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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
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(This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students develop a sense of,cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards,becoming a global citizen. Students develop a,heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as,they plan, and execute this excursion. In,addition students discover the role of becoming an,ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues,about studying abroad (safety, money, packing,,etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions,with the International Student Services Office.,
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, SUMMER 2023,
, PARIS/ANTWERP STUDY ABROAD ,This directed course is intended to expand our,students World view.,It will provide alternative learning experiences,they would not have in their typical curriculum.,This joint program is designed to expand the,students World view in several ways:,? Living and traveling together as a group in a,European Country,? Seeing 1st hand some of the History that makes,up western civilization,? Experiencing each other’s department’s focus and,interests,Students will visit Academic Major sites of,interest, Museums, and Cities throughout Paris,,France and,Antwerp, Belgium. This is a 2 -week Summer 2023,course beginning in May.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: SLP 007
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
Junior or first-semester senior students in good,academic standing have the opportunity to spend a,semester of study at an accredited institution,abroad. Information is available from,International Student Services.
Credits: 12
Prerequisites:
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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