Students learn the essential digital graphic design techniques and develop the skills targeted for the fashion and fine arts fields using both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop on Mac. This course covers digital technical and figure drawing and rendering, fabric design, and fashion product design presentations. Course assignments focus on mastering industry techniques and developing skills for original concept development and industry-standard presentations.
This course provides the opportunity for merchandising students to create an industry standard portfolio in addition to developing career building skills. The focus of this course is on the development and creation of traditional and digital portfolios. The course provides an overview of presentation techniques, materials, content considerations, organization, and layout choices, with an emphasis on professional display techniques. Students will examine the job market, learn how to research prospective employers, and evaluate their own competencies and strengths. In addition, students will create résumé and cover letters, and prepare for job interviews. Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
The goal of this course is on the development of fashion design portfolio that showcases the student's skills and creativity, which is a key tool for the job market. The portfolio includes work from previously completed courses and new design work. The course provides an overview of presentation formats, contents and layout choices. Students will complete their fashion collections that will be featured in the Spring Fashion Show.
This course is an interdisciplinary study of clothing. The student will develop an understanding and appreciation of clothing within the broader context of cultural, psychological, physical, economic, and aesthetic influences. ParticUnlimitedar emphasis is placed on the relationship between clothing and the role of status of the individual in society. Teams of students will complete independent research projects. Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course will introduce students to the "industry standard" graphics software as it is applied in the fashion industry. Class assignments are designed to build upon one another. At the end of the course students will have pieces they can incorporate into their portfolio and will be able to build upon this in their future. Weekly demonstrations, discussions, and critiques, as well as practice time are incorporated into each class. Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
Fashion Coordination and Promotion explores the advertising and promotion methods used by fashion professionals and the role each plays in the industry. Strategies and techniques are introduced in additional to the organizational structure of promotion and advertising. Creative elements and production of the annual fashion show are emphasized. Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course focuses on in-depth study of fashion illustration, technical apparel drawings, fabric and garment rendering techniques using markers and color pencils, line development with emphasis on developing individual style. Student's assignments will concentrate on developing skills to illustrate the clothed fashion figure to depict apparel styles, design details, fabrication, and technical flat drawings to be able to create a line of apparel on the fashion figure and flats that represent a stated target market and selected theme, which is suitable for portfolio presentation.
This course will further develop the student's knowledge and abilities in mastering construction techniques, acquaint the student with designer patterns, provide an opportunity to work with novelty fabrics, and encourage experimentation and creativity of apparel. Student's projects will be included in the Fall/Spring fashion show. Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.