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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.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FAD 102, FAD 205
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.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FAD 204
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
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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 drawings of the total,look. Students will also produce a digital look,book
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FAD 205
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 feedback for the final class.
Credits: 3
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This course introduces the technical skills,required for apparel construction. Students learn,essential techniques such as pattern drafting,,draping, and sewing. The course also includes,lectures and readings that highlight designers and,artists that approach garment making with a,distinctive artistic vision.
Credits: 3
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One of the main skills for a graduate designer is,the ability to go into a brand and design,collections based on the understanding of the,company’s DNA. In this class, students will,design and develop a collection based on full,brand understanding. This requires designing a,collection based on a company’s creative brief,,offering innovation and new ideas, including,personal views and experiences to give the,brand a competitive edge, including final,prototypes.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FAD 301 FAD 303
In this course, students focus on the world of,accessories through design and making. Students,learn how to conduct culturally appropriate,creative research and how to translate those ideas,into bankable products. Students use the,information learned in class to create a full,design package consisting of mood, materials,,color, illustration and line drawings with,diversity consideration.
Credits: 3
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In the Collection studio students formulate,everything that goes into the presentation and,planning of the final collection. This includes,model dressing, photo shoots, and creation of the,final book (which will be used as promotional,material relating to the final collection). The,final book (digital and printed) will include,documented process images, mood-color-material,information, final collection illustrations,,line-up flats, technical drawings, collection,details, product shots and editorial photo shoots.,FAD 402 runs parallel to FAD 403 Masterpiece,Collection Studio.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FAD 301, FAD 303, FAD 401
In this course students will learn basic methods,of designing and construction of small leather,goods. This involves pattern cutting, sewing,,canvas model construction and producing. The,student will learn how to translate ideas from a,two-dimensional sketch to a three-dimensional,product that could be a wallet, tech accessory,,or a makeup kit. The students will also be able,to learn through the use of materials how to use,various types of leather and other materials used,in smaller items. Students will be trained on,various industrial machines, as well as manual,techniques, to make the smaller goods.
Credits: 3
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