Fashion Design - Apparel
Spring Session: January 30 - May 21
AP 144 Outerwear and Performance Apparel Sewing Techniques
2.5 credits
In-state $415 Out-of-state $1,242.50
Prerequisite: DP 111 or FD 131 or TL 111 or MW 141 or approval of program advisor
Produce outerwear garments in a sample-room setting using construction techniques specific to the outerwear and performance apparel market. Special focus is on the use of technically enhanced fabrics and protective design details in the construction of rainwear, urban outerwear, skiwear, and fishing, hiking, and boating apparel.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 13608 | 15A | R | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm | C601 |
AP 241 Leather Apparel Design Room Techniques
2.5 credits
In-state $415 Out-of-state $1,242.50
Prerequisite: FD 131 or MW 141
Teaches construction, processing, finishing, and decorative techniques for making men's or women's leather garments. Learn about the leather apparel industry, resources, and suppliers.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 11883 | 15A | M | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm | A487 |
AP 242 Haute Couture Sewing Techniques
2.5 credits
In-state $415 Out-of-state $1,242.50
Prerequisite: DP 111 or FD 131 or TL 111 or approval of program advisor
The sewing techniques practiced in the finest haute couture ateliers around the world are introduced and provide the basis for understanding couture. Learn couture techniques in cutting, hand stitching, seam and hem finishes, pocket construction, pressing, and finishing.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 13839 | 15A | M | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm | C801 |
| 8789 | 15B | R | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm | C802 |
AP 243 Haute Couture Decorative Techniques and Embellishments
2.5 credits
In-state $415 Out-of-state $1,242.50
Prerequisite: AP 242 or approval of chairperson
Expands knowledge of the couture by exploring various decorative techniques. Learn how to hand bead and apply rocailles, sequins, pearls, and faux gems on different types of fabrics. Create embellishments such as flowers and frog closures from fabric and ribbons, hand embroider original designs, and learn the arts of quilting, cartridge pleating, and trapunto.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 10853 | 15A | T | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm | C603 |
AP 253 Leather Apparel Design
2.5 credits
In-state $415 Out-of-state $1,242.50
Prerequisites: FD 112 and FD 221 and (AP 241 or MW 232)
Study the use of leather, suede, and other animal skins and apply these materials to the design principles exclusive to creating men's and women's apparel. Develop original designs utilizing draping and flat-pattern industrial methods.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14529 | 15A | R | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm | A487 |
AP 275 Haute Couture Apparel Design
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Prerequisites: (DP 212 or FD 112) and AP 243 and AP 244
Apply knowledge of the couture to design, drape, fit, and construct a mini-collection for a particular target market. Develop styles and images through fabric sourcing, market research, and inspirational research.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 12873 | 15A | M W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C601 |
FD 111 Draping I: Fundamentals
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
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 |
| 11830 | 15A | M W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C702 |
| 12836 | 15B | M W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C710 |
| 11832 | 15C | S | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | C704 |
| S | 1:10 pm-4:00 pm | C704 |
FD 115 Introduction to Draping
2 credits
In-state $332 Out-of-state $994
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of draping, keeping in mind the importance of grain, balance, and structure in a garment. An understanding of fundamental draping procedures and their application to current trends is addressed. Tools and materials essential for professional results are demonstrated and used.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14531 | 15A | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C802 |
FD 116 Apparel Design Workshop
2 credits
In-state $332 Out-of-state $994
Prerequisite: FD 115 and FD 131
A continuation of FD 115, this course further develops students' understanding of fundamental draping procedures and their application to current trends. As a final project, a term garment is developed which involves the selection of fabric, draping, and construction, and following industrial sample room procedures.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14587 | 15A | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C603 |
FD 121 Flat Pattern Design I
1.5 credits
In-state $249 Out-of-state $745.50
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 |
| 12054 | 15A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C613 |
| 11856 | 15B** | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C613 |
| 12310 | 15C | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C613 |
| 11857 | 15D | S | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | C613 |
FD 131 Sewing Techniques I
1.5 credits
In-state $249 Out-of-state $745.50
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 |
| 11863 | 15A | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C713 |
| 12837 | 15B | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C715 |
| 11864 | 15C | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C813 |
| 11865 | 15D | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C713 |
| 11866 | 15E | R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C813 |
| 11867 | 15F | S | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | C713 |
| 12056 | 15G | F | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C713 |
FD 132 Sewing Techniques II
1.5 credits
In-state $249 Out-of-state $745.50
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 |
| 12057 | 15A | T | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C715 |
| 12796 | 15B** | W | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C715 |
FD 211 Draping III: Soft Silhouettes
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Prerequisite: FD 112
This course involves creative draping techniques with emphasis on soft silhouettes and structure in design. Introduction to dolman sleeve styles, cowls, pants, and cut-and-sew knits are included. The variations in style expand students' creative, critical thinking, and technical skills into different areas of design, while draping in fabric.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14532 | 15A** | T R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C702 |
| 14533 | 15B** | T R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C704 |
FD 212 Draping IV: Advanced Techniques
3 credits
In-state $498 Out-of-state $1,491
Prerequisite: (FD 113 and FD 114), or FD 211
This course further develops technical and creative skills in apparel design. Advanced draping projects enable students to explore design through a variety of fabrication, draping, and construction techniques. Students also learn how design resources and presentation skills can help them articulate their ideas.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 12876 | 15A | T R | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C701 |
| 14534 | 15B | S | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | C802 |
| S | 1:10 pm-4:00 pm | C802 |
FD 241 Apparel Product Data Management
1.5 credits
In-state $249 Out-of-state $745.50
Online section: In-state $271.50 Out-of-state $768
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 |
| 12877 | 15A** | F | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | C415C |
| 13611 | 15B* | M | 6:30 pm-9:20 pm | CCC16 |
| 14626 | 15C | S | 9:10 am-12:00 pm | C415B |
| 14347 | OL1* | ONLINE COURSE | - |
FD 282 Corsetry in Fashion II
2.5 credits
In-state $415 Out-of-state $1,242.50
Prerequisite: FD 281 or approval of chairperson
Students explore the history of corsetry from 1850 to the present and the intepretation of structured undergarments in contemporary fashion trends. Further developing the technical skills learned in FD 281, students create a period corset and design a contemporary corset and garment.
| CRN | Section | Day | Time | Location |
| 14156 | 15A | M | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm | C714 |
*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.