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  • FAS 240: Draping

    4.00 Credits
    Albright College

    This course introduces the student to the technique of draping: creating a flowing, three-dimensional garment by manipulating, molding, and shaping flat fabric on a full size three-dimensional dress form or a live model. The course introduces the student to the dress form, draping tools and how to use them, draping terminology, use of body measurements in developing a pattern and the characteristics of fabrics in relationships to the curves of the body.
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  • FAS 242: Patternmaking

    4.00 Credits
    Albright College

    Students will learn the skill of patternmaking, which is critical to the study of apparel design and provides a better understanding of the processes involved in producing ready-to wear or custom apparel. Students will learn how to make basic slopers, which can be used to build creative and innovative designs. These slopers include bodice, skirt, sleeves, pants and collars. The students also learn how to manipulate these basic slopers to create new designs. This course teaches students a common language of correct terminology so they will be able to communicate accurately with pattern makers, designers, production managers and quality control people. Prerequisite: FAS 112
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  • FAS 309: Lifestyle Marketing

    4.00 Credits
    Albright College

    This course introduces the theories and practices of meeting the consumers' needs by creating and marketing fashion products that appeal to consumer lifestyles. It examines the art of branding as a powerful tool in developing and maintaining customer loyalty.
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  • FAS 315: Fashion Communications

    4.00 Credits
    Albright College

    A study of the marketing and promotional strategies used within the fashion communication field. Students study the purposes, procedures, methods and techniques used in various fashion promotional activities. Special attention is given to writing techniques and layouts used in printed fashion communications. Students in this course will research and write a fashion article and create the graphics and layout to support the message.
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  • FAS 325: CAD Concepts I

    4.00 Credits
    Albright College

    This course focuses on the impact of CAD technology in the fashion industry from research, sourcing and concept development to design, fabrication and presentation. Additionally, students will consider the impact pf computerized marketing on the human experience. Utilizing Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, emphasis is given to the visualization and exploration of design ideas, along with the acquisition of technical skills and knowledge. Students will create proportional templates for women's, men's, and children's garments, and will assemble a library of flat silhouettes and design details. The final design problem explores the use of color and textures in designing, rendering and presenting a small fashion collection.
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  • FAS 326: CAD Concepts II

    4.00 Credits
    Albright College

    This course is a continuation of CAD 1. Utilizing Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, students will further develop their computer aided technical drawing skills. Additionally they will study the basics of creating and utilizing textile patterns and textures and will develop techniques to create professional presentations. Computer skills are employed in the implementation of in depth design projects. Each project is designed to promote individual creativity, thoughtful market and creative research and to develop effective verbal and visual presentation techniques. For each project students are required to present written and visual research and to show their process of exploration and refinement in creating and presenting a collection based on that research.
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  • FAS 372: Concept Development,Fashion Design

    4.00 Credits
    Albright College

    The course focuses on the process of forming an idea and bringing that idea from concept to reality, specifically with regard to end products related to the fashion business. Students learn how to research, recognize or create trends, apply aesthetics, taste, design techniques, practical considerations and problem-solving strategies in the implementation of targeted concept development projects.
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  • FAS 383: Concept Development,Costuming

    4.00 Credits
    Albright College

    Techniques and principles of fashion design are applied to the special demands of costuming for the theater, emphasizing the need for durability while creating the appropriate visual image. The day-to-day problems of assembling a show are explored. Students work on a current play by the Theatre Department and collaborate to design and also create the costumes for specific themes or time periods.
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  • FAS 482: Internship

    4.00 Credits
    Albright College

    Students serve an internship in the fashion industry or a fashion industry-related business under the supervision of a faculty member and on-site personnel. Active participation and a significant level of responsibilities are expected in the internship setting. Reports and projects are required.
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  • FAS 490: Senior Seminar

    4.00 Credits
    Albright College

    The senior seminar is a capstone course for all fashion students. Building on previous knowledge from the program, this course prepares students to enter the fashion industry. Special emphasis is placed on discussing issues current to the industry and researching the job market. Industry guest speakers are scheduled throughout the semester to enhance this experience. Working with instructor direction and approval, each student is required to complete a capstone project which requires intense research and a final presentation.
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