FSHD 1217 Apparel Computer Systems (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PDDD 2370. Prerequisite: FSHN 1418 and concurrent enrollment in FSHN 1449 or consent of instructor. An introduction to apparel computer systems used in wholesale and retail fashion businesses. Applications demonstrated include computer-aided garment and textile design, fashion illustration, pattern making, pattern grading, marker making, newsletters, brochures, advertisements, and catalogs. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
FSHD 1218 Apparel Computer Systems (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PDDD 2372. Prerequisite: FSHD 1217 and concurrent enrollment in FSHN 2432 or consent of instructor. A continuation of FSHD 1217. An introduction to apparel computer systems used in wholesale and retail fashion businesses. Applications demonstrated include computer-aided garment and textile design, fashion illustration, pattern-making, pattern grading, marker making, newsletters, brochures, advertisements, and catalogs. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
FSHD 1233 Fashion Study Tour (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MRKT 2371. Prerequisite: None. A course which combines the study of fashion with travel. Exploration of fashion, art, architecture, textiles, costume, business, and cultural activities in major art and fashion cities. Examination of the most current work in the industry from a global perspective. (2 Lec.)
FSHD 1302 Introduction To Fashion (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MRKT 2380. Prerequisite: None. Survey of the world of fashion businesses. Introduction to the creation and merchandising of fashion through the study of fashion vocabulary, the fashion process, fashion publications, and career opportunities. (3 Lec.)
FSHD 1308 Fashion Trends (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MRKT 2381. Prerequisite: None. A study of the effects of eastern and western cultures on the development of fashion. Examination of the relationship of social, psychological, economic, demographic, and lifestyle trends to fashion trends. (3 Lec.)
FSHD 1318 Apparel Computer Systems (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MRKT 2372. Prerequisite: None. An introduction to apparel computer systems used in wholesale and retail fashion businesses. Applications demonstrated include computer-aided garment and textile design, fashion illustration, pattern-making, pattern grading, marker making, newsletters, brochures, advertisements, and catalogs. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
FSHD 1322 Fashion Sketching (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DESI 1372. Prerequisite: None. Fundamentals of quick sketching to communicate design ideas. Instruction in drawing the male and female fashion figure. Emphasis on simple methods for making quick sketches to illustrate style information. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
FSHD 1324 Ready-to-Wear Construction (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DESI 1170. Prerequisite: None. Fundamentals of mass production of apparel focusing on the operation of industrial sewing and pressing equipment. Survey of materials selection and construction techniques used at all price levels of mass produced apparel. Introduction to industry seam allowances. Identification of differences between ready-to-wear and couture construction. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
FSHD 1391 Special Topics in Fashion Design and Illustration (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number APPD 2370. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or demonstrated competence approved by instructor, FSHN 1418, FSHD 1324. The principles of good design for mass produced apparel are studied, especially as they apply to structural and decorative design. Careful attention is given to fabric selection and design. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
FSHD 2205 Draping (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DESI 1171. Prerequisite: FSHN 1417. A study of three dimensional fashion design conceptualization by draping in muslin or fashion fabric directly on the dress form. Skill development in observing grain of fabric, identifying drapable fabrics, and creating design suitable for draping. Presentation of major fashion designers’ draping techniques. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
FSHD 2241 Pattern Grading (2)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DESI 1172. Prerequisite: FSHN 1417. Instruction in sizing patterns larger and smaller for the mass production of the apparel. A study of 1”, 1½”, and 2” and S-M-L-XL grade rules and their applications. Skill development in grading basic and fashion patterns with the ruler, the grading machine, and the computer. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
FSHD 2343 Fashion Collection Design (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number APPD 2271. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Advanced concepts in designing a collection of marketable apparel. Instruction in developing a design work board for specific target market and selecting the most marketable ideas for the collection. Emphasis on resource development, fabric selection, estimating wholesale costs, and initial pattern and garment production. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
FSHD 2344 Fashion Collection Production (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number APPD 2372. Prerequisite: FSHD 2343 and FSHD 1391. A continuation of the Fashion Collection Design course (FSHD 2343). Emphasis on production, costing, and marketing a cohesive collection of fashion apparel. Instruction in completing production patterns for all collection garments. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
