In this course, students explore sustainability in,relation to fashion and accessories design through,lectures and case studies. Students prepare a,sustainability manifesto based on a focus of their,choice and an in-depth case study resulting in an,essay with final presentation. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
This 15 week course introduces students to the,world of Fashion Illustration. Students regularly,review and discuss both historical and,contemporary Illustrators, artists and examples of,their work. Students analyze the Illustrator’s,composition, media, technique choices and,reasoning, to contextualize each project and,inspire progressive investigation. Students delve,into drawing, painting, collaging and mixing new,outcomes, including the incorporation of,photography and digital platforms. Guest … Continue reading “FAD-207 FASHION ILLUSTRATION”
In this studio students will explore the role of,history in fashion construction. Since most,contemporary fashion is a result of historical,development, it is important for students to,understand the past in order to develop the,future. They will research a historical period and,choose a culturally appropriate costume as a,source of inspiration. Students will then recreate,a version of the … Continue reading “FAD-221 SOPHOMORE STUDIO”
The Special Projects class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area(s) being explored.,,,Fall 2023,,Corset Study & Construction Dive into the world of,corsetry and separate fact from fiction. Visit the,corset from the 16th century to modern corsetry.,Make a victorian era corset using industry,materials. Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
In this course, students will learn the,technicalities in creating a drawing for,production, also known as a tech pack. Students,will learn how to develop a design concept for,the next step of production. The tech pack will,make the communication process more efficient,between the designer and the,manufacturer/prototyping. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: DFN 119
In this course, students learn intermediate,methods of footwear construction. This involves,pattern cutting, sewing, Goodyear welting and,producing a final pair of shoes. The instruction,will include how to translate ideas from a two,dimensional paper pattern to a three dimensional,product, using various types of leather, canvas,and hardware. In addition, students learn the use,and the maintenance of various industrial,machines. … Continue reading “FAD-303 INTERMEDIATE SHOE MAKING”
This course studies the techniques and procedures,for identifying and forecasting fashion trends.,This includes the evaluation and analysis of,current fashion trends and prediction of future,trends. Students learn to recognize and analyze,business trends and how they affect fashion and,retail. During this course you will review how,socioeconomic and cultural factors influence what,we wear and what we ultimately buy. … Continue reading “FAD-305 FASHION TRENDS”
This course will cover various aspects of,contemporary fashion brand management. This,entails the exploration of various brand business,models and areas of fashion marketing concepts and,corporate social responsibility. In this course,,you will study what goes into making a brand,(branding, communication and retail environment),and how to effectively manage it (strategic,planning, competition, pricing, and loyalty). Credits: 3 Prerequisites:
In this class students design a collection for a,brand. The collection can be either for a fashion,house, or a brand extension for a company that is,looking to expand to fashion. Students will,respond to a brand brief on a professional level,that will include research, a mood board, a,material and color board, illustrated collection,designs, flats and technical … Continue reading “FAD-311 JUNIOR STUDIO”
This 15 week course promotes the creation of a,personal portfolio. It aims to inspire and prepare,the student to develop a resourceful, curious and,creative mind set, combining conceptual, critical,and inclusive thinking. Students learn to tell a,story through verbal and visual vocabulary whilst,problem solving. This course culminates in three,diverse collections. A guest critic is invited to,offer industry … Continue reading “FAD-350 FASHION PORTFOLIO”