FSAD 2640 - Fashion Draping

Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: FSAD 1250 and FSAD 1450. Recommended: drawing course. Course fee: minimum $250 for materials; lab fee: $30.

C. Blumenkamp.

In this studio course we examine the process of creating a three-dimensional garment from the two-dimensional fabric. The principles and processes of draping, advanced flat-pattern making, and industrial construction methods using a variety of materials are investigated through project work. Assigned problems require students to make judgments regarding the design process, the nature of materials, body structure, function, and fashion.

Outcome 1: Students will demonstrate basic draping skills and understanding of fabric properties, sewability, support structures, embellishment, and choice of suitable materials for apparel designs.

Outcome 2: Students will demonstrate understanding of the interactions among silhouette, line, materials, and construction choices to create quality apparel designs.

Outcome 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to create pattern shapes for any design.