FSHN 1123 Introduction to Mass Production (1)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DESI 1173.
Prerequisite: None.
An introduction to mass production, marketing, and merchandising in the fashion industry. (1 Lec.)
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FSHN 1301 Textiles (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DESI 1370 or DESI 1371.
Prerequisite: None.
A general study of textiles with emphasis on factors that affect the hand, appearance, and performance in clothing use. Examination of the properties of natural and man-made fibers, how yarn is formed, methods of production, and the properties of a wide variety of fabrics. Application of textiles used in the apparel industry. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.; 2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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FSHN 1309 History of Costume Through the 18th Century (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DESI 2371.
Prerequisite: None.
Traces the development of garments from the earliest times through the 18th Century. Emphasis on customs which affect styles. (3 Lec.)
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FSHN 1310 History of Costume: 18th Century to Present (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DESI 2372.
Prerequisite: None.
Traces the development of garments from the 18th Century to the present day. Emphasis on customs which affect styles. (3 Lec.)
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FSHN 1313 Basic Color Theory and Application (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DESI 1370.
Prerequisite: None.
Principles of color theory including the effect of light on color and mixing color pigment in opaque media. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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FSHN 1325 Basic Women's Tailoring (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number DESI 2370.
Prerequisite: FSHD 1324.
An introduction to tailoring women’s apparel including instruction in pattern alterations; assembling women’s jackets skirts, and pants; and fitting and alteration procedures. Fundamentals of sewing machine operations, fabric preparation and cutting, machine and hand sewing techniques, and pressing proficiencies. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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FSHN 1417 Pattern Drafting I (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PDDD 1370 and FSHN 1317.
Prerequisite: None.
Principles of drafting and draping basic collars, skirts, bodices, and sleeves. Includes cutting out garments. (2 Lec., 8 Lab.)
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FSHN 1418 Pattern Drafting II (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PDDD 1372 and FSHN 1318.
Prerequisite: FSHN 1417, FSHD 1324.
The student will draft and construct various collars, skirts, necklines, and sleeves and demonstrate pattern-making skills. (2 Lec, 8 Lab.)
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FSHN 1449 Intermediate Pattern Drafting (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PDDD 2371.
Prerequisite: FSHN 1417, FSHN 1418 and FSHD 1324.
Intermediate techniques for drafting and draping patterns. Emphasis on computer drafting of patterns. (2 Lec., 8 Lab.)
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FSHN 2380 Cooperative Education-Commercial Garment and Apparel Worker (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PDDD 7371.
Prerequisite: FSHN 1417.
Career related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combined classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)
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FSHN 2432 Advanced Pattern Drafting (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number PDDD 2374.
Prerequisite: FSHD 1217, FSHN 1325, FSHN 1449, and concurrent enrollment in FSHD 1218.
Advanced techniques for drafting and draping patterns. Emphasis on computer pattern design. (2 Lec., 8 Lab.)
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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.