Category: Fashion Design Courses

This class applies concepts of anthropology to business with a special emphasis on the fashion industry. Students are introduced to research methods such as ethnography, psychogeography, participant observation as well as surveys. Case studies and in-depth retail analysis are utilized to provide insight into consumer behavior as well as cultural patterns and trends and their implications for product design, marketing, merchandising, and retail display of fashion accessories. In addition this class will consider race, diversity and social justice issues in relation to the consumer and corporate social responsibility.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FAD 102

In this studio students construct the prototypes for the final collection. They are required to construct six total looks based on the designs, including tops and bottoms and/or accessories depending on the emphasis. The prototypes will help students to develop solutions when constructing their final collection in the following semester. This class runs parallel with FAD 401: Advanced Collection Design.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FAD 311

In this course students will prepare a complete collection design package including prototypes based on a theme including fully illustrated designs with technical details, prototypes and an industry standard final presentation book. Research methods and cultural appropriation are discussed. The students will study range planning and pricing of various products to have a complete and realistic view of collection design.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FAD 102

This class focuses on the development and construction of a final collection. Students design and construct a fully wearable collection consisting of six total looks. This studio is where students amalgamate all learning from previous seasons in order to present their final ’masterpiece’ collection.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FAD 411

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

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Participation in an internship experience allows students to use classroom-learned skills in a related employment experience. Students must work a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the entire semester. To participate students must be of junior or senior status with completion of freshman and sophomore studios. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Seniors may not be eligible to participate in an internship during their final semester. Transfer students must have attended one semester at CCS in addition to meeting the other eligibility criteria.

Credits: 3

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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 critics are invited to offer industry feedback for the final presentation.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: DFN 104, DFN 119

The Special Project class is offered on an occasional basis, with course content specific to the area being explored.

WINTER 2024

, STUART WEITZMAN SPON PROJECT

, In this sponsored studio with Stuart Weitzman, one of the most iconic US luxury footwear brands, students will design and develop a collection their assigned brief. 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. The preparation of a professional level presentation will include research, collection illustrations, and tech packs. In addition, a full a color and material story with prototypes will be produced to demonstrate the two-dimensional designs in a more hands-on, three-dimensional form. The project will be in collaboration with the Masters in Color and Material program.

Credits: 3

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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 costume for the class.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FAD-101, FAD-102

Independent Study is available to students who are at Junior or Senior level standing with a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above. The student may receive approval to work in an area or on a project that is not otherwise offered or addressed in the regular curriculum. An Independent Study should include opportunities for individual student voice and provide a space for diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours. The student must submit to the chairperson of the department in which they wish to study, an Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less) of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason for choosing to study independently. Once the department chairperson provides approval and the instructor for the Independent Study is determined, the faculty member must write an Independent Study Syllabus with education goals, learning outcomes, meeting dates, course expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for certification.

Credits: 3

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