cutting, sewing, and finishing techniques; fitting and alterations; assembly methods; and fabric selection. It further investigates approaches to apparel design principles, materials and textiles, patterns, and construction methods. Prerequisite: FD101 Apparel 1: Illustration
Credits: 3
FD 103. Drapery and Fabrics
This course covers the theory, role, scope, and practice of draping. Emphasis is placed on understanding fabric choices, advanced color theory, marking, pinning, placing and fitting, proportion, and textiles. It further investigates approaches to three-dimensional design prototyping for garment creation. Prerequisite: FD101 Apparel 1: Illustration
Credits: 3
FD 201. Pattern Making
This course covers the theory, role, scope, and practice of pattern making. Emphasis is placed on the design principles utilized in pattern making, the utilization of computer-aided design, understanding measurement, alterations, and contouring. It further investigates approaches to design interpretation for prototypes. Prerequisite: FD101 Apparel 1: Illustration
Credits: 3
FD 202. Apparel 3: Design and Production
This course covers the theory, role, scope, and practice of apparel design. Emphasis is placed on the development of design to production, researching fashion, and prototyping techniques. It further investigates advanced approaches to draping, concepting, and completing finished garments. Prerequisite: FD101 Apparel 1: Illustration
Credits: 3
FD 203. Fashion Design Seminar
This course covers the theory, role, scope, and practice of professional practices in the fashion industry. Emphasis is placed on fashion portfolio development, advanced fashion illustration, product development, apparel manufacturing, and entrepreneurship techniques. It further investigates approaches to production, distribution, and sales. Prerequisite: FD101 Apparel 1: Illustration
Credits: 3