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FSHD 1233 Fashion Study Tour (2)
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A course which combines the study of fashion with travel. Exploration of fashion, art, architecture, textiles, costumer, business, and cultural activities in major art and fashion cities. Examination of the most current work in the industry from a global perspective. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
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FSHD 1302 Introduction to Fashion (3)
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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.)
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FSHD 1308 Fashion Trends (3)
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A study of the effects of eastern and western cultures on the development of fashion. Examination of the impact of social, psychological, economic, demographic, and lifestyle trends on fashion trends. (3 Lec.)
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FSHD 1318 Apparel Computer Systems (3)
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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.)
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FSHD 1322 Fashion Sketching (3)
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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., 2 Lab.)
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FSHD 1324 Ready-to-Wear Construction (3)
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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.)
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FSHD 1391 Special Topics in Fashion Design and Illustration (3)
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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. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
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FSHD 2241 Pattern Grading (2)
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Prerequisite: FSHN 1417 with a grade of "C" or better.
Instruction in sizing standard patterns larger and smaller for the mass production of apparel. A study of 1", 1-1/2", 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.)
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FSHD 2343 Fashion Collection Design (3)
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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.)
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FSHD 2344 Fashion Collection Production (3)
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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.)
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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.
