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Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950).
Fashion Design
FASH 1320 - Apparel Analysis
Credits: 3 An overview of the apparel production cycle: how apparel products are designed, created and distributed. Style terminology, sizing, price points, fabric choices, sustainability and other factors in apparel production are discussed.
Prerequisite:FASH 1010 & FASH 1250, both may be taken concurrently. Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 2 Emphasizing solutions to complex photographic problems, this course is for students interested in discovering the versatility and creative potential of fashion photography. Students will learn how natural light and controlled studio lighting can enhance photographs. The course incorporates lectures, demonstrations and a series of assignments in fashion portraiture, editorial and product set-ups.
Prerequisite:ART 1050 Recommended Prerequisite:FASH 1120 (may be taken concurrently) Semester: Summer
Credits: 3 This course will examine western historic fashion and costume for men and women from ancient times to present, along with the cultural and political events that shaped each era and it’s clothing.
Credits: 3 Students will examine contributions of designers, social life, customs, politics, and the arts to the growth and development of the 20th century fashion industry and develop information literacy by evaluating sources and justifying each one for papers or presentations. Students will develop collaborative skills through discussions and projects, ultimately producing a 20th century fashion exhibit.
Recommended Prerequisite:FASH 1010, FASH 1350(these courses may be taken concurrently) Semester: Fall
Credits: 1 This introductory short course focuses on U.S. copyrights given to creative individuals who produce visual, musical, literary works of art or performing arts. The course also covers licensing and trademarking.
FASH 1420 - Salesmanship and Promotion for Creative Professionals
Credits: 2 This introductory short course will introduce basic sales and self-promotional principles and techniques specifically tailored for creative artists.
Credits: 2 This introductory short course will introduce basic business structures and examine the process of setting up a business for creative professionals working in the areas of music, the many forms of visual design, fine art, animation, film and video, and the literary arts.
Credits: 3 Beginning Sewing students will achieve a basic level of sewing skills and an understanding of beginner level appropriate techniques. Each sewing technique will be completed in a sample form. Application of certain basic skills will be reinforced through three sewing projects - the projects will be graded according to application of the specific techniques taught in the class, the textbook, and other materials.
Credits: 3 Intermediate sewing builds on the basic skills and techniques that students acquire in FASH 1500, and emphasizes industry sewing techniques using industrial machines. Additionally, specialized hand sewing techniques are covered. Sewing techniques will be practiced using sample garments and practical application of these skills will be assessed and graded in four sewing projects.
Prerequisite:FASH 1500 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Alterations will teach students basic alteration skills for patterns and clothing, the correct fitting techniques for altering ready to wear clothing, and the skills necessary for upcycling used clothing.
Credits: 3 Manual Pattern Grading will help students understand grading principles within the apparel production process. Students will learn about the development of grading distributions, determine grading rules from body measurements and garment specifications, and apply these techniques to manual and computer grading methods.
Credits: 3 Knitwear Design students will design and construct professional clothing from stretch knit fabrics by providing students with the techniques and skills necessary to design, clone, pattern, drape, and construct stretch fabric garments using a serger, and also help students combine the correct stretch fabrics and sewing skills required for the type of clothing that is designed.
Prerequisite:FASH 1100 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 This course provides an overview of outerwear & performance apparel design and manufacturing, and practical experience designing and manufacturing functional sports apparel. \Students will learn a variety of specialized construction techniques using specialized fabrics that are water repellent, wind resistant, and breathable, ultimately incorporating these fabrics into their projects.
Prerequisite:FASH 1505 and FASH 1660 Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Millinery will take students through the step-by-step process of creating hats for theater, film, formal or street wear. Professional millinery supplies, methods, materials and equipment will be discussed and used in this course. Students will learn how to make patterns, construct and cover foundations, manipulate felt, make their own trims, and insert linings into well-fitting hats.
Recommended Prerequisite:FASH 1500 (may be taken concurrently), or basic knowledge of sewing Semester: Fall & Summer Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 In the Surface Embellishments course, students will study embellishment techniques that may be used for clothing, costume, accessories, home furnishings, and craft projects. Students learn hand sewing techniques and decorative machine stitching, piecing, appliqué, piping, beading, dying, painting, and other techniques used to embellish clothing.
Pattern Drafting is a form of drafting used to produce paper patterns for cutting fabric, to create garments. Using body measurements, students create a sloper, then transfer the pattern to template paper known as an oak tag. During subsequent stages, students will use the slopers to create apparel designs that will be cut and tested for fit, and ultimately converted into reusable patterns.
Credits: 3 Swimwear and Intimate Apparel is crafted to help each student design and construct swimwear and intimate apparel using the correct textiles, tools and construction techniques. Construction, designing and fitting for knit fabrics as they relate to swim and intimate apparel will be the focus.
Prerequisite:FASH 1610 Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required
This course introduces the use of industry standard CAD software for Fashion Designers. Using Gerber AccuMark, the student will learn to digitize existing pattern pieces for apparel production purposes, as well as create new patterns and make numerous pattern manipulations and adjustments with AccuMark software.
Credits: 3 This course will provide an overview of classic tailoring techniques applied to the construction of suits and coats. Students will learn how to select fabrics for specific garments, alter patterns for proper fit, use the proper tools, and construct a tailored jacket and skirt using these traditional methods.
Prerequisite:FASH 1505 Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 4 FASH 1850 is a practical course where students learn how to plan, produce, and execute an industry standard, professional runway show. This course helps synthesize skills such as negotiating, teamwork, delegating, communication skills, as well as critical and creative thinking. The class culminates with the production of a fashion show featuring original designs from FASH 2400 students.
Credits: 1-3 Students will have the opportunity to specialize in areas that are not available in class format. Students, with instructor approval. and supervision will work on individual projects.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Students will learn to use components and techniques for making a corset including; boning, spiral boning and placement, grommets, bias binding techniques, bias making tools and couture style hand finishing techniques.
Credits: 3 Fashion Internship provides students with a variety of local internships that can provide a valuable way to learn about a chosen career. Students will learn alongside industry professionals, who provide: valuable experience, employer references, and possible job opportunities following graduation. Ideally, internships are empowering experiences for SLCC Fashion Institute students in their last semester using skills obtained through the program.
Prerequisite: Students in this class must have completed 15 credit hours of course work with an average grade of B or better, or receive departmental approval, in order to register. Semester: All
Credits: 2 This course introduces students to writing and reporting on fashion. Students will learn effective writing skills for print and online media, including creating and maintaining their own blogs. Through weekly blog posting assignments, students will develop interviewing and reporting techniques while learning to write and edit fashion news, runway reports, trend reports, and feature stories.
Prerequisite:FASH 1010 (may be taken concurrently) Semester: Spring
Credits: 3 Students will learn to master the necessary construction skills, critical thinking and analysis necessary to produce professional quality garments.
Prerequisite:FASH 1505 Recommended Prerequisite:FASH 1320 and FASH 1660 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Students will learn about the business structure of the fashion industry, including: contracting, manufacturing, import/export goods, wholesale/retail pricing, legal issues and copyrights, licensing, permits, intellectual property, distribution, pricing, merchandising, as well as the international economics of fashion, and global competition and resulting labor issues.
Credits: 3 This course is a study of correct clothing fit, including properly altering a commercial pattern prior to garment construction to fit different body types and proportions. When done properly this method eliminates the need for a muslin copy and is common in costuming and production prototypes. Students will ultimately construct a good fitting pair of jeans using this method.
Prerequisite:FASH 1100 and FASH 1505 Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 2 Students will study the business and marketing tools needed for freelance stylists, with an emphasis placed on the creative and organizational skills necessary to produce and style commercial and editorial photo shoots and runway shows. Students will learn the networking and promotion techniques needed to assemble creative teams of photographers, models, makeup artists and hair stylists.
Prerequisite:FASH 1120 Recommended Prerequisite:FASH 1340 or ART 1050(these courses may be taken concurrently) Semester: Spring
Credits: 3 Fashion Draping is the process of positioning and pinning fabric on a dress form to develop the structure of a garment design. A designer drapes a garment by using a design sketch as a basis, or instead arranges the way the fabric falls to create a new design. After draping, the fabric is removed from the dress form and is used to create a garment sewing pattern.
Prerequisite:FASH 1505 (may be taken concurrently) and FASH 1100 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 This advance fashion illustration course will focus on technique and methods of shading and rendering using color. Students will illustrate a wide range of textiles in pen, pencil and full color markers, and acquire digital illustration skills through the use of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will fine tune their rendering of fashion figures and refine their personal drawing “style”.
Prerequisite:FASH 1210 Recommended Prerequisite:FASH 1010 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Students will learn the art of bridal and evening wear dress making in a methodical, step-by-step fashion that will culminate with a finished garment.
Prerequisite:FASH 1505 and FASH 1660 Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 This course explores aesthetics in merchandising for presentation of fashion. Students will apply principles of displaying and merchandising fashion products using elements of composition and creative display techniques, showcases, materials and lighting, and critique student and professional displays for retailers. Students will participate in field trips and need a camera and computer access.
Prerequisite:FASH 1300 Recommended Prerequisite:FASH 1010, FASH 1240 (both may be taken concurrently) Semester: Spring
Credits: 3 Overview of techniques applied to the construction of costumes for the theater. Students will participate in all aspects of costume preparation, including: alterations, pattern making, fittings, construction, and accessories.
Credits: 3 This is the first in a series of two capstone courses where students will develop an individual collection for our fashion show. Students will develop and present design ideas, source materials, refine patterning skills, and perfect muslin samples. Students will demonstrate advanced level fashion design skills through the conception, development and execution of their collection.
Prerequisite:FASH 1210; FASH 1505; FASH 2150 (may be taken concurrently) Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Designed for second year students, this is the second in a series of two capstone courses, focused on producing a collection for our fashion show. Students learn to perfect muslin samples, construct garments, and fit finished garments on models. Students will demonstrate advanced level fashion design and construction skills through the conception, development and execution of their collection.
Prerequisite:FASH 2410 Semester: Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Focus on the process of evaluating portfolios. Students will create a portfolio that can be used for employment interviews or applications for advanced education.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval Semester: Fall Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 Students will develop professional grade portfolios in both traditional and digital formats. Previous projects will be analyzed and revised for portfolio inclusion and new projects will be tailored to individual strengths and career goals. Students will define their personal brand identity and create self-promotional materials, job specific resume and cover letter, and portfolio website.
Credits: 3 The Fashion Entrepreneurship course provides an overview of entrepreneurial opportunities in fashion retail, product design, and apparel and sewn products. Setting goals, records, promotion, and the pros and cons of self-employment are discussed. Students wanting to build a sustainable fashion enterprise will benefit from this course.
Credits: 3 Fashion Marketing will introduce marketing strategies used to develop, distribute, and showcase today’s fashion. By studying these factors, students will discover how consumer taste and designers create fashion trends. Ultimately, students will create a complete a formal marketing outline & proposal, and practice pitching their marketing presentation in a professional manner.
Credits: 3 Production and Sourcing is a hands-on course that will cover product development - including product conceptualization and design, sourcing, production, and introduction and delivery of new products to consumers.
Prerequisite:FASH 1320, FASH 1505 (may be taken concurrently), FASH 1660 (may be taken concurrently) Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 4 Introduces students with no previous film training to historical, technical, and aesthetic developments of film within its cultural context. Film genres examined. Some materials presented are R-rated.
Credits: 6 An intensive workshop experience in which students, crewing in their area of specialization, complete the shooting and post-production of projects up to 15 minutes in length. Required for film majors.
Credits: 6 An intensive workshop experience in which students complete pre-production building toward a final project which they will cast, staff, and shoot, producing a 15 to 20 minute short film. Required for film majors.
Prerequisite:FLM 1045 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 4 Course intended to raise diversity awareness through aesthetic, critical, and interdisciplinary examination of our American Cultural Identity through film. Presents film as an art form, as an industry, and ultimately a system of cultural representation and communication.
Credits: 3 Introduces professional screenwriting techniques, with focus on properly formatting screenplays for film, including narrative style projects. The student will be required to develop a script using professional screenplay software.
Credits: 2 Instruction and discussion in the role of music in film. Students will examine the scores of historical and present-day films to learn different approaches to film scoring and the different roles music can play in film, and will learn about the process of creating music for film from the spotting session through the final audio mix.
Prerequisite:FLM 1023 or concurrently, or instructor approval Semester: Fall
Credits: 1 Acting for the camera focuses on discovering and developing strong acting techniques common to both stage and camera, on the relationship between actors and directors, and on developing basic camera techniques.
Credits: 1 Hands-on study of the camera actor’s craft. Emphasis on more advanced camera acting theories, auditioning techniques, practice of various camera techniques and the study of methods used by Film/TV actors.
Credits: 1 Basic financial information for creative professionals or students interested in freelance work or setting up a studio. This course is useful for artists working in the areas of fine art, the many forms of design, photography, film/video, music, advertising, the performing arts and creative or technical writing.
Credits: 1 This introductory short course focuses on U.S. copyrights given to creative individuals who produce visual, musical, literary works of art or performing arts. The course also covers licensing and trademarking.
FLM 1420 - Salesmanship and Promotion for Creative Professionals
Credits: 2 This introductory short course will introduce basic sales and self-promotional principles and techniques specifically tailored for creative artists.
Credits: 2 This introductory short course will introduce basic business structures and examine the process of setting up a business for creative professionals working in the areas of music, the many forms of visual design, fine art, animation, film and video, and the literary arts.
Credits: 3 Introduction to technical theatre production as utilized in theatre, film and television. Forms of staging and production techniques. Set construction, painting, lighting, and sound are introduced.
Credits: 3 A broad overview of sound, sound systems, recording, and live sound reinforcement providing basic training in the physics of sound and the hardware and systems used to control and record it.
Credits: 4 An introduction to digital media fundamentals and the evolving industry. Students obtain a hands-on, in-depth experience with digital media tools, content and production techniques. Industry standard hardware and software tools are used to create and edit images, audio, video, layout, and web media to create powerful media. Copyright and professional responsibility issues and trends are covered.
Credits: 4 This course teaches film directing techniques and theory. Students will explore film directing history; film terminology, language and grammar; and story structure and basic acting theory. Students will: perform script analysis; prepare a shot list; diagram and block a scene; learn and exhibit methods to shoot and cover a scene; understand how to work with actors; learn to work with departments and crew.
Prerequisite:FLM 1045, FLM 1055, or instructor approval Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 4 This course presents professional instruction in digital, industrial, and commercial production techniques for Film and broadcast. Required for film majors.
Prerequisite:FLM 1045 and FLM 1055, both w/C grade or better Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 4 Sound as a creative tool for enhanced story telling in film production. Use of proper equipment and techniques for acquisition of production sound; tools techniques and practices of audio post production.
Prerequisite:FLM 1515 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
FLM 2075 - Advanced Video Editing And Postproduction
Credits: 3 This course teaches advanced video editing techniques and theory utilizing the industry standard editing software. Students will understand the use of color correction technique. Students will utilize keyframes, motion effects and advanced compositing techniques.
Prerequisite:FLM 1045 and FLM 1055 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Film or theatre majors explore in-depth critical aspects of film including aesthetic and technical developments that have influenced film from its inception to present day. Students will view key films. Some R-rated films presented.
FLM 2500 - Bootcamp: Advanced Film Production Techniques
Credits: 4 The Bootcamp course provides the student with an experience comparable to a large-scale professional film shoot. Students are assigned to departments, including camera, sound, production, etc. working as a team to produce a 15-20 minute film.
Credits: 4 Provides advanced video production experiences for students who already possess significant media production skills. Students produce an audio documentary, a short documentary and work with groups (modeled after industry-standard production crews) to produce 30-minute documentary film projects.
Prerequisite:COMM 2200 or FLM 1045 Semester: Fall & Spring Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 3 This class examines the process of design for theatrical and film productions. Students will explore script analysis; conceptualization; collaboration; forms of presentation of a design (drawings, paintings, models, etc.); and preparation of design documents necessary for the physical execution of a design.
Credits: 3 Introduction to theatrical lighting. Lighting instruments, color theory, theater safety, basics of script analysis for lighting design will be taught. Prior technical theatre experience is helpful but not required.
This course covers advanced lighting techniques and camera technology for digital cinematography. Through lab demonstrations, studio projects and location settings, students will utilize professional motion-picture equipment to develop various compositional and technical skills. Digital camera equipment, lighting, filters, and other film technology will be explored.
Credits: 1-3 Students participate in Film Production internships through approved employers. Students learn practical work experience as it applies to their career in the Film Production Industry.
Credits: 1 Course demystifies the actor’s craft and develops a range of techniques through scene study, improvisations, exercises and script analysis. Techniques are invaluable to directors and writers.
Credits: 3 Study of financial skills essential for economic success. Subjects: Financial planning, financial services, income taxes, consumer buying, insurance, retirement planning and estate planning.
Credits: 2 Evolution of American banking; deposit, credit and payment functions; loans and investment; liquidity, safety and income; bank language, documents, accounting and pricing; regulation and examination; personnel, marketing and security; trust services.
Credits: 3 This course studies time value of money applications in both business and individual settings. Topics include simple and compound interest, annuities, installment loans, savings programs, and APR, APY, NPV, IRR calculations.
Prerequisite:MATH 0980 or MATH 0990 or appropriate placement score Semester: All
Credits: 1-3 This is supervised work experience in business, industrial, or governmental environment related to the program major. Credit is awarded for completion of specific new learning objectives related to the job and program major.
Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 GPA with 20 hours/week study-related work Semester: All
Credits: 3 This course studies concepts essential to business success. Planning and analysis, leverage, asset management, stock valuation, and debt financing are all examined. Problem-solving with financial calculators and computer applications is taught.
Credits: 3 Process of investing; goal setting, risk-return, diversification and asset allocation. Study of available investment vehicles, functions of financial markets, investment techniques/strategies. Taxes, insurance, and estate planning.
Credits: 3 Mutual funds are a widely-held investment product. Topics include financial intermediaries, marketing to investors, portfolio management, technology and internationalization. Case studies are used for analysis.
Credits: 3 Business and Consumer credit; credit management, developing credit information, financial systems analysis, decision making, collection practices & procedures; credit reporting agencies, credit department organization and policies, international trade credit, and government use and regulations.
Credits: 3 Analyze, conclude, and make recommendations for improvement regarding a company’s profitability; risk, including both short-term liquidity and long-term solvency; efficiency; and stockholder relations using financial statement analysis techniques. Financial statement analysis techniques include horizontal analysis, vertical analysis, ratio analysis, etc.
Credits: 3 Analysis, application and practice of trading philosophy, trading planning, trading rules, technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and portfolio analysis in the stock, options, currency and commodities markets.
Recommended Prerequisite:FIN 1050 Semester: Spring
Credits: 1 The Business Leaders Forum presents an interactive forum where students will be introduced to community business leaders and entrepreneurs. Industry leaders can include Directors, CEO, Controller, HR Managers etc. Each week new Business Leaders will share their experience and expertise in a lecture style forum. Topics studied will vary from semester to semester.
FA 1025 - Human Relations and Collaboration in the Performing Arts (HR)
Credits: 3 Students study the theory and practice of human relations associated with professional production of the performing arts, commercial music and film. Skills developed include: Self-concept, interpersonal skills, teamwork and collaboration, communication, networking, conflict resolution, career development, cross-cultural & gender relations, and portfolio development.
Credits: 3 Enable students to develop and appreciate the human imagination and understand the value of personal creativity through metal sculpting using welding techniques and design.
Credits: 3 The purpose of this course is to examine the interconnectedness of art, dance, music, and theater through lecture, observation, participation, attending performances, discussion, analysis, and writing. Students will investigate the elements of each art and the common threads within the creative process to develop an informed appreciation for their own artistic values.
Contact Hours: 40 This course provides a coverage of sales techniques, from meeting the client to closing. The course also addresses selling in the retail environment.
Contact Hours: 60 Provides students with the principles of supervision. Topics covered include supervisory skills, motivation, effective communications, scheduling, employee assessment, and conflict management.
Contact Hours: 60 This course focuses on leadership skills for supervisors. Coverage includes leadership techniques, team leadership, motivation, and leadership of diversity. Communication and conflict skills are also presented.
Credits: 5 First in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in French, and cultural competence. Lab attendance is required.
Prerequisite: None for students with no previous experience in the language. Placement testing required for all others. Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 5 Second in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the first year is to develop functional language ability in French, and cultural competence. Lab attendance is required.
Prerequisite:FRN 1010 w/C grade or better; or placement by test into FRN 1020. Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 Course practices currently held conversation skills to increase speaking ability and vocabulary. Includes role-plays, small group work and presentations. Lab attendance may be required. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite:FRN 1010 or instructor approval Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 1-2 In this course in language and culture, students plan areas of study, Service Learning or travel and work with an instructor on an individual basis. Some work may be done in groups. Lab may be required. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 4 Third in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the second year is to increase functional language ability in French, and cultural competence. Lab attendance is required.
Prerequisite:FRN 1020 w/C grade or better; or placement by test into FRN 2010 Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 4 Fourth in a series of four courses which focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. Major objective of the second year is to increase functional language ability in French, and cultural competence. Lab attendance is required.
Prerequisite:FRN 2010 w/C grade or better; or placement by test into FRN 2020 Semester: All Additional Course Fee Required
Credits: 1 Course practices currently held conversation skills to increase speaking ability and vocabulary. Includes role-plays, small group activities and presentations. Lab attendance required. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite:FRN 1020 or instructor approval Semester: Fall & Spring
Credits: 3 Second year courses focus on improvement of listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture skills. Major objective is to increase functional language ability through holistic approach to literature. Lab attendance required.