FSAD 1450 - Introduction to Fashion Design

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: FSAD 1140. Corequisites: FSAD 1350 and FSAD 1360. Minimum cost of materials: $200. Priority given to FSAD students and students transferring into FSAD. Apparel design majors should take course during first year. Limited to 30 students; 15 per lab.

A. Racine.

Intensive study of principles and processes of flat-pattern design with emphasis on creative expression in upscale children’s fashions. Through studio projects, students develop an understanding of the techniques needed to produce apparel from technical sketches, flat pattern design processes, and garment assembly.