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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 1191 Special Topics in Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations, General (1) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MRKT 2170. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (1 Lec.) |
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FSHN 1212 Apparel And Accessories Marketing Operations (2) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. An overview of fashion trends and concepts, history, economic influences, trade vocabulary, retailing, marketing, textiles, merchandise display, and visual concepts. Topics include developing a marketing plan for apparel and accessory products and examination of job opportunities available in apparel and accessories marketing. (2 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 1342 Visual Merchandising (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MRKT 2376. Prerequisite: None. Skill development in the creation of showroom or retail store window/interior displays that sell merchandise. Study of the basic techniques of store planning, mannequin dressing, alternate form design, and display space conceptualization and implementation. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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FSHN 1366 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Fashion Merchandising (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: Completion of two courses in Fashion Marketing or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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FSHN 1382 Cooperative Education - Fashion Merchandising (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MRKT 7371. Prerequisite: Completion of two courses in Fashion Marketing or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
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FSHN 1391 Special Topics in Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations, General (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (3 Lec.) |
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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: Student must make a grade of "C" or better. 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 with a grade of “C” or better, 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 with a grade of “C” or better, FSHN 1418, FSHD 1324. Intermediate techniques for drafting and draping patterns. Emphasis on computer drafting of patterns. (2 Lec., 8 Lab.) |
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FSHN 2303 Fashion Buying (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MRKT 2377. Prerequisite: None. Fundamentals of fashion buying with instruction in planning, pricing, and purchasing retail fashion inventories. Identification of wholesale merchandise and media resources. (3 Lec.) |
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FSHN 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Fashion Merchandising (3) This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: Completion of two courses in Fashion Marketing or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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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 with a grade of “C” or better. Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.) |
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FSHN 2382 Cooperative Education - Fashion Merchandising (3) This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MRKT 7372. Prerequisite: Completion of two courses in Fashion Marketing or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor. Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (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 with a grade of “C” or better and concurrent enrollment in FSHD 1218. Advanced techniques for drafting and draping patterns. Emphasis on computer pattern design. (2 Lec., 8 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.
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.