2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Category: 26-27 Catalog

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • FAD-401 ADVANCED COLLECTION DESIGN

    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 (includes FAD 301A/S)

  • FAD-402 THE COLLECTION

    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 401

  • FAD-403 ADVANCED SHOE MAKING

    In this course students will learn advanced,methods of luxury footwear construction. This,involves pattern cutting, sewing, high heel,shoes, boots and other advanced shoe,constructions. Students will produce several,pairs of shoes and will also learn how to use,various types of leather, canvas, and hardware.,Students will be trained on various industrial,machines and how to make sole and heel components,with leather, including high heel attachment,techniques.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: FAD 303, DME 245

  • FAD-404 FASHION BUYING AND MERCHANDISING

    Effective fashion buying and merchandising are,key to success in fashion retailing. An,understanding of the retail business environment,gives students the ability to perform more,effectively as design professionals.,Merchandisers can provide information on,profitability and sales to impact the design,process. The designers must learn to balance this,feedback with their creative process in order to,achieve corporate goals and maintain brand,integrity.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: FAD 309 and FAD 204/DSS 204

  • FAD-411A SENIOR STUDIO-PRE-COLLECTION-APPAREL

    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 311A and FAD 312A (or FAD 350)

  • FAD-411S SENIOR STUDIO-PRECOLLECTION-ACCESSORIES

    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 311S and FAD 312S

  • FAD-422 MASTERPIECE COLLECTION STUDIO

    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

  • FAD-422A THESIS COLLECTION STUDIO-APPAREL

    This class focuses on the development and,construction of a final collection. Students will,design and construct a fully wearable collection,consisting of minimum 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 411A

  • FAD-422S THESIS COLLECTION STUDIO-ACCESSORIES

    This class focuses on the development and,construction of a final collection. Students will,design and construct a fully wearable collection,consisting of minimum 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 411S

  • FAD-475 FASHION DESIGN INTERNSHIP

    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

    Prerequisites: