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Fall 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 5, 2009

Fashion (FASHN)


FASHN 141    Fashion Illustration Portfolio    2 Units

Prerequisite: FASHN 140 with a grade of "C" or better
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is intended for students who wish to present a portfolio of work in fashion design-related industries for the purpose of job interviews or admission to a four-year art/design school. Through lecture, demonstration, hands-on methods and research into fashion history; students will improve and personalize their illustration and design style while gaining understanding of the aesthetics, organization and physical preparation in creating a portfolio of work. Topics include fashion history, portfolio mediums, mounting and presentation, self-promotion, resumes, pursuing a job or school transfer, and interviewing for a creative position.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            07:30AM-08:20AM   LEC   J.Oh                 SCC MAIN RHS 262     31655
F            08:30AM-11:35AM   LAB   J.Oh                 SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus


FASHN 150    Fundamentals of Sewing/Beginning Sewing    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 or ESL 114; and LIBR 318; and MATH 34 with grades of "C" or better.
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the basic techniques for construction of men's, women's, and children's clothing and home accessories. Materials and sewing supplies selection, sewing machine operation, reading pattern instructions, and simple construction techniques are included. This course is designed for the student with little or no previous sewing experience. One field trip is required. This course may be taken two times for credit providing there is no duplication of topics.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           08:00AM-08:50AM   LEC   L.Giovannetti        SCC MAIN RHS 262     26822
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LAB   L.Giovannetti        SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus

TTh          08:00AM-08:50AM   LEC   N.Pipkin-Hutchinson  SCC MAIN RHS 262     26814
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LAB   N.Pipkin-Hutchinson  SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus

Sa           08:00AM-10:05AM   LEC   S.Zimlich            SCC MAIN RHS 262     27542
Sa           10:15AM-01:20PM   LAB   S.Zimlich            SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus

TTh          01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   S.Zimlich            SCC MAIN RHS 262     26818
TTh          02:00PM-03:20PM   LAB   S.Zimlich            SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus


FASHN 153    Serger Fundamentals    3 Units

Prerequisite: FASHN 150 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 340 and ESLW 340 and ESL 114; and LIBR 318; and MATH 34 with grades of "C" or better.
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course will cover basic operation, care, and use of serger sewing machines. Students will also learn about the various types, their features, accessories, tools, and notions necessary for constructing serger projects. This course may be taken two times for credit providing there is no duplication of topics.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            01:00PM-03:05PM   LEC   M.Stanley            SCC MAIN RHS 262     26884
F            03:15PM-06:20PM   LAB   M.Stanley            SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus


FASHN 182    Making Your Own Dress Form    3 Units

Prerequisite: FASHN 150 with a grade of "C" or better.
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is an innovative course in the construction of a personalized dress or full body form that will duplicate the student's body in contour, bone structure, and posture. Students will cast and cover their own dress or body form and learn how to use their form in various ways. This course may be taken two times for credit providing there is no duplication of topics.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            10:45AM-12:50PM   LEC   L.Scott              SCC MAIN RHS 261     26880
F            01:00PM-04:05PM   LAB   L.Scott              SCC MAIN RHS 261     
On-Campus


FASHN 330    History of Western World Fashion    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320 or ESL 114; and LIBR 318 with grades of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Students will study dress in Western civilization from ancient times through the present. An interdisciplinary approach is used to examine how clothing communicates values displayed by the individual and functions as a reflection of trends in technology, political events, social ideals, and cultural developments such as art and music. Emphasis will be placed on differing roles in the production, dissemination, and consumption of clothing in relation to socioeconomic groups. One field trip is required.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            07:30AM-10:35AM   LEC   L.Giovannetti        SCC MAIN RHS 261     26868
On-Campus


FASHN 351    Principles of Apparel Construction/Intermediate Sewing    3 Units

Prerequisite: FASHN 150 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course presents intermediate apparel construction techniques, such as working with more complex pattern adjustments, patterns, notions, and fabrics. Comprehensive custom sewing techniques for men, women, and children will be applied to four student-made garments. The course may be taken two times for credit providing there is no duplication of topics.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   K.Kerr-Carpenter     SCC MAIN RHS 262     26826
MW           11:30AM-12:50PM   LAB   K.Kerr-Carpenter     SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus

MW           06:00PM-06:50PM   LEC   M.Stanley            SCC MAIN RHS 262     27780
MW           07:00PM-08:20PM   LAB   M.Stanley            SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus


FASHN 352    Advanced Apparel Construction/Couture Sewing    3 Units

Prerequisite: FASHN 351 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers apparel construction techniques applied to several challenging designs that will be student-made using unusual and difficult fabrics. Use of couture as well as new construction techniques, applied to details and finishes found on more expensive garments will be explored. The course may be taken two times for credit providing there is no duplication of topics.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   L.Giovannetti        SCC MAIN RHS 262     31657
TTh          11:30AM-12:50PM   LAB   L.Giovannetti        SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus


FASHN 360    Clothing Alterations    3 Units

Prerequisite: FASHN 150 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
Advisory: FASHN 351 with grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction in techniques for operating commercial sewing machines, pressing equipment, and sewing tools to perform the various sewing skills in making ready-to-wear alterations and repairs. The student will analyze properly and improperly fitted garments and predict, and complete alterations necessary for women's, men's, and children's ready-to-wear garments. Two field trips are required. The course may be taken two times for credit providing there is no duplication of topics.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   L.Giovannetti        SCC MAIN RHS 262     30670
MW           02:00PM-03:20PM   LAB   L.Giovannetti        SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus


FASHN 370    Pattern Adjustment and Fit    3 Units

Prerequisite: FASHN 351 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is a study of how to make patterns fit, take body and pattern measurements, and their relationship to a variety of body fitting differences. Extensive pattern adjustment techniques will be demonstrated, practiced, and applied to a "basic" dress pattern, which will become a sloper for flat pattern design. Garment fitting techniques and refinements will be done through garment alterations on a fitting "muslin" of the "basic" dress. The course may be taken two times for credit providing there is no duplication of topics.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           03:30PM-04:20PM   LEC   K.Kerr-Carpenter     SCC MAIN RHS 262     26360
MW           04:30PM-05:50PM   LAB   K.Kerr-Carpenter     SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus


FASHN 495    Independent Studies in Fashion    1-3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: See Independent Studies.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TBA          TBA               LEC   L.Giovannetti         TBA TBA             33359
On-Campus

Fall 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: November 5, 2009

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