FD: Fashion Design-Apparel (See also AF, AP, AR, DP, FF, TL) FD 100 — SEMINAR: FASH SUSTAIN, FD 115 — Introduction to Draping TRENDS 2 credits; 1 lecture and 2 lab hours 0 credits This course introduces the student to the FD 111 — Draping I: Fundamentals basic principles of draping, keeping in 3 credits; 6 lab hours mind the importance of grain, balance, and Introductory course explores the three- structure in a garment. An understanding dimensional draping approach to executing of fundamental draping procedures and garment design. Projects introduce the their application to current trends is important principles of grain, balance, and addressed. Tools and materials essential for construction. Through critiqued design professional results are demonstrated and development on the dress form, students used. develop their own sense of proportion, FD 116 — Apparel Design Workshop silhouette, line, and style, while exploring 2 credits; 1 lecture and 2 lab hours current market trends. Course utilizes A continuation of FD 115, this course strong sewing skills. Prerequisite(s) or further develops students' understanding Co-requisite(s):FD 131 for evening/weekend of fundamental draping procedures and students only. their application to current trends. As a final FD 112 — Draping II: Constructed project, a term garment is developed that Silhouettes involves the selection of fabric, draping, 3 credits; 6 lab hours and construction, and following industrial This course enables students to execute sample room procedures. jacket styles utilizing advanced draping Prerequisite(s): FD 115 and FD 131. techniques and explores how to incorporate FD 117 — Design Studio I - Introduction to tailoring details to enhance garment Draping designs. Students learn to develop draped 2 credits; 4 lab hours pattern styles that include mounted and This course introduces fashion design semi-mounted sleeves, and various collar students to the basic principles and and pocket styles. techniques of draping in fabric as a Prerequisite(s): FD 111. means to creatively interpret and develop FD 113 — Apparel Design: Structured contemporary designs. An emphasis on Silhouettes proportion, balance and shape as related 4 credits; 8 lab hours to design aesthetics broadens students' Students learn the principles of draping as understanding for actualizing and realizing a method of designing original garments in three-dimensional design prototypes three-dimensional form. Draping techniques through manipulating muslin. and construction skills are developed FD 121 — Flat Pattern Design I for more advanced structured garments, 1.5 credits; 3 lab hours along with an understanding of silhouette, Introductory flat pattern course explores proportion, and current style trends. the two-dimensional method to execute FD 114 — Apparel Design: Soft garment designs. Utilizing basic slopers, Silhouettes students develop original design concepts 3 credits; 6 lab hours through the slash-and-spread and pivot Students learn to drape soft silhouettes techniques. Projects are evaluated on the using muslin and soft fabrics. Creative dress form for fit, balance, style, creativity, designs are explored, from basic to classic and proportion. Course utilizes strong to complex shapes. An original garment is sewing skills. designed and executed in fabric.

FD: Fashion Design-Apparel (See also AF, AP, AR, DP, FF, TL) 1 FD 127 — Design Studio II - Soft Draping FD 134 — Materials and Construction II 3 credits; 6 lab hours 2 credits; 4 lab hours In this course, Fashion Design students This course advances students' knowledge explore more advanced principles and about materials, core properties and techniques of unstructured draping using construction techniques that inform their soft fabric for the creative interpretation choices made for silhouette creation and and artistic development of contemporary hands-on prototype development. Visits designs. Emphasis on proportion, balance to the Museum at FIT study rooms and and shape as related to design aesthetics exhibitions provide further opportunities broadens students' understanding of to explore fabrications. Students make actualizing and realizing three-dimensional garments using high-end construction design prototypes through manipulating details and techniques. soft fabrications. Prerequisite(s): FD 133. Prerequisite(s): FD 117 or FD 111. FD 135 — Materials and Construction (for FD 131 — Sewing Techniques I 1-Year AAS) 1.5 credits; 3 lab hours 3 credits; 6 lab hours Students learn the basic professional This course stresses hands-on techniques used in the construction of construction, cutting, and finishing designers' sample garments. Sewing techniques for creating garment prototypes. techniques--including cutting, construction, Students are introduced to materials and finishing--are explored, using industrial including cottons, wools, silks, piles equipment to create sample garments in and interfacing, core characteristics and cotton or cotton-type fabrics. handling. Visits to FIT Museum study rooms FD 132 — Sewing Techniques II and exhibitions further opportunities to 1.5 credits; 3 lab hours explore the influence of fabrication choices, Builds upon skills learned in Sewing construction details and techniques for Techniques I. Students learn new and more silhouette development. complex design room construction, and FD 211 — Draping III: Soft Silhouettes develop advanced techniques currently used 3 credits; 6 lab hours in the fashion industry. This course involves creative draping Prerequisite(s): FD 131. techniques with emphasis on soft FD 133 — Materials and Construction I silhouettes and structure in design. 2 credits; 4 lab hours Introduction to dolman sleeve styles, cowls, As related to the fashion designer, course pants, and cut-and-sew knits are included. stresses hands-on construction, cutting, The variations in style expand students' and finishing techniques for creating creative, critical thinking, and technical garment prototypes. It introduces materials skills into different areas of design, while (cottons, wools, interfacings), core draping in fabric. characteristics, and handling. Visits to MFIT Prerequisite(s): FD 112. study rooms/exhibitions provide further opportunities to explore the influence of fabrication choices, construction details and techniques on silhouette development.

2 FD: Fashion Design-Apparel (See also AF, AP, AR, DP, FF, TL) FD 212 — Design Studio IV: Advanced FD 227 — Design Studio IV: Advanced Draping Draping 3 credits; 6 lab hours 3 credits; 6 lab hours This course further develops creative and Further development of creative and technical skills in apparel design. Advanced technical skills in apparel design. Advanced draping projects enable students to explore draping projects explore design concepts design through a variety of fabrication, through use of a variety of fabrication, draping, and construction techniques. draping and construction techniques. Added Students also learn how design resources focus on design resources and presentation and presentation skills can help them skills lead to articulation of design ideas. articulate their ideas. Prerequisite(s): FD 112 or FD 113 or FD Prerequisite(s): FD 113 and FD 114, or FD 217. 211, or FD 217. FD 231 — Haute Couture Sewing FD 217 — Design Studio III - Structured Techniques Draping 2 credits; 4 lab hours 3 credits; 6 lab hours Introduces students to the finest sewing Fashion design students advance their techniques practiced in couture workrooms; artistic principles using three-dimensional provides the basis for understanding haute draping techniques to creatively interpret couture. Students learn techniques in and realize contemporary structured cutting, hand stitching, seam and hem jackets. Students explore concepts finishes, pocket construction, pressing, and including mounted and semi-mounted finishing. sleeves, collar and pocket variations, FD 232 — Haute Couture Decorative finishing and details, and silhouette Techniques and Embellishments development as related to design aesthetics. 2 credits; 4 lab hours Two-dimensional patternmaking and three- Expands knowledge of the couture by dimensional draping techniques combine exploring various decorative techniques. to actualize market-appropriate original Students learn how to hand bead as well prototypes. as apply rocailles, sequins, pearls, and Prerequisite(s): FD 127 or FD 211. faux gems on different types of fabrics. In FD 221 — Flat Pattern Design II addition, students create embellishments 1.5 credits; 3 lab hours from ribbons and fabric; hand embroider This course allows students to proceed original designs; and learn techniques in from the study and application of the basic quilting, pleating, and trapunto. principles of patternmaking to a more Co-requisite(s): FD 231. comprehensive view of design within flat FD 241 — Apparel Product Data pattern methods and principles. Basic torso Management slopers are developed with the sleeve and 1.5 credits; 3 lab hours are combined to form the kimono/dolman Introduction to product data management. sloper. Students learn to facilitate the Prerequisite(s): FD 121. communication and coordination of pre-product development tasks by linking design, engineering, costing, and manufacturing information through a centralized database of product-related information.

FD: Fashion Design-Apparel (See also AF, AP, AR, DP, FF, TL) 3 FD 242 — Digital Fashion Design Studio II FD 281 — Corsetry in Fashion I 2 credits; 4 lab hours 2.5 credits; 1 lecture and 3 lab hours Course provides an in-depth study of Students study the history of corsetry from industry-standard fashion design studio the 1600s to the 1850s and learn how the processes for actualizing creative design body is manipulated to create a fashion concepts. Module A: Utilizing fashion digital silhouette. Through museum visits and illustration industry practices, students online market research, students analyze effectively execute design ideas. Module B: the differences between corsetry and class Students adopt a variety of fashion designer draping and develop technical patterns responsibilities as they research, develop, to create period corsets using traditional and communicate creative information construction techniques. across multiple platforms. Prerequisite(s): DP 112 or FD 112 or FD Prerequisite(s): FF 115. 113 or FD 127. FD 243 — Apparel Design Studio - FD 282 — Corsetry in Fashion II Patternmaking 2.5 credits; 1 lecture and 3 lab hours 3 credits; 6 lab hours Students explore the history of corsetry This course introduces students to master from 1850 to the present and the pattern design, including basic and interpretation of structured undergarments advanced techniques for original design, in contemporary fashion trends. Further sloper, and pattern development according developing the technical skills learned in FD to professional standards. They learn 281, students create a period corset and accurate industry-standard terminology, design a contemporary corset and garment. pattern identification, and tool usage. They Prerequisite(s): FD 281 or approval of test patterns in muslin for fit and proportion chairperson. of basic and complext design prototypes. FD 321 — Computerized Pattern Design Prerequisite(s): FD 114 or FD 127 or FD 1.5 credits; 3 lab hours 112. This course builds on students' FD 244 — Design Development: Digital patternmaking skills and enables them to Communication and Management advance to a more comprehensive study of 1.5 credits; 3 lab hours design using computerized patternmaking This course is an in-depth survey from methods and principles. Students learn the concept to completion of the industry- operation of the System Management and standard for design-to-manufacturing PDS (Pattern Design System) computerized procedures and practices. Utilizing digital flat pattern design and technical illustration apparel management programs and tools, programs. students learn to effectively execute design FD 341 — Design with High-Tech Fabrics ideas and communicate design information 1.5 credits; 1 lecture and 1 lab hour across multiple platforms for various design Students examine the relationship between and development stages. high-tech fabrics and contemporary Prerequisite(s): FF 245. sportswear, outerwear, and performance design. The course concentrates on the qualities and functions of high-tech fabrics and their adaptability for specific functions or fashion looks. Students also learn the special construction techniques and machines needed for these fabrics.

4 FD: Fashion Design-Apparel (See also AF, AP, AR, DP, FF, TL) FD 342 — CAD for Fashion Design and FD 357 — Introduction to Knitwear Design Development 3 credits; 6 lab hours 2 credits; 1 lecture and 2 lab hours Using knitwear industry methods, Using fashion designer methodology, students learn specialized patternmaking, students digitally create fabrics and explore construction and specification development textile possibilities for garments they for sweater knit silhouettes in Module A. have designed, using fashion industry They develop and machine knit original proprietary/simulation CAD software. design swatches in Module B. Through Students learn the fundamentals of merging hands-on research and development, garment and fabric design to create knitwear industry sustainable practices collections with an overall balance of color, are introduced. Students develop original pattern, texture, proportion, and function. designs for sweater knit garments. Requires approval of Chair if transfer/ FD 358 — Advanced Knitwear Design: exchange student. Creative Development and Execution FD 343 — 2D/3D Experimentation 1.5 credits; 3 lab hours 2.5 credits; 1 lecture and 3 lab hours In this advanced course, students further This course provides students with their design development through knitwear opportunities to develop 3D design ideas industry field trips, advanced methods through the exploration of creative 2D of draping and assembling. Sustainable patternmaking and 3D draping techniques. knitwear practices are incorporated into Assignments challenge students to design aesthetic. Students create an original experiment, combine, and adapt their collection of garments using multiple patternmaking and draping knowledge in weights of knitwear fabrics. inventive ways. They conduct extensive Prerequisite(s): FD 357. design research, perform self-assessments, FD 359 — Advanced Knitwear and Full and gain skills in peer review. Fashion Creative Design Development FD 356 — Fully-Fashioned Knit Design: 2 credits; 4 lab hours Stoll M1 Plus In this course, full-fashion garment 2 credits; 4 lab hours development, double-bed ribbing methods, Students will create Knitwear Programs pointelle and advanced novelty stitch design through the study and hands on use of principles, execution and development Stoll M1 Plus CAD system proprietary is covered. Students use manual knit software. Emphasis will be placed on the machinery to create novelty swatches and construction of knitted fabrics in both single execute a creative full-fashion garment. and double bed. Topics include drawing tool Emphasis is placed on appropriate design functions, modules, basic knit structures, solutions for full-fashion development jacquards, and fully fashioned garments. and designing advanced novelty-knitting Working in tandem with TS 461: Weft structures. Knit Fabrication and Finishing Techniques, Prerequisite(s): FD 357. students will design and develop a fully fashioned garment from concept through to a finished knitting program ready for production. Prerequisite(s): FD 358 Corequisite(s): TS 461.

FD: Fashion Design-Apparel (See also AF, AP, AR, DP, FF, TL) 5 FD 364 — Outerwear and Performance FD 369 — Sportswear Development Apparel Design Concepts 2 credits; 4 lab hours 3 credits; 6 lab hours Students study the creation of women's Students develop casual sportswear as performance apparel, which takes related pieces. They incorporate advanced into account the principles of extreme design components in the creation of movement, as well as the aesthetic and key pieces in their own design aesthetic. technical needs of the serious outdoor Working in teams, they research sportswear sports enthusiast. Using their knowledge brands and collaboratively design and of advanced new fibers, fabrics, trims, execute a cohesive group of innovative and performance construction techniques, pieces for a brand label, maintaining the students design performance apparel for a designer/company's aesthetic. specific sport. FD 371 — Intimate Apparel Sewing FD 365 — Explorations in Children's Wear Techniques Design 2 credits; 4 lab hours 2 credits; 1 lecture and 2 lab hours This course introduces students to the This course introduces fashion design construction techniques involved in the students to the classifications and size development of intimate apparel products. ranges within the childrenswear market. Students create a prototype from a sloper, Students gain an understanding of all using professional sewing methods and aspects of the childrenswear market. application techniques. Developmental stages of childhood FD 372 — Control Shapewear Design are expolored in relation to aspects of 2 credits; 4 lab hours creative design. Students research key Students explore the design and classifications and digitally present their construction techniques of control garment research. fitting prototypes. Through market research FD 366 — Fundamentals of Children's and demonstrations, students create Wear Design original concepts and produce prototypes 2 credits; 4 lab hours utilizing specialized construction methods. This course introduces students to the FD 374 — Flat Pattern Design for Special fundamentals of childrenswear. They create Occasion original design for children in different size 1.5 credits; 3 lab hours ranges while emphasizing proportion and Through lectures, demonstrations, and fit. Garments are constructed using current hands-on application, students learn to industry-specific methods and machinery. make patterns for after-five, evening, FD 368 — Special Occasion Bridal Design bridalwear and other special occasion 3 credits; 6 lab hours dresses. Students develop their flat pattern- Through various research opportunities, making skills in order to create master students are introduced to the world of slopers that interpret design sketches into bridalwear and special occasion markets. three-dimensional forms. They advance their forecast skills, track FD 375 — Textile Lace and Technology I trends, and compare and contrast the 1.5 credits; 3 lab hours differences of designer's styles. By applying Students learn about textile lace and draping, patternmaking, foundation, fit, embellishment technology and its understructure and sewing techniques, relationship in the design, styling, and students create a modern bridal design. marketing of apparel products. Through lectures, field trips, market research, and construction demonstrations, students explore both the domestic and international textile market along with aesthetics, performance, and cost/price relationships.

6 FD: Fashion Design-Apparel (See also AF, AP, AR, DP, FF, TL) FD 376 — Intimate Apparel Couture FD 385 — Performance and Outerwear 3 credits; 6 lab hours Design This course introduces students to the 2.5 credits; 1 lecture and 3 lab hours intimate apparel industry. They explore This introductory outerwear course the design and construction techniques underscores how fashion, function and from shapewear to sleepwear. Through technology are intertwined when creating demonstration and laboratory, students casual and performance apparel. Attention create original design concepts that to proportion, silhouette and functional reflect their design aesthetic utilizing details development, high tech fabric specialized draping, patternmaking, fitting, selections, choice of hands-on construction and machinery with emphasis on couture and trim methodology, planning, and methodology. fitting techniques guide student design Prerequisite(s): FD 381. development through effective first FD 381 — Stretch Fundamentals prototype execution. 2.5 credits; 1 lecture and 3 lab hours FD 386 — Swimwear Design This course introduces students to the 2 credits; 1 lecture and 2 lab hours special characteristics inherent in working Students are introduced to swimwear with fine gauge knits and stretch-woven design and the history of swimwear, with fabrications. Exploring a combination of emphasis placed on development in the draping, fitting, sloper developing, and USA. They create original designs using patternmaking techniques, students create advanced flat pattern or draping techniques garments using specialized machinery. and underwire bra construction techniques. Using their understanding of stretch Garments are constructed in appropriate fundamentals, they design and execute an performance textiles selected by students original stretch lifestyle group. using specialized machinery. FD 383 — Haute Couture Embellishments Prerequisite(s): FD 351 or FD 381. 2.5 credits; 1 lecture and 3 lab hours FD 391 — Children's Wear Licensing Students are introduced to the methodology Practicum of the couture industry through an overview 1.5 credits; 3 lab hours of key hand and machine embellishment This course familiarizes students with all techniques. Through experimental learning, aspects of designing licensed children's students gain and understanding of wear products. Students spend three hours incorporating courture embellishments per week for ten weeks at a children's wear to enhance and elevate original design host company, and three hours per week for development. five weeks with an apparel faculty mentor. FD 384 — Active Sport Design FD 400 — 3D Garment Visualization 2 credits; 1 lecture and 2 lab hours 2 credits; 1 lecture and 2 lab hours The requirements and principles of Using fashion designer methodology movement in specific sports in relation to students digitally create garment patterns fit and function of active sport apparel is and fabrics prototypes while explore covered. Students create original designs textile possibilities for garments they based on the technical and aesthetic needs have designed, using fashion industry of the serious sports enthusiast, select proprietary/simulation CAD 3D software. active sport textiles, and construct two Students learn the fundamentals of merging outfits for sports of their choice. garment and fabric development to create Prerequisite(s): FD 351 or FD 381. collections with an overall balance of color, pattern, texture, proportion and function. (Current software Clo3d). Prerequisite(s): FF 493 or FF 494 or FF 495 or FF 496 or FF 497.

FD: Fashion Design-Apparel (See also AF, AP, AR, DP, FF, TL) 7 FD 451 — Knitwear Design: Full Fashion FD 467 — Children's Wear Niche Market and Pointelle 2 credits; 4 lab hours 2 credits; 4 lab hours Students are exposed to specialized and An introduction to full fashion knitting and profitable areas of the childrenswear the principles of pointelle design. Students market. In-dept market research and use jersey and rib structures to create full field trips familiarize students with new fashion garments. Emphasis is placed on niche markets. Advanced methods of appropriate design solutions for full fashion patternmaking and construction are garments and designing pointelle patterns. explored. Students use their newly FD 453 — Simulated Knitwear Design gained knowledge to create original niche 2 credits; 4 lab hours garments. Using simulated technology with knitwear FD 472 — Structural Design Fitting design methodology, students creatively Techniques design and effectively develop a digital 1.5 credits; 3 lab hours sweater collection. Relevant technologies An introduction to professional foundation- such as Kaledo, Adobe Illustrator and fitting techniques as used in the intimate Microsoft Excel are incorporated. apparel industry. Students learn fitting Prerequisite(s): FD 342 or FD 355 or FD on a foundation fit model using retail 359. samples and garments of their own design. FD 461 — Tailoring Techniques Through in-class visits and demonstrations 2 credits; 4 lab hours by industry experts, students participate This course enables students to elevate in fitting prototypes to explore proper their basic sewing skills to an advanced proportion, fit, and comfort. level. Students learn to construct a jacket Prerequisite(s): FD 376 or FD 368 utilizing hand-tailored methods. Through Corequisite(s): FD 481. lectures and demonstrations, students FD 475 — Leather Apparel Design evaluate different levels of quality garments 2 credits; 4 lab hours to better understand construction and This course introduces students to the use costing. of leather, suede, and other animal skins FD 462 — Designer Sportswear Incubator for women's apparel design. The course 2.5 credits; 1 lecture and 3 lab hours explores the application of design principles In this research and development course, exclusive to designing apparel with leather students stretch the possibilities of shaping, skins. Students create designs through seaming, handling, and manipulating select draping and flat pattern utilizing industrial fabrics to create innovative, wearable methods. designer sportswear silhouettes and details. Cutting-edge techniques and developments, combined with the inspirational examples of high-end designer role models further challenge individual experimentation that reflects the students' personal aesthetic vision. Prerequisite(s): FD 369.

8 FD: Fashion Design-Apparel (See also AF, AP, AR, DP, FF, TL) FD 480 — Special Topics in Fashion FD 486 — Senior Thesis: Special Design Occasion Design 0 credits 3 credits; 6 lab hours FD 480A — Special Topics in Fashion In this capstone course, students design, Design: 3D Garment Visualization create, develop and prepare professionally 2 credits; 1 lecture and 2 lab hours executed special occasion for the juried Using fashion designer methodology senior thesis fashion show. They refine students digitally create garment patterns their looks through fittings done on and fabrics prototypes while explore professional models. Under instructor textile possibilities for garments they guidance in tandem with guest designer/ have designed, using fashion industry industry critic feedback, students' personal proprietary/simulation CAD 3D software. vision is advanced through finalized visual Students learn the fundamentals of merging presentations. garment and fabric development to create Prerequisite(s): FF 496. collections with an overall balance of color, FD 487 — Senior Thesis: Intimate Apparel pattern, texture, proportion, and function. Design (Current software Clo3D). 3 credits; 6 lab hours Prerequisite(s): FF 493 or FF 494 or FF 495 In this capstone course, students design, or FF 496 or FF 497. create, develop and prepare professionally FD 481 — Structural Design executed intimate apparel for the juried 2.5 credits; 1 lecture and 3 lab hours senior thesis fashion show. They refine their This course introduces students to looks through fittings done on professional structural design concepts and specialized models. Under instructor guidance, in techniques integral to the foundation tandem with guest designer/industry critic industry and applicable to the intimate feedback, their personal vision is advanced apparel and special occasion markets. through finalized visual presentations. Through demonstration and laboratory, Prerequisite(s): FF 494. students create original design projects FD 488 — Senior Thesis: Childrenswear that reflect their design aesthetic and Design incorporate advanced fitting techniques to 3 credits; 6 lab hours industry standards. In this capstone course, students design, Prerequisite(s): FD 376 or FD 368. create, develop and prepare professionally FD 485 — Senior Thesis: Sportswear executed childrenswear for the juried Senior Design Thesis Fashion Show. Students refine their 3 credits; 6 lab hours fashion show looks through fittings done In this capstone course, students design, on professional models. Under instructor create, develop and prepare professionally guidence in tandem with guest designer/ executed sprotswear for the juried senior industry critic feedback, students' personal thesis fashion show. They refine their vision is advanced through finalized visual looks through fittings done on professional presentations. models. Under instructor guidance in Prerequisite(s): FF 493. tandem with guest designer/industry critic feedback, students' personal vision is advanced through finalized visual presentations. Prerequisite(s): FF 497.

FD: Fashion Design-Apparel (See also AF, AP, AR, DP, FF, TL) 9 FD 489 — Senior Thesis: Knitwear Design 3 credits; 6 lab hours In this capstone class, students design, create, develop and prepare professionally executed knitwear for the juried senior thesis fashion show. They refine their fashion show looks through fittings done on professional models. Under instructor guidance in tandem with guest designer/ industry critic feedback, students' personal vision is advanced through finalized visual presentations. Prerequisite(s): FD 356. Corequisite(s): TS 491. FD 498 — Children's Wear Practicum 1.5 credits; 3 lab hours This course familiarizes students with all aspects of designing licensed childrenswear products. Students spend 3 hours per week for 10 weeks at a childreswear host company, and 3 hours per week for 5 weeks with an apparel faculty mentor. Prerequisite(s): FD 366. FD 499 — Independent Study in Fashion Design 1-3 credit Prerequisite(s): a minimum 3.5 GPA and approval of instructor, chairperson and dean for Art and Design.

10 FD: Fashion Design-Apparel (See also AF, AP, AR, DP, FF, TL)