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ALT112 Alterations

Prerequisites: Basic sewing and garment construction skills, PD121, PD221
Learning to work with clients and alteration techniques for women's and men's clothing.
BSK110 Business Skills A look at the job market and starting your own business. Resources available and regulations which affect you.
BSK210 Business Skills Depending on their future goals, students will either prepare a resume and do a job search, and/or prepare a business plan.
COS116 Theatrical/ Athletic Costumes Learn to design and construct garments for the stage and for performing athletes
FCM123 Fashion Communication Sketching the fashion body and garments, as well as fashion terminology.
FCM223 Advanced Fashion Communication Prerequisite FCM123
Learn the techniques of rendering fabrics, textures, and particular fashion looks to portray your fashion designs.
FD122 Principles of Design The elements and composition of design as well as figure types, enhancing appearance, and wardrobe planning.
FH120 Fashion History / Designers The cultural, moral, technological, and political influences on fashion in history and how they affect today's fashions. A study of the best known fashion designers and how they influenced fashion.
GC111 Basic Sewing An introduction to basic sewing and construction techniques.
GC211 Garment Construction Prerequisite GC111
Additional techniques for garment construction and details for sewing tops, skirts, pants, and dresses.
GC311 Tailoring / Menswear Prerequisite GC211
Tailoring techniques, detailing, and insulation of casual outerwear and menswear.
GC411 Couture Sewing Prerequisite GC211
Techniques used to sew fine fabrics, wedding attire, accessories, formal wear, and lingerie.
INPR342 Industrial Production A general overview of how garments are mass produced. Timing, costing, sourcing, and contracting.
ND115 Introduction to Native Designs A study of the history of Native clothing, colors, designs. Student projects will be beading, moccasins, mitts, star blankets, pow-wow regalia, and other traditional items.
ND215 Designs of Indian Nations A study of tribal history and differences in their clothing and designs. Students will design ribbon shirts and jingle dresses.
ND315 Contemporary Native Designs A look at some Native Designers and their work as well as designing contemporary designs. Student projects will be vests, jackets, beaded gloves, etc.
PRO440 Client Project Working with instructors the student will design an outfit for a client (from sketching to finished garment)
PRO441 Personal Wardrobe Working with instructors the student analyzes his/her body type and coloring and designs, from sketch to finished garment, clothing for themselves.
PD120 Personal Fitting The personal measuring, drafting, and fitting of the basic 5 slopers, slacks, and jeans.
PD121 Patternmaking Basics Drafting the 5 basic slopers, dart manipulation, fullness and flare, contouring, necklines, collars, sleeves, and pattern completion.
PD221 Patternmaking Basic Garments Flat patternmaking techniques for shirts, pants, skirts, torsos, dresses and many details such as pockets.
PD321 Patternmaking Advanced Prerequisite PD221
Patternmaking techniques for jackets and coats, notched and shawl collars, kimono, and raglan sleeves.
PD421 Patternmaking Advanced Prerequisite PD221
Patternmaking techniques for children's wear, maternity wear, wedding and formal wear, knit foundations, swimwear, etc.
PD422 Advanced Draping Testing drafted patterns and draping sculptured and bias designs.
PD423 Computer Drafting A course designed to introduce students to CAD software for apparel pattern development.
PD431 Patterngrading Prerequisite PD221
Grading patterns from one size to another.
TX114 Textiles The study of fibers, yarns, construction of fabric and textile finishes.
TX322 Textile Surfacing Enhancing fabric surfaces through a variety of techniques.

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