FASHION DESIGN
Most of the seats in these courses are reserved for students in the Fashion Design program. Other students may take these courses if they meet the prerequisites and there is space.
FD 113:
Fashion Drawing I 3 credits
Prerequisites: none
An introduction to the basic anatomy of the human figure. Students will gain an understanding of the structure, balance, and movement of the female body. Emphasis is placed on visual awareness in relation to perspective and fashion proportions.
Students will develop drawing skills using a variety of media and improve their powers of observation. Live models will be introduced at appropriate times.
FD 114:
Fashion Drawing II 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 113
While further developing students’ ability to draw the fashion figure, this course will cover the use of colour and mixed media to render the total fashion image. Composition and lay-out techniques are included. Children’s and men’s proportions are covered.
FD 163:
Basic Fashion Design I 3 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Fashion Design program
Corequisites: FD 181 and FD 191
Students will learn how to apply the basic fundamentals of design principles and elements to the designing of garments for today’s market, and gain some understanding of the fashion industry and how the fashion designer functions within it. Promotion and
salesmanship is a practical part of the course. Volume designing of skirts and pants for the contemporary market is covered in detail.
FD 164:
Basic Fashion Design II 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 163
Corequisites: FD 182 and FD 192
Students enrolled in this course will continue to work with the principles and elements of design with a greater emphasis placed on colour and texture. Appropriate oral and visual presentation skills are developed and a thorough understanding of how colour concepts are applied successfully in the fashion industry is covered.
Projects include blouses/shirts, dresses, and children’s wear with selected pieces taken to full size in drafting and construction.
FD 171:
Textiles 3 credits
Prerequisites: none
This course provides a broad view of the production and utilization of fabrics. Increased knowledge of the fibre content and how fabrics are created will give a sound basis for their selection and an improved understanding of their limitations. Topics include the properties and physical characteristics of natural and man-made fibres, yarns, and fabrics. Fibre content, finish, and care are covered in detail.
FD 172:
Knitwear 4 credits
Prerequisites: FD 171 or instructor’s permission
Students gain an understanding of how knitted fabrics are produced on a knitting machine and have an opportunity to experiment with patterns, colours, and texture to produce fashion fabrics for today’s market. Creativity of design is emphasized. One sweater and one total outfit will be taken to completion. Basic pattern drafting for knitwear on the computer is covered.
FD 174:
Weaving Fashion Fabrics 4 credits
Prerequisites: FD 171 or instructor’s permission
This course will develop a basic understanding of the techniques of threading and weaving on a four-shaft loom. Students will experiment with a variety of structures and fibres. A length of fashion fabric or shawl will be designed, drafted, and woven. Some computer-aided design and draft techniques will be introduced.
FD 181:
Garment Construction I 3 credits
Prerequisites: acceptance into the Fashion Design program
Corequisites: FD 163 and FD 191
Through a combination of lecture and lab sessions, students will concentrate on industrial sewing techniques used to construct garments. Students in this course will learn how to safely and efficiently operate the industrial lock stitch machine, blind-hemmer, industrial overlock, domestic serger, and pressing equipment. Students will develop a resource book of construction samples for future reference. Knowledge gained will be applied towards the construction of a garment bag, designed skirt, and designed pant.
FD 182:
Garment Construction II 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 181
Corequisites: FD 192 and FD 164
A continuation of FD 181, involving more complex construction techniques. A blouse, dress, and a complete outfit for a child will be constructed to full size. A resource file of related samples will be developed for future reference.
FD 191:
Pattern Drafting I 3 credits
Prerequisites: acceptance to the Fashion Design program
Corequisites: FD 163 and FD 181
Students enrolled in this course will learn how to develop basic skirt and pant pattern drafts, and manipulate these drafts to create various design styles using flat pattern techniques. Standard and personal measurements will be used. To reinforce the importance of proper garment “fit”, alterations and pattern adjustments will be examined and practised. Students will develop exercises in full-and half-scale. An overview of computer pattern systems will be provided.
FD 192:
Pattern Drafting II 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 191
Corequisites: FD 182 and FD 164
A continuation of FD 191. Students will work with bust, waist, and hip measurements to create drafts for blouses, sleeves, collars, dresses, and bodice block and sleeve manipulation to create individual designs. Specialty drafts of raglan and kimono blocks is covered.
Students will analyze and perform the necessary pattern alterations required to achieve a well-fitting garment. Children’s wear will be included by the manipulation of children’s blocks to develop a complete outfit.
FD 193:
History of Fashion 3 credits
Prerequisites: none
An introductory course designed to give a basic knowledge and some understanding of the development of the fashion industry from ancient to modern times, with emphasis on 20th century fashions and the Canadian fashion industry today.
FD 263:
Apparel Design and Illustration I 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 114 and FD 164 or instructor’s permission
Corequisites: FD 281 and FD 283
Student enrolled in this course will learn how to use established fashion art techniques to design, develop and communicate ideas for production and alternate sales techniques. Projects covered will include bustiéres, swimwear, and a mini-line of business suits for a selected market.
FD 264:
Apparel Design and Illustration II 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 263
Corequisites: FD 282 and FD 284
A continuation of FD 263, with emphasis on market research and the preparation of a portfolio of design ideas, illustrations, and photographs to be used at employment interviews.
Students will design coats that function, uniforms that meet the needs of a selected company, and a complete manufacturer’s “line” of clothing for the market of their choice.
FD 265:
Computer Applications for the Apparel Industry 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 263, FD 281 and FD 283
Corequisites: None
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge required to handle technological changes as they occur in the apparel industry. Students will gain understanding and competence utilizing apparel specific CAD programs and technology. Students will have the opportunity to incorporate and utilize skills and knowledge acquired through the program during a work practicum in the apparel industry. The practicum consists of 40 hours (one week) onsite, at a business operating in the apparel field.
FD 271:
Surface Design I 4 credits
Prerequisites: FD 171 or instructor’s permission
Students will learn how to apply design principles and elements to the surface decoration of fabrics. Experimentation with pigment paints and dyes on both natural and synthetic fabrics is encouraged, and embellishment of the surface to create a 3-dimensional effect is covered. Students will create a collection of resource samples and produce fabric lengths suitable for garments.
FD 272:
Surface Design II 4 credits
Prerequisites: FD 271 or instructor’s permission
A continuation of FD 271, covering more advanced surface design techniques and colour experiments involving direct application; immersion dyeing with fibre-active dyes; heat transfer printing with disperse dyes; Shibori resist techniques, including bound, stitched, pole wrapping and clamping; and screen printing with temporary and permanent screens, including stencil and direct emulsion.
Two or more lengths of fabric will be taken through to the completed garments.
FD 281:
Advanced Construction I 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 182 and FD 192
Corequisites: FD 263 and FD 283
Students enrolled in this course will learn more advanced construction techniques and will be encouraged to experiment with unusual and difficult-to-handle fabrics. Full-scale projects will include a bustier, a swimsuit, and one softly tailored lined jacket. Students will be encouraged to coordinate the jacket with a designed skirt or pant. Appropriate finishing techniques and proper fit will be stressed.
FD 282:
Advanced Construction II 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 281
Corequisites: FD 264 and FD 284
Students will learn correct, professional construction and finishing techniques and how they apply to the production of a lined coat and ladies’ jumpsuit. The steps involved in the development and sequence of construction for a complete manufacturer’s “line” of clothing as designed in the design course will also be covered. Full-scale projects involve ladies’ topcoat, jumpsuit, and a minimum of two complete outfits from the “line”.
FD 283:
Advanced Pattern Drafting I 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 164, FD 182, FD 192
Corequisites: FD 263, FD 281
Students enrolled in this course will learn more advanced pattern drafting skills. Neatness, accuracy and correct fit will be stressed. Full-scale pattern drafts will include the strapless bodice, briefs, swimsuit, and jacket.
Design interpretation testing will occur periodically throughout the semester. Computer-aided drafts will be included where appropriate.
FD 284:
Advanced Pattern Drafting II 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 283
Corequisites: FD 264, FD 282
A continuation of FD 283, involving further exploration of more advanced techniques. Full-scale drafting projects will include a coat, jumpsuit and two complete outfits selected from the “line” designed by the student. Neatness, accuracy, and the correct fit will be stressed. Students will continue to be tested on their ability to convert design sketches into flat patterns.
FD 291:
Draping 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 192 or instructor’s permission
Corequisites: Second-year core courses
The practical study of three-dimensional draping techniques needed to create clothing directly on the dressform. This provides student designers with an opportunity to visualize the design, drape, suitability of fabric, and fit prior to the production to the garment. One garment including headpiece will be produced.
FD 292:
Pattern Grading 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 192 or instructor’s permission
Students enrolled in this course will gain knowledge and experience in the development of production patterns and the grading of fit-approved patterns to produce accurate size ranges suitable for use in the apparel industry. Students will learn how to develop and use grade charts, and identify split and nested grades. Manual and machine grading methods will be demonstrated and practised. We will also cover computerization of grading in the apparel industry.
FD 296:
Independent Studies — Surface Design 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 272 or instructor’s permission
A course of studies in the area of surface design, designed for the individual after consultation with the instructor.
FD 297:
Independent Studies — Knitwear 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 172 or instructor’s permission
A course of studies in the area of advanced machine knitting, designed for the individual after consultation with the instructor.
FD 298:
Independent Studies — Weaving 3 credits
Prerequisites: FD 174
A course of studies in advanced weaving, designed for the individual after consultation with the instructor.
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