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Fashion Design
Course: TEC125

First Term: 2004 Fall
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Practical techniques of fashion sketching, pattern drafting and draping. Design apparel TEC106 and TEC111 suggested but not required



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Trace the historical development of fashion and the fashion industry. (I)
2. Sketch garments accurately on a fashion figure with the aid of a croquis. (II)
3. Demonstrate the principles of design and evaluate the design of ready-to-wear apparel in relationship to the principles and elements of design. (III)
4. List the steps in developing a sample garment. (III)
5. Use the flat pattern method to pivot darts and change a basic sleeve pattern to a gathered sleeve. (IV)
6. Drape, mark, and true a basic bodice front and back. (IV)
7. Select appropriate textile swatches for garments in design assignments. (V)
8. List natural and man-made fibers. (V)
9. Explain the basics of fabric construction, color application, and finishing techniques. (V)
10. Explain the relationship between textile production and product development and marketing. (VI)
11. Calculate the cost of producing selected garments. (VII)
12. Explain domestic and international fashion centers` design and manufacturing specialties. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Fashion Development
   A. France as the center of fashion
   B. Industrial revolution
      1. Sewing machine
      2. Commercial patterns
   C. Retailing in the 19th century
   D. Mass media
      1. Entertainment
      2. Sports
   E. World War I
   F. Depression
   G. World War II
   H. Return to tradition
II. Fashion Sketching
   A. Undressing the croquis
      1. Front view
      2. Three-quarter view
   B. Necklines
   C. Silhouettes
III. Design Development
   A. Line
      1. Item
      2. Group
   B. Elements of design
   C. Principles of design
   D. Sample garment
      1. Sketch
      2. First pattern
      3. Construction sample
      4. Line selection
IV. Pattern Making
   A. Introduction to flat pattern
      1. Darts (bodice front and back)
      2. Sleeves (gathers)
   B. Introduction to draping
      1. Basic waist front
         a. Preparing muslin
         b. Draping
         c. Marking
         d. Trueing
      2. Basic waist back
         a. Preparing muslin
         b. Draping
         c. Marking
         d. Trueing
V. Textiles
   A. Natural and man-made fibers
   B. Fabric construction
   C. Color application
   D. Finishing
VI. Textile Product Development and Marketing
   A. Fiber development
   B. Sales promotion
   C. Fiber distribution
   D. Fabric development
   E. Fabric marketing
VII. Apparel Production
   A. Financing
   B. Costing a garment
   C. Purchasing piece goods
   D. Scheduling production
   E. Contracting
   F. Patterning and cutting procedures
   G. Assembling garments
   H. Shipping
VIII. International and Domestic Fashion Centers
   A. Paris
      1. Haute couture
      2. Pr?t-?-porter
   B. Italy
   C. London
   D. Other international centers
   E. Domestic fashion centers
      1. New York
      2. Regional centers
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/27/2004

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