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  • 3.00 Credits

    Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/ semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Examines the retail and wholesale aspects of the fashion industry by studying trends, consumer behavior, direct fashion marketing, as well as internet fashion marketing. Globalization of the apparel industry, production cost, display, fashion promotion and advertising as well as career choices such as retail buyers, store managers, fashion directors, visual merchandisers, and sales associates are covered. Transfer: CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): FASH 118. Description: A comprehensive study of pattern making and the drafting techniques used for creating more advanced garment design. Students make patterns for and sew various full scale garments with many different necklines, collars, sleeves, skirts, and dresses. Transfer: CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture hours/ semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Techniques for taking a single sized pattern and grading it up and down into multiple sizes. An overview of different size ranges, methods of grading, and grading rules is included. Transfer: CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/ semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: An overview of sketching Cou rse Desc riptio ns 125 *With limitations. Refer to pages 53-54 or see your counselor. Ca ada College 2008-2009 for clothing design with emphasis on perception development through specific drawing exercises to develop fashion figure proportions. A variety of media and drawing techniques are used to create fashion sketches. Transfer: CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Units (Credit/No Credit) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture hours/ semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: An introductory, theoretical design course geared to familiarize students with the commonly recognized sources of inspiration for the modern-day designer. The course concentrates on translating various sources of inspiration into contemporary fashion designs via student sketch work and design analysis. Transfer: CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/ semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: An overview of the fashion entrepreneurial opportunities in the apparel and sewn products industry. Establishing goals, record keeping, business promotion, and the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment are discussed. Individuals considering a small business relating to fashion, fabric, color, pattern work, and sewing profit from this course. Transfer: CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16 lecture hours/ semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Students learn how to create a customized dress form used for design development and sewing construction. Students are fitted in customized covers, and foam dress forms are shaped to fit these covers. Information on ordering/purchasing dress forms is provided in the first class meeting. Transfer: CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/ semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: An overview of designing clothing on a dressform; students learn to use this three-dimensional design process to create patterns for original designs. Includes the translation of fashion ideas from design principles, while draping with muslin, to finished garments. Transfer: CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Units (Grade Option) 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture hours/ semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: In this course, students learn the French Couture method for drafting a master pattern. The master pattern, known as the moulage, is a form-fitting pattern that duplicates the figure exactly with no ease added. It is used to create the sloper and basic sleeve. These are used to design many different garment styles. Transfer: CSU.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Units (Grade Option) 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 32 lecture hours/ semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Learn techniques for measuring and drafting a basic pant sloper. The students then make the pattern in muslin and refine fit to produce a pattern that fits their own figures. From this basic block, students draft jean and dress pant slopers. Drafting pant details such as pockets, pleats, waistbands and fly-front zippers are discussed. Basic sewing skills recommended. Transfer: CSU.
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