Fashion Design-2023/2024
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| WRIT-1036 | Reason & Writing 1-Art & Design | 3 | ||
| This course introduces students to essential principles of reading, writing, and reasoning at the postsecondary level. Students will identify, summarize, analyze, and evaluate multiple short readings and write persuasive response essays to develop their vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and critical thinking. | ||||
| DRAF-1057 | Pattern Making 1 | 3 | ||
| In this course, the student is introduced to the fundamental skills of pattern making. Areas of concentration will be skirt and pant pattern development. Students will also learn the role of the master pattern (block) in developing design concepts. | ||||
| ARTS-1024 | Fashion Drawing & Theory | 2 | ||
| This course introduces the student to the fundamental skills of fashion drawing for the fashion designer. These include the use of line, space shape, texture and colour. Further studies include the application of proportions, balance and movement to the fashion figure. Students will be introduced to a variety of medium to encourage their drawing skills. The students will become acquainted with the use of a designer croquis as a fashion drawing tool. Students will complete final fashion composition presented and mounted in a professional manner. | ||||
| DESG-1062 | Sample Room Production 1 | 3 | ||
| The focus of this course is to teach the students the theory, processes, and the quality standards behind the construction of the designer's first samples. Students will learn to sew and produce various samples that will support the production of their Design Studio 1 skirt prototype. | ||||
| FASH-1003 | Design Studio 1 | 2 | ||
| An introduction to fashion design literacy, visual communication and engagement with sustainable design communities. Design studio 1 explores the creative design process through the study of the elements and principles of design with a series of innovation workshops. Students will apply and practice the design process through the development of a fashion designer's inspiration sketchbook. Students will explore a variety of research methods, digital online platforms, 2 D & 3 D creative problem solving processes to express innovation in sustainable design. | ||||
| FASH-1005 | Fashion Industry Analysis | 2 | ||
| This course provides the students with an introduction to the principles in which the fashion world revolves; and the role of economic, sociological and psychological elements in the fashion cycle. The course includes an overview of the fashion industry focusing on design, product development, manufacturing, marketing and retailing. Students will research contemporary fashion designers and examine their roles and influences on current fashion trends. | ||||
| Level 2 | ||||
| Gen Ed - See requirement below | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| COMP-1353 | Computerized Fashion Illustration 1 | 3 | ||
| This course provides the student with an opportunity to build upon, and advance fashion illustration skills developed in ARTS1024. The course will introduce and educate the student to computer fashion illustration techniques utilizing Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. | ||||
| FASH-1001 | Textile Science 1 | 2 | ||
| This course provides a general study of textile materials with an emphasis on factors that affect their handling, appearance, and performance. Through a combination of lecture and lab work, students will learn to appreciate the properties and performance qualities of natural and man-made fibers as they are processed into yarns and fabrics; and the fabric relevance to garment design and function. | ||||
| DRAF-1058 | Pattern Making 2 | 3 | ||
| This course completes the introduction to basic pattern making. Emphasis on these fundamental pattern making skills will be specific to pants, sleeves, cuffs, plackets, collars, pants and dress foundations. Students will draft and fit an original design within a design team. | ||||
| FASH-1009 | Design Studio 2 | 2 | ||
| This course is a continuation of Design Studio 1, reinforcing fashion design literacy, visual communication and engagement with sustainable design communities. Design studio 2 explores the creative design process through a series of innovation workshops that focus on sustainable design development and the creation of the "Design Process" sketch book. Students will build on design studio 1 skills, practicing 2D to 3D technical prototyping , balancing aesthetics with function and sustainability. Students will conceptualize, explore, model, communicate a sustainable RTW cohesive capsule collection for the moderate market level retailer. | ||||
| DESG-1063 | Sample Room Production 2 | 3 | ||
| Sewing techniques specific to Shirts, Dresses and Pants will be taught. Applications based on industry standards will be covered. Each student will produce a Designed Garment using the pattern they created in Pattern Making II. | ||||
| COMM-3074 | Communications for Design | 3 | ||
| This course, designed for students who plan to work in the field of art and design, focuses on professional written and verbal communication skills. Students learn to prepare a variety of work-related documents. In addition, students learn about research methods and documentation formats. The principles of effective writing - organization, grammar, style, clarity, and tone - are reinforced throughout the course. The goal of the course is to prepare students for the communication tasks and considerations they will encounter in the workplace in order to meet the needs of employers and/or the communities they will serve. | ||||
| COOP-1020 | Co-operative Education Employment Prep | 1 | ||
| This workshop will provide an overview of the Co-operative Education consultants and students' roles and responsibilities as well as the Co-operative Education Policy. It will provide students with employment preparatory skills specifically related to co-operative education work assignments and will prepare students for their work term. | ||||
| FASH-1041 | Technical Drawings & Specifications | 2.5 | ||
| This course introduces technical illustrations as a tool for visually communicating garments construction and specifications to ensure the correct size and dimensions of garments. Students will learn basic components and styles of tops, skirts, pants, jackets and dress and how to visually communicate these construction components through technical drawing. Students will create technical drawings from stylized technical, illustrations, photographs and actual garments. Students will learn and apply technical drawing standards to their drawings of tops, skirts, pants, jackets and dresses. Students will learn basic point of measures for a variety of garment types and measure garments to create size specification sheets | ||||
| Level 3 | ||||
| Gen Ed - See requirement below | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| COMP-1386 | Computerized Fashion Illustr. & Spec. | 3 | ||
| This course provides the student with an opportunity to build upon, and advance computer illustration skills, and digital communication developed in COMP1353. Advanced Photoshop and Illustrator methods will be introduced with a focus on skills needed in the fashion industry. Students will further practice computerized technical drawing and advancement of communication skills by developing various presentation boards and personal branding packages. | ||||
| DESG-3038 | Sample Room Production 3 | 2 | ||
| This course provides the students with the specialized construction techniques required for a Ready to Wear Jacket and an Outerwear Garment. Students will learn to recognize and apply specific fashion fabrics, lining, interfacing, findings, and pressing equipment to manufacture a Ready to Wear Jacket an Outerwear Garment and other Jacket and Outerwear samples. | ||||
| COMP-3005 | Computers for Apparel Manufacturing 1 | 3 | ||
| Students will learn the introductory level of computers used in the apparel industry, specifically the Gerber Garment Technology program, Accumark/PDS Software. Students will create storage areas and parameter tables, digitize patterns, create models and orders, modify patterns and make cost-effective production markers. | ||||
| DRAF-3027 | Pattern Making 3 | 3 | ||
| In this course flat pattern making skills will be developed for industry production patterns for women's outerwear jackets and coats. Advanced styles of sleeves, collars, pocket and lining applications will be introduced. Students will draft and produce production ready patterns for outerwear. | ||||
| FASH-3013 | Design Studio 3 | 4 | ||
| In this course students will learn about outerwear garments with respect to design aesthetics, suitability to target market, salability and functionality. Research will be conducted into future trends in colour, textiles and styling of women's outerwear apparel for autumn/winter at the upper moderate market level. Students will create an original outerwear collection that fulfills the target customers wants and needs. Students will visually communicate their design research, process work, concepts and line planning for their outerwear collection through the development of a sketchbook. Students will design an original outerwear collection based on the market research and work through prototyping one selected design and present the collection at the semester's end. | ||||
| FASH-1007 | Textile Science 2 | 2 | ||
| This course provides for more advanced studies in the physical, construction of textile materials. Students learn the methods of creating textiles through weaving, knitting, dyeing, printing and finishing processes in lecture and practical applications. Students study the relationship between textile production processes, selection criteria, cost, end use and customer satisfaction. | ||||
| HIST-1027 | Style Influences & Attitudes 1 | 3 | ||
| This course will provide an interdisciplinary analysis of design, in relation to supporting social, political, economic, technological and cultural climates throughout history. The focus is on the relationship between design history and European/Western costume history and the way in which designers have used clothing as an expression of identity within a socio cultural context.It provides a chronological historical survey of design, beginning with ancient civilizations and ending with the romantic Period 1850. | ||||
| Level 4 | ||||
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| BUSI-1078 | The Business of Fashion | 4 | ||
| This course is untended to foster the spirit of entrepreneurship in the development of a fashion business. Focus will be in three areas; aspects of successful product launch, accurate product costing and the development of a summary business plan. Emphasis will be put on entrepreneurship from both a social and sustainable perspective. Students will be exposed to and learn from current entrepreneurs and business leaders. | ||||
| DESG-3039 | Sample Room Production 4 | 2 | ||
| In this semester specialized techniques required for the manufacturing of Active wear garments will be completed. Students will learn to operate specific machines and attachments for the construction of these garments. Each student will produce an Active wear garment using the pattern they created in Pattern Making 4. | ||||
| COMP-3011 | Comp for Apparel Manuf 2 | 3 | ||
| Students will continue their exploration of Gerber Garment Technology, Accumark Professional Edition Software and its application in the garment industry. Introduction to PDS Software and its application in creating and modifying patterns. Students will further develop their digitizing skills. | ||||
| FASH-3021 | Design Studio 4 | 3 | ||
| In this course students will learn about the process of design and product development for functional apparel at the upper moderate to better price point. Students will research a specific activity, the functional requirements of the activity and both knit and woven garments that could potentially meet the needs of the activity. Students will incorporate research of future; trends, colours, textiles, styling and design details suitable for the activity, target customer and season in to an collection. The project will focus on the functional apparel requirements of the design to facilitate an activity as well as aesthetic design considerations. Students will visually communicate their design research, process work, concepts and line planning for their collection through the development of a sketchbook. Students will create an original sample of one outfit and fit garments on a standard size dress form. The collection concept, market research and final completed sample will be presented at the semesters end. | ||||
| DRAF-3028 | Pattern Making 4 | 3 | ||
| In this course, flat pattern making skills will be developed for women's for active wear applications in both woven and knits. Both stable and spandex-stretchy knits will be studied. Students will learn about knocking of a garment to produce patterns. Students will draft and produce production ready patterns. | ||||
| HIST-3014 | Style Influences & Attitudes 2 | 3 | ||
| This course, which is a continuation of HIST1027, provides an interdisciplinary analysis of design, in relation to supporting social, political, economic, technological & cultural climates. It provides a chronological historical survey of design, beginning with the Crinoline period and ending with the 1990's, as a means of understanding the evolution and influence of historical period styles on contemporary design production in the 20th century. | ||||
| DESG-1079 | Drape | 2.5 | ||
| This course introduces the student to the process of draping - a three dimensional form of apparel designing. Students will learn fundamental draping skills through the development of various skirt and bodice prototypes. This is a hands-on course using the dress form working with muslin and fashion fabric to develop patterns for apparel production. | ||||
| Level 5 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| BUSI-3034 | Global Apparel Sourcing & Mass Product | 3 | ||
| This course introduces apparel sourcing in the domestic and import/international markets, including sourcing for both manufacturing and raw materials. Students acquire an understanding of importing, exporting, tariffs, quotas, and government regulations in the context of fashion apparel. Through case studies students will complete a garment sourcing simulation. | ||||
| DESG-5020 | Sample Room Production 5 | 2 | ||
| In this course, students will be introduced to the fine sewing skills required in the creation of eveningwear garments. Various Sewing Techniques for seams, hems, closures, and specialty applications will be demonstrated. Students will also learn the specific construction techniques required to complete a Boned Bodice sample. Students will work on Fittings to support their Level 6 Capstone Collections. | ||||
| COMP-5003 | Computers for Apparel Manufacturing 3 | 3 | ||
| Students will continue their exploration of Gerber Garment Technology, Accumark Professional Edition Software and its application in the garment industry. Students will further develop their pattern making skills on the design system software to create new styles from blocks and develop basic blocks. Focus is on eveningwear and outerwear. Students will apply their knowledge of manual grading through practice using Accumark PDS functions. | ||||
| FASH-5011 | Design Studio 5 | 3 | ||
| Students will explore critical issues in design and identify a personal design thesis to explore their vision for their Unbound capstone capsule collection. Students will reflect upon accumulated design studio experience and skills to identify an area of interest and define themselves within the designer level luxury market. Students will develop a proposal brief, identifying their design philosophy, ideas & concepts through self-initiated research & practical design practice. Emphasis is placed on analysis of research, innovation in 2D to 3D modeling and sustainable design solutions. Students will self- manage and communicate the design process through discussion boards, design process sketchbook, critiques and formal design board presentations. | ||||
| DRAF-5014 | Pattern Making 5 | 3 | ||
| Students will further develop their technical pattern making skills through experiential workshops focused on integrated advanced draping, drafting and drawing. Students will demonstrate their understanding of contouring, sustainable pattern cutting and creative approaches to sculptural silhouettes and styling for occasion wear. Students will apply and document advanced integrated techniques to the development of patterns and toiles to test capstone project prototypes in half scale before moving into full size production. Students will prepare a personal a full size blocks library, in sample size, for their chosen market. | ||||
| METH-5009 | Industrial Pattern Grading | 2 | ||
| Students will learn the fundamentals of garment sizing by proportionally increasing and decreasing the master pattern. Students will learn how to create a grade chart complete with grade rules. Students will be introduced to the 2 different types of grading used to grade a standard block: manual, machine methods. | ||||
| COMP-3097 | Portfolio & Career Development | 3 | ||
| This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and background to create a unique and personalized visual fashion portfolio for future employment and to prepare for the interview process. The student will use appropriate sketching techniques, presentation techniques, photography and computer skills to enhance the professionalism of the development process. | ||||
| Level 6 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| DESG-5021 | Sample Room Production 6 | 5 | ||
| Student will select appropriate construction techniques for their collection based on previous research on the competition, target market expectations and quality level for designer level apparel. Students will analyze their collection materials and construction techniques for suitability and test collection construction to ensure their appropriateness for materials and designs selected. Students will document successful techniques through detailed construction drawings to aid in successful production prototypes. Students will set up a production schedule to effectively manage internal and external deadlines to ensure timely delivery of prototype sample collection to meet external presentation deadlines. Students will consult with faculty on a weekly basis to receive feedback and evaluation of collection analysis, prototype pre-sampling, and technical packages as they work towards the successful completion of their final line to be delivered for presentation in week 13. Students will submit a final document that documents their collection. | ||||
| FASH-5013 | Line Development | 8 | ||
| Line Development focuses on the production phase of the Unbound capstone capsule collection. Students work independently, to create patterns, technical specification packages and a presentation sketchbook using online design platforms, software and digital tools. Students will transition Design Studio 5, design thesis concept proposals, into actualized 3D prototyping and sample development, incorporating couture techniques, innovative technologies and sustainable design approaches. Students will submit work in progress reports and adhere to production schedule with non-negotiable delivery deadlines. The students will present their capsule collections and sketchbooks to a guest industry panel for critique at Unbound line review. | ||||
| FASH-5012 | Fashion Show Production | 5 | ||
| The students are guided through the steps that are required in planning and organizing of a fashion event. Marketing, model fittings, show styling, staging, music, budget, show preparation, execution and evaluation. Team collaborative planning and creative problem solving are critical skills that are developed during the weekly committee planning process. Students will perform committee duties that pertain to work placement at capstone fashion event. | ||||
| Gen Ed - Electives | ||||
| Take 6 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Levels 2 or 3 and Level 4 | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 30 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||