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Fashion 1
Career Opportunities in Fashion
1 unit; 1 hour lecture
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course surveys career opportunities in fashion. Students will explore the uniqueness of both themselves and the industry in all of its complexity through classroom exercises and visits in the field.
Fashion 2
Presentation Techniques for Fashion
1 unit; .5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course will assist the student in developing techniques for fashion presentation. Basic concepts and techniques of applied design, including media presentation methods and visual communication are studied.
Fashion 3
Fashion Introduction to Macintosh
1 unit; .5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
The student is introduced to the basic operation of the Macintosh computer. The software learned in this course will be reinforced in Fashion design for project assignments.
Note: Same as Family and Consumer Studies 3, Interior Design 3, Nutrition and Foods 3.
Fashion 4ab
Computer Fashion Illustration
1 unit; .5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Prerequisite: Fashion 3 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course incorporated the use of a computer aided garment detail library with an illustrative software to sketch, illustrate and design apparel groups. Students will design and develop line sheets, cost sheets and hang tags for advertising.
Fashion 10ab
Clothing Construction I
3 units; 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course provides analysis and application of basic clothing construction techniques. Student projects are selected in accordance with skill level. The projects are to be made distinctly different fabrics incorporating suitable techniques to be compatible with fabric structure. Consumer decision-making is emphasized.
Fashion 11ab
Clothing Construction II
3 units; 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: one semester of Fashion 10ab with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course offers a study and development of contemporary garment construction using advanced techniques and procedures. Projects include garments made of a currently fashionable but “difficult to handle” fabric. Emphasis is placed on experimentation of the appropriate application of various techniques and procedures in construction garments with workmanship of high quality.
Fashion 14
Pattern Grading
1 unit; 0.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Prerequisite: Fashion 26A with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course covers sizing commercial and individual patterns for the adult run of sizes.
Fashion 15ab
Fashion Sketching
2 units; 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: one semester of Art 10ab with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
Sketching and media techniques for fashion design and merchandising students are studied. Instruction includes the developing of fashion figure (croqui) drawing (men, women and children) in relation to proportion and scale. Students apply basic techniques of drawing a descriptive garment trade sketch. Fabric rendering using pencil, pen and ink, felt tip pens and markers is expected.
Fashion 16ab
Fashion Illustrating
2 units; 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: one semester of Fashion 15ab with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
The course emphasizes drawing the fashion figure in detailed proportion using different media. Projects will cover fabric rendering, advertising, illustration and preparing the student for portfolio presentation. Emphasis is placed on developing apparel design by rendering designs with use of appropriate software for the apparel industry.
Fashion 17
Decorative Textiles
1 units; .5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course covers decorative techniques applied to fabrics. Designer details will be applied using the following techniques: beading, dyeing, printing, machine embroidery, painting and quilting.
Note: Letter grade or CR/NCR option.
Fashion 20
Textiles
3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 84
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This introductory course covers characteristics of textiles for Fashion Design majors. Students are introduced to: various fibers, yarn types, fabrication, coloring, printing and finishing methods. Selection, use and care textiles are emphasized.
Note: Same as Family and Consumer Studies 20, Interior Design 20.
Fashion 23
Fitting and Alterations
2 units; 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: one semester of Fashion 10ab with a minimum grade of C
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course teaches alteration and repair of Ready-to-Wear (RTW) clothing and commercial patterns to conform to body contours by analysis of problem areas and by using principles and methods of sewing techniques for the dressmaker, tailor and home sewer.
Fashion 24abc
Tailoring
3 units; 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: one semester of Fashion 10ab with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course covers the principles and techniques of hand, machine and speed tailoring of garments commonly used by the tailor, costume technician and apparel designer.
Fashion 26A
Basic Design and Patternmaking
3 units; 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: Fashion 11ab with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 84
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course covers flat pattern methods in dress and separates apparel using the basic sample size for women’s and girls’ wear.
Fashion 26B
Basic Dress Design Through
Draping Process
3 units; 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: one semester of Fashion 10ab with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course is the study of draping techniques to create original garment designs. The draping process is the development of a garment through fabric manipulation directly on a dress form. To maintain design integrity, this course emphasizes the relationship of the fabric hand, color print and structure so students will be able to solve unfamiliar design problems.
Fashion 27
Fashion Merchandising
3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 84
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course introduces students to the fashion merchandising industry and its philosophies. The course content includes an overview of the fashion industry and careers in merchandising as well as planning, selecting, selling, and promoting fashion merchandise. Also covered are the math principles required for merchandising and tracking fashion trends.
Fashion 28
Visual Merchandising
2 units; 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 84
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
In this course students are introduced to the basic concepts, techniques, and planning procedures for the visual approach to selling merchandise. Current methods of visual merchandising are discussed including the use of mannequins, signage, and marketing as well as store planning and layout.
Fashion 29ab
Computer Aided Design/Patternmaking
3 units; 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: Fashion 3 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent equivalent
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course covers the application of computer pattern aided design “PAD System” software. Using the tools of the PAD system, students will draft and manipulate basic blocks and garment styles. Students will work in teams to simulate the work environment.
Note: Letter grade or CR/NCR option.
Fashion 31
History of Costume
3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 84
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course covers the important periods of costume design and their effects and relationships to political, social and economic conditions of the times and how they have influenced life style and culture. Emphasis is placed on both aesthetic and functional aspects of costumes and their importance in the evolution and inspiration of modern dress.
Note: Fashion 31 is now a General Education course under Associate in Science Degree Requirements: Section A-3, Humanities: Fashion 31
Fashion 35
Applied Color Theory
2 units; 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 84
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
In this course students are introduced to the essential theories of color perception and applied problems involving color interaction phenomenon, effects, and function that occur in fashion design. Students will use color as a visual language to modify space perception and to generate an emotional response when applied to fashion.
Fashion 36
Advanced Apparel Pattern Making and Draping Design
3 units; 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: Fashion 25, 26A and 26B with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course continues the study of flat pattern drafting and draping methods to produce apparel patterns quickly and accurately. For the development of design skills, students create individual projects that have unusual drafting angles and intricate draping details.
Fashion 37
Design for Apparel Manufacture
3 units; 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: Fashion 14, 36, one semester of 15ab and 29ab with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course covers the development of “designing a line of clothing: using industry production techniques and equipment, from sketch to pattern and final construction.
Note: This course is offered spring semester only.
Fashion 41
Fashion Analysis and Selection
3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 84
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
In this course students are introduced to the societal importance of apparel and personal appearance. Emphasis is placed on social, psychological, cultural, and physical clothing needs. Additional topics covered include the history of fashion design, elements and principles of design, wardrobe planning, identifying quality, and clothing care, fit, and purchasing.
Fashion 42abc (formerly 42)
Fashion Show Production and Promotion
3 units; 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab plus 18 hours to be arranged
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 84
Credit; degree applicable
Transfer CSU
This course is a study of the directing and coordinating of fashion promotions, the psychology used in the marketing of fashion products, the functions of the fashion coordinator, and the techniques and procedures for presenting fashion. Students will evaluate advertising campaigns and participate in two promotions.
Fashion 50
Special Topics in Fashion
Units determined by individual course; lecture/lab hours determined by individual course
The course is designed to explore topics in Fashion more specific than provided in other courses in the regular department curriculum. Students are referred to the current schedule of classes for details of specific courses.
Fashion 95abcd
Cooperative Career Education
2-4 units; hours to be arranged
Enrollment Limitation:
Parallel Plan (Work and Attend School at the Same Time): Enrollment in a minimum of seven units, including Cooperative Career Education; employment in a job related to the major or career goal by the third week of the semester; completion of or current enrollment in one course from the major
Alternate Plan (Work and Attend School Alternately): successful completion of one semester at El Camino College including one course from the major before initial enrollment plan; enrollment limited to one other class during the semester; employment in a job related to the major or career goal by the third week of the semester; successful completion of at least seven units of other class work at El Camino before re-enrolling in plan
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU - limitations apply
Through a set of learning objectives established by the student, employer, and instructor, each student will work with and learn from experts in the Fashion field. These experiences will enable students to improve job skills, and analyze career opportunities and requirements, and compare these to personal potential and expectations.
Note: The maximum total units earned for CCE under both plans may not exceed 16 units.
Fashion 99abc
Independent Study
1-3 units; hours to be arranged
Enrollment Limitation: two courses in Fashion with a minimum grade of B in each and acknowledgment by the instructor with whom the student will work
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU - limitations apply
This course provides special advanced studies in a subject field of Fashion not covered in the regular departmental offerings. Regular conferences with the instructor are coordinated with assigned Fashion projects (60 hours per unit).
Note: Refer to page 11 of the 2007-2008 El Camino College Catalog
Fashion 100
Fashion Studio
0 units; minimum 1 hour lab per semester
Non-credit
This course provides the fashion student as well as other interested students with individualized instruction related to apparel projects. Student will receive instruction in proper techniques appropriate to their specific project. Student will apply designing or sewing skills to specific areas of construction, and computer assistance with fashion software will be available.
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