May 15, 2024

2017-2018 SLCC General Catalog

2017-2018 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

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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 WRTG 0990).

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Fashion Design
	FASH 1010 - Introduction to Fashion Credits: 3 Students will gain a general understanding of the many facets of the fashion industry including career opportunities and specialization areas such as history, merchandising, design, fashion coordinating and textile technology. Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1100 - Pattern Drafting Essentials Credits: 3 This technical course introduces the theory and application of flat pattern drafting. Students learn to draft various components of garments and to construct muslin samples from drafted pattern from sketch. Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic sewing helpful Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1150 - Pattern by Measurements Credits: 3 Students will learn to create patterns for individuals of all shapes and sizes with fewer fittings. Prerequisite: Knowledge of sewing helpful Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1200 - The Art of Fashion Credits: 3 Review of the social, psychological and economic aspects of fashion from a historical perspective. Students will examine styles and approaches to fashion in contemporary culture. Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1210 - Fashion Illustration I Credits: 3 Students will learn to draw articles of clothing in correct proportion using a guide figure. They will learn to illustrate textures and the use of color to graphically illustrate individual designs. Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1240 - Fashion Buying and Management Credits: 3 This class will explore all aspects of buying and management as they relate to the fashion industry. The class focus includes pricing, planning assortment, customer service, selling skills and inventory issues. Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1250 - Textiles Credits: 3 Students will learn the process of fabric construction; analyze fibers, yarns, fabrics, finishes, and the fabric choices in the design of clothing. Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1260 - Fashion Forecasting Credits: 3 Students will learn how to predict trends in fashion by evaluating popular designer collections, surveying fashion publications, catalogs and design services, researching sales statistics and studying market conditions. Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1300 - Visual Merchandising Credits: 3 An introduction to the principles and elements of design as it relates to merchant displays. Students will create displays emphasizing line, balance, color and harmony. Click here for searchable class schedule
	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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1350 - History of Costume Credits: 3 A study of historical fashion from 4000 BC to the 20th century and how that history affects current fashion design. Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1370 - 20th Century Fashion Credits: 3 This course is designed for students to gain an appreciation for the fashions and fashion icons of the 20th Century and their impact on current fashion trends. Prerequisite: FASH 1350 Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1400 - Copyrights for Creative Professionals 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. Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	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. Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1440 - Building A Creative Business 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. Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1500 - Beginning Sewing Credits: 3 Students begin their knowledge of construction techniques through demonstration, sample book of skill building construction techniques and two sewn projects. Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1505 - Intermediate Sewing Credits: 3 This class teaches students intermediate-level sewing techniques through a combination of practical exercises and the creation of skill-building samples and finished garments including cuffs, collars, and plackets. Prerequisite: FASH 1500 or instructor approval Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1550 - Alterations Credits: 3 Students will learn techniques necessary to alter ready-made garments, preparing them for employment in retail stores and theater costume shops. Prerequisite: FASH 1500 or knowledge of basic sewing Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1610 - Knitwear Design Credits: 3 Students will learn construction techniques for making knit garments. Prerequisite: FASH 1100 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1630 - Outerwear & Performn. Apparel Credits: 3 A study of special techniques will enable students to understand the construction of specialized apparel used in cold climates. Prerequisite: FASH 1505, FASH 1100 and FASH 1660 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1640 - Millinery Credits: 3 Students will work with felt and straw using hat blocks. Students will also learn couture finishing techniques free form sculpting using steam and added objects to create shape. Prerequisite: FASH 1500 or basic knowledge of sewing Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1650 - Embellishments Credits: 3 A study of embellishment techniques that can be used for clothing, home furnishings, and craft projects. Students learn techniques for decorative machine stitching, piecing, appliqu piping, beading and other fabric embellishments. Prerequisite: FASH 1500 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1660 - Pattern Drafting Procedures Credits: 3 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. Prerequisite: FASH 1505 (may be taken concurrently) and FASH 1100 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1670 - Intimate Apparel & Swimwear Credits: 3 This course introduces students to the construction techniques involved in the development of intimate apparel products. Students create a prototype from a sloper, using professional sewing methods and application techniques. This is the Advanced Knitwear class. Prerequisite: FASH 1610 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1680 - Digital Pattern Making Credits: 3 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. Prerequisite: FASH 1505 (may be taken concurrently), FASH 1100, and FASH 1220 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1700 - Tailoring Techniques Credits: 3 Overview of the techniques that are applied to the construction of suits and coats. Students will learn how to select fabrics for specific garments, alter patterns for proper fit, and construct a tailored jacket. Prerequisite: FASH 1505 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1850 - Fashion Show Production Credits: 4 Students will learn the processes and procedures of producing fashion shows. The class will culminate with the production of a fashion show featuring original designs from FASH 2400 students. Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1900 - Spc Prj/ 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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 1950 - Corset Making Techniques Credits: 3 Students learn different components of making a corset including; spiral boning and placement, coutil underlining, grommets, tipped lacings, bias binding techniques, bias making tools and couture style hand finishing techniques. Prerequisite: FASH 1505 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 2000 - Fashion Internship Credits: 3 Students will have the opportunity to work as interns in the fashion industry as patternmakers, designers, and fashion merchandisers. They will work under the combined supervision of an on-site supervisor and an SLCC instructor. 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. Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 2030 - Advanced Sewing Credits: 3 Students will learn to master the necessary construction skills to produce professional quality garments. Prerequisite: FASH 1505 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 2050 - Pattern Alterations and Fit Credits: 3 Pattern Alterations and Fit is designed to teach the techniques in fitting readymade garments correctly, and altering patterns to fit each individual body according to their measurements and body type before the garment is constructed. Prerequisite: FASH 1100 and FASH 1505 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 2150 - Draping Fundamentals 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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 2220 - Fashion Illustration II Credits: 3 Students will develop their own style of illustration and broaden their knowledge of professional designers and illustrators. Students will learn Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for fashion design. Prerequisite: FASH 1210 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 2280 - Bridal Design / Evening Wear Credits: 3 Students will learn the art of Bridal and Eveningwear Dressmaking in a methodical, step-by-step fashion that will culminate in a finished garment. Prerequisite: FASH 1505 and FASH 1660 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 2300 - Design Outreach Credits: 3 Students will design clothing, create patterns, and sew a fashion collection that will be sold in a local retail boutique shop. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 2350 - Costuming 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. Prerequisite: FASH 1350 and FASH 1505 and FASH 1250 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 2410 - Collection Development Credits: 3 This course is for second year students. Students make an initial selection of color and fabric, develop design ideas, and determine the fashion direction of their collections for the Raw Couture Fashion Show. Prerequisite: FASH 1505, FASH 1220 and FASH 2100 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 2440 - Collection Production Credits: 3 This course is for second year students. Students continue to develop a collection for our fashion show, perfect muslin samples of their designs, begin construction of garments, and fit finished garments on a professional model. Prerequisite: FASH 2410 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 2450 - Portfolio Development 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 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 2500 - Fashion Entrepreneurship Credits: 3 Students will explore entrepreneurial opportunities and learn business skills necessary to succeed as small business owners in the apparel and sewn products industry. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	FASH 2550 - Fashion Production & Sourcing Credits: 3 Emphasis is on creating a sample, negotiating, developing, merchandising, producing the sample, and analyzing the choices for materials and garment construction, and how choices affect the price of a garment. Prerequisite: FASH 2450 and FASH 2500 Click here for searchable class schedule

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Course Descriptions

FASH 1010 - Introduction to Fashion

FASH 1100 - Pattern Drafting Essentials

FASH 1150 - Pattern by Measurements

FASH 1200 - The Art of Fashion

FASH 1210 - Fashion Illustration I

FASH 1240 - Fashion Buying and Management

FASH 1250 - Textiles

FASH 1260 - Fashion Forecasting

FASH 1300 - Visual Merchandising

FASH 1320 - Apparel Analysis

FASH 1350 - History of Costume

FASH 1370 - 20th Century Fashion

FASH 1400 - Copyrights for Creative Professionals

FASH 1420 - Salesmanship And Promotion For Creative Professionals

FASH 1440 - Building A Creative Business

FASH 1500 - Beginning Sewing

FASH 1505 - Intermediate Sewing

FASH 1550 - Alterations

FASH 1610 - Knitwear Design

FASH 1630 - Outerwear & Performn. Apparel

FASH 1640 - Millinery

FASH 1650 - Embellishments

FASH 1660 - Pattern Drafting Procedures

FASH 1670 - Intimate Apparel & Swimwear

FASH 1680 - Digital Pattern Making

FASH 1700 - Tailoring Techniques

FASH 1850 - Fashion Show Production

FASH 1900 - Spc Prj/

FASH 1950 - Corset Making Techniques

FASH 2000 - Fashion Internship

FASH 2030 - Advanced Sewing

FASH 2050 - Pattern Alterations and Fit

FASH 2150 - Draping Fundamentals

FASH 2220 - Fashion Illustration II

FASH 2280 - Bridal Design / Evening Wear

FASH 2300 - Design Outreach

FASH 2350 - Costuming

FASH 2410 - Collection Development

FASH 2440 - Collection Production

FASH 2450 - Portfolio Development

FASH 2500 - Fashion Entrepreneurship

FASH 2550 - Fashion Production & Sourcing