The Fashion Design program prepares students for careers in fashion related fields. Creative studies in design fundamentals, fashion analysis, fashion history, textiles, color, and sketching, along with technical training in draping, pattern making, pattern grading, and clothing construction provide the training required for entry-level employment.  Fundamentals of mass production of apparel focusing on the operation of industrial sewing and pressing equipment. Survey of materials selection and construction techniques used at all price levels of mass produced apparel. Introduction to industry seam allowances. Identification of differences between ready-to-wear and couture construction.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS (2)

(you can purchase or use the available resource)

Ebook available in our ACC library for use in this class:

J.J.PIZZUTO'S FABRIC SCIENCE (LL)-PACKAGE  12th Edition   

by Ingrid Johnson/Allen C. Cohen/Ajoy K. Sarkar

ISBN:   9781501395369

* you may purchase an e-book, or hard copy of this book

Link to purchase textbooks here.

Book available in our ACC fashion lab for use in this class, but instructor must be notified and arrange access for you to use it:

J.J. PIZZUTO'S FABRIC SCIENCE SWATCH KIT  12th Edition

by Ingrid Johnson/Allen C. Cohen/Ajoy K. Sarkar

ISBN:   9781501316517

* if you purchase this book, you must purchase this book new, unused with the swatch bundle, and ensure it is the 12th edition (current) 

Link to purchase textbook here.

 ** Important note : When you receive the Fabric Science Swatch Kit, keep your fabric swatches in the elastic band, until further instructions. Do not rearrange the order of the swatches. 

The Fashion Design program prepares students for careers in fashion related fields. Creative studies in design fundamentals, fashion analysis, fashion history, textiles, color, and sketching, along with technical training in draping, pattern making, pattern grading, and clothing construction provide the training required for entry-level employment.  Fundamentals of mass production of apparel focusing on the operation of industrial sewing and pressing equipment. Survey of materials selection and construction techniques used at all price levels of mass produced apparel. Introduction to industry seam allowances. Identification of differences between ready-to-wear and couture construction.

Upon completion of this course, the student will have knowledge of:

1.  A general study of textiles with emphasis on factors that affect the hand, appearance, and performance in clothing use.

2.  Examination of the properties of natural and man-made fibers, how yarn is formed, methods of production, and the properties of a variety of fabrics.

3.  Application of textiles used in the apparel industry.

4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills including creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. (THECB Core Objective)

5. Demonstrate communication skills including effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication. (THECB Core Objective)

6. Demonstrate teamwork skills to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. (THECB Core Objective)

7. Demonstrate personal responsibility including the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision making. (THECB Core Objective)