Fashion Design - Apparel
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Summer 1: May 28 - July 1 (day classes) or July 18 (evening classes)
Summer 2: July 2 - 24
3 credits
In-state $525 Out-of-state $1,575
Prerequisite: Prerequisite or co-requisite: FD 131 for evening/weekend students only
Introductory course explores the three-dimensional draping approach to executing garment design. Projects introduce the important principles of grain, balance and construction. Through critiqued design development on the dress form, students develop their own sense of proportion, silhouette, line and style, while exploring current market trends. Course utilizes strong sewing skills.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| SUMMER 1 | ||||
| 6859 | 15A | M T W R | 9:10 am-1:30 pm | C701 |
FD 121 Flat Pattern Design I
1.5 credits
In-state $262.50 Out-of-state $787.50
Introductory flat pattern course explores the two-dimensional method to execute garment designs. Utilizing basic slopers, students develop original design concepts through the slash-and-spread and pivot techniques. Projects are evaluated on the dress form for fit, balance, style, creativity and proportion. Course utilizes strong sewing skills.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| SUMMER 1 | ||||
| 6862 | 15A | M T W | 1:10 pm-4:00 pm | C613 |
| SUMMER 2 | ||||
| 6863 | 15B | M T W R | 9:00 am-12:45 pm | C613 |
| 7126 | 15C | M T W R | 1:20 pm-5:05 pm | C613 |
FD 131 Sewing Techniques I
1.5 credits
In-state $262.50 Out-of-state $787.50
Students learn the basic professional techniques used in the construction of designers' sample garments. Sewing techniques - including cutting, construction, and finishing - are explored, using industrial equipment to create sample garments in cotton or cotton-type fabrics.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| SUMMER 1 | ||||
| 6864 | 15A | M T W | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | C713 |
| 6865 | 15B | M T W | 1:10 pm-4:00 pm | C813 |
| 7124 | 15C | T W R | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | C706 |
| 6866 | 15D | M W | 5:10 pm-8:00 pm | C713 |
| 7829 | 15E | T R | 5:10 pm-8:00 pm | C813 |
| SUMMER 2 | ||||
| 6868 | 15F | M T W R | 9:00 am-12:45 pm | C813 |
| 7341 | 15G | M T W R | 1:20 pm-5:05 pm | C813 |
FD 132 Sewing Techniques II
1.5 credits
In-state $262.50 Out-of-state $787.50
Prerequisite: FD 131
Builds upon skills learned in Sewing Techniques I. Students learn new and more complex design room construction, and develop advanced techniques currently used in the fashion industry.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| SUMMER 1 | ||||
| 6869 | 15A | M W | 6:20 pm-9:10 pm | C813 |
FD 221 Flat Pattern Design II
1.5 credits
In-state $262.50 Out-of-state $787.50
Prerequisite: FD 121
This course allows students to proceed from the study and application of the basic principles of patternmaking to a more comprehensive view of design within flat pattern methods and principles. Basic torso slopers are developed with the sleeve and are combined to form the kimono/dolman sloper.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| SUMMER 2 | ||||
| 7037 | 15A | M T W R | 9:00 am-12:45 pm | C606 |
FD 241 Apparel Product Data Management
1.5 credits
In-state $262.50 Out-of-state $787.50
Introduction to product data management. Students learn to facilitate the communication and coordination of pre-product development tasks by linking design, engineering, costing, and manufacturing information through a centralized database of product-related information.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| SUMMER 2 | ||||
| 7764 | 15A | M T W R | 9:00 am-12:45 pm | C229 |
FD 351 Body Contour
1.5 credits
In-state $360 Out-of-state $964.50
This course introduces students to the design, merchandising, and manufacturing of body contouring designs in stretch fabrics. Students incorporate market and textile research to drape and flat pattern original designs, and execute the construction using appropriate construction techniques. Course restricted to upper-division degree candidates.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| SUMMER 2 | ||||
| 7147 | 65A* | M T W R | 9:00 am-12:45 pm | C714 |
FD 461 Tailoring Techniques
2 credits
In-state $480 Out-of-state $1,286
This course enables students to elevate their basic sewing skills to an advanced level. Students learn to construct a jacket utilizing hand-tailored methods. Through lectures and demonstrations, students evaluate different levels of quality garments to better understand construction and costing. Course restricted to upper-division degree candidates.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| SUMMER 1 | ||||
| 7413 | 65A* | M W R | 2:10 pm-6:00 pm | C601 |
*Course is only available to degree candidates but may open up to non-degree students pending availability during the add/drop period.
**Course is only available to evening/weekend degree candidates but may open up to non-degree students pending availability during the add/drop period.