Covers the fundamentals of math, including fractions, decimals, percentages, statistics, simple business and consumer math, the metric system, and simple geometry.

Explores 9 essay styles, reviews grammar and MLA fundamentals, and improves both verbal and written communication skills.

Covers the origins of color, color consistency, means of expression, formal qualities, color qualities, color temperatures, color perspective, composition, and psychological interpretation.

Involves human skeletal analysis and descriptive drawing techniques, to describe and interpret the human form.

Helps students develop an understanding of pattern making fundamentals and the importance of construction and fit. Procedures are shown for making the basic skirt block, as well as a variety of skirt silhouettes.

A further exploration of drawing techniques that focuses on the human muscular form as a mechanical device.  The course focuses on overall muscular defi nition and analysis, to understand the complexity of the human form.

Expands on the fundamentals of Math 1 and introduces students to salary and wage calculation, business math, measurement and conversions, and algebra.

Revisits key concepts from English 1 and focuses on reading and discussing short stories, poetry and song, film, and a novella.

Expands on skills taught in FD 121 and helps students acquire an understanding of design principles. Students learn to draft basic bodice and sleeve blocks, dart manipulation, and simple sleeve and collar theories.

An introduction to personal and professional image development. Course material includes modeling and selecting appropriate clothes based on body type.

Analyzes artistic development in architecture, sculpture, and painting from the Prehistoric era to the Gothic period.

Covers the Patriarchs and Major and Minor Prophets from Genesis to Malachi and their historical context.

A continuation of FD 121 and FD 122, with further development of more complex sleeves and collars. The course emphasizes dress variations such as bias tiers, halter styles, and princess lines.

Overview of the fashion industry, from the designer’s concept through the promotion of fashion to the ultimate consumer, including awareness of buyer behavior.

Introduction to the enhancement of figure drawing by subtly altering proportions of the human form and simplifying realistic details. The course emphasizes controlled and descriptive drawing techniques to suggest texture, pattern, fabric behavior, and a variety of poses.

Analyzes artistic development in architecture, sculpture, and painting from the Early Renaissance to the Post Modern era.

Covers the writers of the New Testament and their historical context and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Combines the design fundamentals learned in previous quarters with concepts used to construct menswear, slacks, jeans, culottes, jumpsuits, and activewear.

Textiles is an in-depth examination of natural and man-made fibers, yarn characteristics and fabric construction, from the fiber stage to the finished fabric. Merchandisers and Fashion Designers will be able to apply the textile facts to the appropriate selection, use, and care of today’s fabric and textile products.

Advanced study of fashion figures required by the industry, with an emphasis on the use of different mediums to illustrate pattern and texture.

Involves an advanced level of design where flat pattern techniques are used to draft a variety of suits, coats, and capes. Traditional hand stitching and pressing procedures for tailored collars, lapels, pockets, and vents are also introduced.

An introduction to the theory and practice of interpersonal communication, which focuses on learning and applying the skills needed to improve the quality of interpersonal communication and interpersonal relationships with a variety of people.includes modeling and selecting appropriate clothes based on body type.

An introduction to 35 millimeter SLR camera use and the fundamentals of black and white and color photography compositions as an art form.

Examines the modes in costume from primitive man to 1900. Emphasis will be placed on the prevailing design of costumes worn and information regarding origin, dates, colors, hairstyles, shoe styles, and accessories.

Fundamentals such as fabric preparation, grain line placements, draping procedures, and
truing the pattern are covered. Techniques for draping, determined by the fabric’s structure, texture, weight, and hand, are applied to previously drafted styles.

Expands on the photography skills and concepts of B244 and introduces students to darkroom film development.

Examines the modes in costume from primitive man to 18th century. Emphasis will be placed on the prevailing design of costumes worn and information regarding origin, dates, colors, hairstyles, shoe styles, and accessories.

Involves the production and development of a portfolio for job interviews, including an expansive and inclusive development of illustration to showcase a graduate’s technical and artistic skills.

Takes a psychological approach to explore classic and current trends in organizational communication and human relations in the work environment.

An introduction to sales fundamentals, including various sales approaches, overcoming objections, closing, market research, and communications.

Enhancing the skills learned in Draping I, students will learn time-honored techniques from the ateliers of Paris. Fabric will be applied directly to mannequin while draping a complicated interpretive copy. A sophisticated dress design that incorporates traditional, haute couture sensibilities with contemporary, creative inventiveness is the required final project.

An introduction to computer aided fashion design using Gerber software. Students will learn to establish rule tables for grading sizes, digital patterns, develop alteration tables, and make markers.

An overview of the American legal system and basic laws that apply to contract sales, copyright and trademark, negotiations, product liability, and setting up a business.

Designed to outline and apply the knowledge and theory of product development and forecasting by developing an apparel line from concept to commercialization.

Students construct a five-piece grouping of garment designs (a collection). They will flat pattern or drape their designs and fit them to their models. The design process includes developing a customer profile, specification sheets and cost sheets. The collection will be selected from one of the groupings illustrated in FD295 Portfolio Preparation.

Designed to help students with the transition from college life to the professional world.  Classroom activities include completing job applications, writing resumes and cover letters, and practicing interviewing skills in a mock-interview final.

Utilizes the practical application of CAD I. Students are shown digital pattern making skills using functions such as points, piece, and line. A three piece collection will be designed and illustrated, then drafted on the computer.

Examines the basic concepts of the economy and their applications to problems and policies.   Concepts include supply and demand, market and prices, income distribution, allocation of resources, contemporary economic issues, and personal finance.

An introduction to the operation and formation of small retail business enterprises, emphasizing managerial functions, business plans, merchandising, establishing and maintaining professional relationships, and trend analysis.