IMAGE ESSENTIALS B102
The Look: Personal and professional image development.
Ideas and discoveries in personal and professional
image, style, and fashion development. Introduction
to modeling.
BASIC COLOR THEORY B110
An introductory study of a color use and application
in the industry based upon Pantone theory of customer
message, customer attraction, product message, and
product marketability. The use of Pantone Theory
is reinforced by weekly assignments which employ
basic principles of color to manipulate and control
color according to the demands of a client.
ANATOMY AND FIGURE DRAWING I B125
Prerequisite: Portfolio Review or X050
An analysis of the human skeleton which coordinates
theoretical knowledge of particular bone anatomy with
the life model. The emphasis of skeletal analysis to
resolve figurative construction and its complexities.
An application of descriptive drawing techniques to
describe the human form.
ANATOMY AND FIGURE DRAWING II B126
Prerequisite: B125
The refinement and advancement of anatomical knowledge
developed in B125. An exploration of the human muscular
form as a mechanical device which enables descriptive
and accurate drawing as well as aesthetic definition.
The development of muscular analysis to understand
accuracy and purpose of line/shading placement.
ANATOMY AND FIGURE DRAWING FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
B127
Prerequisite: X050 or Portfolio Review
AAn analysis of the human skeleton which coordinates
theoretical knowledge of particular bone anatomy with
the life model. The emphasis of skeletal analysis to
resolve figurative construction and its complexities.
The development of drawing aesthetics and proportion
awareness and the application of figure drawing to
represent scale and size of room interiors.
BUSINESS LAW B210
Basic laws that apply to contract sales, negotiable
instruments and product liability, particularly relevant
to the fashion industry.
FASHION SHOW PRODUCTION B214
Prerequisite: B102 and must have 2nd year standing
Study of fashion shows as an element of sales promotion,
fashion show themes, budgets, schedules and rehearsals
of fashions shows, culminating in actual production
and presentation of a fashion show.
SALESMANSHIP B225
Techniques in selling goods and services. Development
of persuasive and creative selling approaches. Overcoming
objections, closing sales, market research, and marketing
communications.
PHOTOGRAPHY I B244
An introductory course in the use of the 35 millimeter
SLR camera, giving the students an awareness tool
for photography as an art form through manipulation
of a variety of techniques. Introduction to basic
fundamentals and concepts along with techniques involved
in black and white, and color photography.
PHOTOGRAPHY II/DARKROOM B245
Prerequisite: B244
Creative darkroom techniques will be utilized to create
art. Concepts learned in B244 will expand to film processing
procedures and print making. Special effects will be
used to improve prints.
CAREER PREPARATION B253
Prerequisite: Seventh or eighth quarter standing.
Designed to help students overcome the major hurdles
in the transition from school to work by filling out
job applications, writing appropriate resumes, and
conducting oneself at the job interview.
INTERNSHIP REVIEW B254
To be taken with Internship
Student internship activities are monitored through
teacher and coordinator visits and evaluations. Weekly
meetings with the teacher and the coordinator are required
to review the ongoing internship experience. A journal
is kept to document the studentÕs experience.
SMALL BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEUR MANAGEMENT B270
The operation and formation of small retail business
enterprises. Emphasis is towards managerial functions
for development of business plans, merchandising
(particularly boutique development), establishing
and maintaining relationships with clients, suppliers
and the general public,
and trend analysis.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS I BID115
The history of architectural interiors from ancient
Egypt through the Renaissance.
HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS II BID116
Study of the architectural interiors from the return
to classicism (Neoclassicism) to the present, with
emphasis on the history of modern design.
INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN BID151
A survey of Interior Design. Who does it, who pays
for it, how it is carried out, and where it is headed?
This is an overview of the profession, which touches
on every aspect of an Interior Design career.
ENGLISH G101
A 10-week journey that explores 9 essay styles, reviews
grammar and MLA style, and improves both verbal and
non-verbal communication skills
ENGLISH II G102
Prerequisite: G101
Emphasizes reading and discussing short stories, poetry,
and a novella.
MATH I G141
This course provides the students with a basic foundation
in the fundamentals of math. Included are the use
of fractions, decimals, percentages, statistics,
simple business and consumer math, the metric system,
and simple geometry.
MATH II G142
Prerequisite: G141
This course provides the students with a continuation
of the building block for a strong foundation in math.
HISTORY OF ART I G160
Historical analysis of human artistic development in
architecture, sculpture, and painting from Prehistoric
through the Gothic time periods.
HISTORY OF ART II G161
Historical analysis of human artistic development in
architecture, sculpture, and painting from the Early
Renaissance through the Post Modern time periods.
HISTORY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT G163
The study of Patriarchs and Major and Minor Prophets
from Genesis to Malachi and the history surrounding
them. Can be taken in lieu of History of Art I.
HISTORY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT G164
The study of the writers of the New Testament from
Matthew to the Apocalypse and the recorded events
of history surrounding them. Can be taken in lieu
of History of Art II.
SOCIAL SCIENCE I - INTERPERSONAL BEHAVIOR
G221
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice
of interpersonal communication. The focus of the course
is on learning and practicing the skills needed to
improve the quality of interpersonal communication
and interpersonal relationships. The end result should
be an improved ability to communicate more effectively
with a variety of people.
SOCIAL SCIENCE II - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
G222
This course provides an overview of classic and current
trends in organizational communication and relevant
human interpersonal relationships in the work environment.
Individual and group concepts, as they relate to real-world
situations, will be the basis for most of the material
covered.
ECONOMICS G260
This course is designed to examine the basic concepts
of economics and their applications to economic problems
and policies of our economic systems: supply and
demand, market and prices, income distribution, allocation
of resources, and contemporary economic issues.
No credits are given toward degree/certificate for
developmental courses. There is no letter grade earned,
developmental courses are PASS/FAIL. There is a two-credit
tuition charge for each, except for X018 Developmental
Sewing which has a three credit tuition charge.
DEVELOPMENTAL ENGLISH X010
Detailed review of fundamentals of grammar and
essentials of good usage. Expository writing,
emphasis on drill and in-class exercises. Course
designed as a preparatory to, but in no way a
replacement for G101. Two hours of instruction
per week. Placement in this course is dependent
on results of entrance exam.
DEVELOPMENTAL READING X015
A course for college-level students, designed to
improve comprehension and ability to remember what
has been read. Emphasis on strengthening reading,
thinking, dictionary and speed-reading skills.
Placement in this course dependent on results of
entrance exam.
DEVELOPMENTAL SEWING X018
This is a basic sewing course for students who have
minimal or no sewing experience. It covers the
use of the sewing machine, practice in sewing skills
and commercial pattern layout.
DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS X020
Basic skill and understanding of simple arithmetic.
Emphasis on drill and in-class writing exercises
of arithmetic problems. Course structured as preparatory
to, but in no way a substitute for, G141. Two hours
of instruction per week. Placement in this course
is dependent on results of entrance exam.
INTRO TO COMPUTERS X040
Must be taken first quarter. A study and application
of basic terminology, software and procedures using
Windows programs.
ART FUNDAMENTALS X050
A study of the basic principles in the mechanics
of drawing. An in-depth exploration concerning
theoretical and practical approaches of perspective
in application to drawing simple and complex forms.
Fundamental techniques of different mediums to
create realism through shading and value placement.
