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Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: May 21, 2009

Fashion (FASHN)


FASHN 140    Fashion Illustration    2 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.
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course explores the processes of fashion design and illustration through two-dimensional media. Illustration is reemerging as a key medium in the representation and marketing of fashion. Students are introduced to the application of different media in relation to both design development and illustration. The emphasis is on individual instruction and practical demonstration. Topics to be covered include: figure drawing, media skills, fabric interpretation, and personal style. Students will create a portfolio of specific illustration techniques as applied to the fashion promotion, fashion design, and theatrical costume design industries.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
F            01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   J.Oh                 SCC MAIN RHS 262     14807
F            02:00PM-05:05PM   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: Eight Week - Second, Mar 17-May 14
TTh          04:30PM-06:10PM   LEC   K.Kerr-Carpenter     SCC MAIN RHS 262     15925
TTh          06:20PM-09:30PM   LAB   K.Kerr-Carpenter     SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           08:00AM-08:50AM   LEC   L.Giovannetti        SCC MAIN RHS 262     12021
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     12013
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LAB   N.Pipkin-Hutchinson  SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus

TTh          01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   S.Zimlich            SCC MAIN RHS 262     12017
TTh          02:00PM-03:20PM   LAB   S.Zimlich            SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus

MW           06:00PM-06:50PM   LEC   M.Stanley            SCC MAIN RHS 262     12677
MW           07:00PM-08:20PM   LAB   M.Stanley            SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus


FASHN 183    French Draping    3 Units

Prerequisite: FASHN 150 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: FASHN 372 with a grade of "C" or better.
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is an advanced creative course designed to give the student variation in dressmaking design through the media of fabric manipulation (or draping) on a personal custom dress or full body form or full scale or half-scale dress or full body form. Students will drape several garments in muslin and one final garment in fashion fabric. This course may be taken two times for credit providing there is no duplication of topics.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Sa           11:00AM-12:50PM   LEC   L.Scott              SCC MAIN RHS 271     31734
Sa           01:00PM-04:05PM   LAB   L.Scott              SCC MAIN RHS 271     
On-Campus


FASHN 198    Sewing as a Business    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: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed for the fashion industry, sewing, interior design, and related fields. Students will study the necessary business practices and practical aspects of setting up and running their own sewing-related businesses. Topics will include: ethical practices, methods of compensation, establishing clients' budget, estimating costs, purchasing, billing, marketing, and sales. Students will develop a model business plan and explore resources necessary to be successful in their (fashion industry, sewing, interior design or related fields) business. One field trip is required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Sa           08:00AM-10:40AM   LEC   L.Giovannetti        SCC MAIN RHS 271     31738
On-Campus


FASHN 310    Fashion Analysis/Clothing Selection    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 III(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is an introduction to the socio-psychological aspects of clothing within the U.S. culture. U.S. clothing behavior (economic and political influences on fashion, fashion terminology, and past and present fashion cycles) are contrasted with other contemporary cultures around the world. Essential theories of color perception and applied problems dealing with color interaction, line, design, and texture will be presented. Analysis of wardrobe planning, buying ready-to-wear, and care and maintenance of family clothing are included.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   L.Giovannetti        SCC MAIN RHS 262     14811
On-Campus


FASHN 335    Historic Costuming    3 Units

Same As: TA 436
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGRD 110 and ENGWR 100; or ESLR 320 and ESLW 320; or ESL 114; FASHN 140 and FASHN 150 and LIBR 318 and MATH 34 with grades of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: The impact of social, political, cultural, and economic issues on costume is explored from the cradle of civilization through modern times. Specific periods of fashion are researched to design and construct historically correct garments. Students will learn how to apply the principles of modern pattern making to various historical styles and use this knowledge to design and create historical costumes. The unique cut and construction of each historical period is covered, from undergarments to accessories for each fashion period. Students will learn to create necessary adaptations to these garments for successful stage applications. One field trip is required. This course may be taken four times providing there is no duplication of topics.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
F            07:30AM-09:35AM   LEC   L.Giovannetti        SCC MAIN RHS 262     14813
F            09:45AM-12:50PM   LAB   L.Giovannetti        SCC MAIN RHS 262     
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, Jan 17-May 20
Sa           08:00AM-09:40AM   LEC   M.Stanley            SCC MAIN RHS 262     12853
Sa           09:55AM-01:00PM   LAB   M.Stanley            SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus


FASHN 372    Pattern Making and Design    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 offers an introduction to the flat pattern method of apparel design. Students will develop/refine a personal sloper from a commercial basic pattern. This sloper will be used to create various full size patterns and a student designed garment. Pattern making techniques will be perfected with 1/2 or 1/4 size patterns. Students will learn how to combine pattern design variations to create new designs. The course may be taken two times for credit providing there is no duplication of topics.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   K.Kerr-Carpenter     SCC MAIN RHS 262     32041
TTh          11:30AM-12:50PM   LAB   K.Kerr-Carpenter     SCC MAIN RHS 262     
On-Campus

Spring 2009 Class Schedule

Updated: May 21, 2009

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