FAD-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

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

Prerequisites:

FAD-285 SPECIAL PROJECT: 100/200

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:

FAD-500 GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

(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

FAD-301 TECH PACK DESIGN,TECH PACK DESIGN

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

FAD-303 INTERMEDIATE SHOE MAKING

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

FAD-305 FASHION TRENDS

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