Fashion Design 5 studio requires senior-level fashion design students to investigate processes and inspiration while designing their senior capstone collections. Seniors work in the studios under guidance and instruction individually and are instrumental in offering feedback on fellow designers' work, thus replicating professional design practice. The required course outcome is the presentation to a faculty panel of prototype garments and illustrations representing their ideal collection for potential runway presentation. Final course jurying includes a final edit for the designs to be constructed in Fashion Studio 5. Prerequisite: Fashion Studio 4.
- Instructor: Ghazaleh Khalifeh
- Instructor: Lynda Grose
Fashion Design 1 introduces students to the world of the fashion designer. Students are asked to create fashion ideas directed by a series of design projects that explore a range of methodologies for developing ideas that mimic creative product development. The class connects student centered ideas to process, communication, research and materiality, while also establishing foundational understanding of fashion design principles, clothing seasonality, and attitude of the wearer. There will be multiple building projects during the semester. This course is essential in developing the skills needed to explore, execute, communicate, and curate the messages students seek to express as individual designers. By completing projects founded in guided research and personal concept-development, students will meet strengthening foundational milestones aimed at propelling them forward with stronger design identities and technical skill sets.
- Instructor: Ghazaleh Khalifeh
An overview of European fashion from 1600-1899, plus a brief look at the clothing of Ancient Greece and Rome
- Instructor: Melissa Leventon
Course Description: This studio class introduces students to the basic skills of industrial sewing machines, hand and machine sewing techniques, and garment construction. The course will include instructor demonstrations and guided studio time. Students will complete samples of garment/accessory components and four projects and a notebook utilizing techniques learned.
Course Learning Outcomes: The primary objective is for students to develop sewing skills needed to make finished sewn accessories/garments. Additional objectives include industry terminology, student development of confidence and skills in construction techniques that show good craftsmanship in the use of sewing equipment, fabric, and related supplies.
- Instructor: Benjamin Ellis
- Instructor: Amy Morrell