FASH 15 TEXTILES
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course is a study of plant, animal, and manufactured fibers and fabrics, textile
products, weaves, designs and finishes. An overview of historic textiles is included.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU, UC
FASH 50 INTRODUCTION TO FASHION
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course addresses the creation, production, marketing and merchandising of fashion.
Included are business aspects and socioeconomic, political, international and
technological influences on fashion. Emphasis is placed on all levels of the fashion
industry.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
General Ed. Credit: MPC, Area E2
FASH 52 HISTORY OF FASHION
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course is a study of historic costume as it affects practical fashion usage and
theatrical and cinematic costume design. The evolution and recurrence of genre and high
fashion apparel are integrated into the course.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
FASH 53 APPAREL ANALYSIS AND SELECTION
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course is designed to assist students in developing expertise in personal clothing
choices relating personal appearance to nonverbal messages perceived by the observer.
The course also lays a foundation of knowledge for students who plan to pursue a career
in the fashion industry. Topics include design elements and principles, apparel quality,
selection and care, and influences on consumer apparel selection.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
FASH 61 CLOTHING
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course presents a study of clothing materials, construction, and design. Included are
the selection and use of sewing equipment and tools, fabrics and patterns, quality
indicators, and cost-effective clothing production methods.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
FASH 63 TAILORING
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
Analysis and application of traditional and contemporary apparel design and production
processes for custom-produced tailored apparel will be covered.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
FASH 65 COUTURE TECHNIQUES
1.5 units • LG-C/NC • One hour lecture; two hours lab
Students learn apparel construction and embellishment concepts which go beyond
commercial patterns. Included are a review of techniques adopted from successful
designers and application of new skills to create couture level work.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
FASH 68 FLAT PATTERN DESIGN
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture; one-half hour by arrangement
This course is an introduction to the principles of pattern making used to translate design
into original garments. Terminology, structure of the apparel industry and design
workrooms, and introduction to computer-assisted apparel design included.
Individualized computer lab hours by arrangement in the CAD Lab.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
FASH 71 FITTING AND PATTERN ALTERATION
1 unit • LG-C/NC • Total hours: Twelve hours lecture; twenty-four hours lab
Students learn figure evaluation, body measurements, selecting patterns, methods of
pattern alteration. Construction of a personal sloper is addressed as well.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
FASH 73 CONTEMPORARY TAILORING
1 unit • LG-C/NC • Total hours: Twelve hours lecture; twenty-four hours lab
Custom clothing construction emphasizing precision sewing and pressing, personalized
fitting and applied shaping (fusible) technology. Students construct a tailored garment
using contemporary materials and design.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
FASH 75 SEWING SPECIALITY FABRICS
1 unit • LG-C/NC • Total hours: Twelve hours lecture; twenty-four hours lab
Special construction techniques for sheer and silky fabrics, special occasion fabrics, faux
fabrics and knits are addressed in this course. Students will design and construct apparel
using specialty fabrics.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
FASH 80 TEXTILE DESIGN
3 units • LG-C/NC • Two hours lecture; two hours lab
This studio course is an overview of surface design and fabric-manipulated techniques to
enhance textiles. Painting, printing, batiking, appliqueing, tucking, quilting, smocking,
stitching, and embellishments will be included.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
FASH 81 BUSINESS AND MARKETING PRACTICES
3 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lecture
This course is a study of business and marketing practices for the secondary and tertiary
(wholesale and retail) soft goods industry. Concepts and application include establishing
and operating a soft goods business, merchandise planning, marketing and promotion.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
FASH 82 FASHION ILLUSTRATION
2 units • LG-C/NC • Two hours lecture
This course is a study of flat sketching for the fashion industry, costume illustration for
the theatre, and drawing techniques for fashion communication. A variety of media is
explored and students develop a portfolio.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
FASH 84 PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION
1 unit • LG-C/NC • One hour lecture
This course is designed to be a culminating course for the Interior Design, Fashion
Design, Fashion Production and Fashion Merchandising certificate programs. Students
will compile a portfolio based on their area of interest. Portfolios will include such items
as work philosophy, career goals, resume, work samples, letters of recommendation and
community service, with a particular emphasis on work samples for the areas of design,
production and merchandising.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155 Credit transferable: CSU
FASH 116 SPINNING AND DYEING
1.5 units • LG-C/NC • One hour lecture; one and one-half hours lab
Preparation and production of yarn. Drop spindle and spinning wheel methods. Dyeing
techniques using natural, native, and historically important methods. May be taken three
times for credit.
FASH 126 SPECIALIZED SEWING OPTIONS
.5-1 unit • C/NC • Three hours lab per week for each unit of credit
This course is an opportunity for students with intermediate/advanced sewing skills to
complete individual projects and improve professional skills in supervised lab setting.
Students may enter up to mid-semester for a half unit of credit. May be taken four times
for credit.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
FASH 186 CAD FOR APPAREL LABORATORY
1-4 units • LG-C/NC • Three hours lab per week for each unit of credit
This course is supervised lab practice in using design software for apparel and soft goods.
Students will experience the development and creation of basic slopers, markers and
styles through the use of computer-manipulated graphics. Previous computer experience
is helpful but not required. This course is offered for only one unit per semester. May be
taken for a maximum of four units.
Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 111 and 112 or ENSL 110 and 155
FASH 401 FIBER ARTS
0 units • NC • One-half hour lecture
This course provides an opportunity for students to study a variety of fiber arts. The
vocabulary and techniques of various fiber arts will be introduced and demonstrated.
Students will create a design for a fiber arts product. Techniques may include quilting,
clothing embellishment, beading, knitting, and fabric manipulation. Activities may
include trunk shows.