PROFESSIONAL Fashion Design LABORATORY CERTIFICATE Course Descriptions 

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FDSN 0100 FASHION ART AND DESIGN LABORATORY
This no-credit class is open to all students who need additional help in drawing and rendering.

FDSN 0120 DESIGN STUDIO LABORATORY
This no-credit class is open to all students who need additional help in fashion design.

GNST 4101 STUDY TOUR IN EUROPE
An optional course. ACA will invite students to see the world of fashion through a visit to important industry and cultural events in Europe. The ability to judge significant factors of fashion and to analyze potential trends is developed. Students take field trips to major fashion houses, trade shows, and similar function. Special invitations to opera performances, art galleries, and museum exhibitions broaden creativity. The preparation of reports develops critical judgment. Prominent member of the fashion world lecture and give presentations as part of the course. Students will also turn in a research paper on a selected topic.
3 UNITS

GNST 4102 STUDY TOUR IN ASIA
An optional course. ACA will invite students to see the world of fashion through a visit to important industry and cultural events in Asia. The ability to judge significant factors of fashion and to analyze potential trends is developed. Students take field trips to major fashion houses, trade shows, and similar function. Special invitations to opera performances, art galleries, and museum exhibitions broaden creativity. The preparation of reports develops critical judgment. Prominent member of the fashion world lecture and give presentations as part of the course. Students will also turn in a research paper on a selected topic.
3 UNITS

QUARTER 1

FDSN 1010 COLOR LABORATORY
Basic understanding of color theory, color combinations, and the use of color in art and life. Projects include development of color wheels with creative shapes in mind, analysis of color schemes, and special use of intensity, value, and hue, focusing on color theory as developed in the Western oil painting tradition (from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance to the present).
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LAB PER WEEK

FDSN 1121 FASHION ART & DESIGN I                                                                     
Students learn how to develop and draw fundamental fashion figures. This course will stress the movement and proportions of both male and female fashion figures and garment details through analysis of photographs and figure research as a basis for the creation of fashion design sketches in pencil and watercolor.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK

FDSN 1111 TRENDS & FASHION I
This course has two goals: 1) to develop a basic awareness of the fundamentals of all aspects of the business of fashion; and 2) to study of the flow of European and American Haute Couture to Prêt-a-porter. This course introduces students to famous designers; students then research 4- 5 designers followed by a presentation of their life story.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK

GNST 2600 GENERAL ECONOMICS                                                                                                    Prerequisites: GNST 1600                                                                                                                                  A survey of basic microeconomic principles and problems. Students study the concepts of markets, supply and demand, GNP, inflation, monetary policy, and types of economic systems.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE PER WEEK

QUARTER 2

FDSN 2121 ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO I
This course provides a foundation in fashion and the basics of designing separates and causal apparel for the sports wear market. Students work through carefully selected projects aimed at developing research skills, interpreting and developing ideas, creative design and the ability to communicate ideas fluently and quickly in rough form on paper. Students gain confidence in their work through critique. Students will be introduced to pattern designers.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK

FDSN 2111 TRENDS & CYCLES IN FASHION I
A study of the history of fashion from the Antiquity to the 19th century, with emphasis on recognition and understanding of trends and cycles and their application to current fashion.                                                   3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK

CDSN 1041 COSTUME HISTORY I
A general survey course tracing the change of western clothing tradition as a source of fashion and design, set against the development of culture from antiquity to the 19TH century. Students begin with an exploration of the Western ideals of beauty and continue with a specific study of the major areas of fashion revivals: classic, exotic, country and romantic.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS PER WEEK INCLUDES SLIDE LECTURES, FIELD TRIPS, AND PROJECTS

TDSN 1200 TEXTILE LAB
Students are introduced to the basic properties of textiles. Focus is placed on the identification of woven and non-woven fabrics. The course includes hands-on analysis of fabric swatches Students also gain practical experience in dye processes and burnt testing.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LAB PER WEEK

QUARTER 3

FDSN 2122 ADVANCED DESIGN STUDIO II
The use and understanding of stretch, knit, and woven fabrics to create body contouring designs for sportswear and evening wear markets are explored. Applications of denim principles to active sports wear, including swim wear. Students will work with pattern designers.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK

FDSN 2211 DIGITAL FASHION DESIGN I
An introduction to basic computer language and practices, employing Macintosh computer and related digital devices: scanners, printers, Wacom tablets, and internet use. Students use Adobe Photoshop to create repeat patterns and a dynamic collection of storyboards.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK

TDSN 2020 EMBELLISHMENT
Application of design principles to the embellishment of garments and accessories, with emphasis on techniques, creation of original designs, and fashion trends. Embellishment includes embroidery, silks screening, crystal and nail head, appliqué, etc. Techniques are developed through hands-on experimentation, as well as finishes and hand-printing or computer processing.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK

MKTG 4100 CLOTHING AND SOCIETY                                                                                          Prerequisite: FDSN 3112
An advanced social science course that examines the development of dress, adornment, and appearance as a nonverbal mode of communication and explores the meaning of clothing in our global fashion market place.                                                                                                                                                                     3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE PER WEEK

QUARTER 4

FDSN 3140 GALLERY FASHION SHOW PORTFOLIO
Each student develops a collection in an individualized area of apparel specialization. A representative group of samples from the collection is completed through individual study under the guidance of an experienced design instructor. Students will also learn the digital skills applicable to their final portfolio. A four-week internship in the industry accompanies this course.
1 UNITS: 1 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK

FDSN 3230 GALLERY FASHION SHOW PREPARATION
Students learn the importance of how a balanced collection is developed through meetings, discussions, and modification with pattern designer and professional model. Each student will develop a portfolio collection in an individualized area of apparel specialization. Students will learn application of digital skills to portfolio development.
5 UNITS: 5 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK

FDSN 3240 FASHION ACCESSORIES
A course that emphasizes the importance of accessorizing to fashion by incorporating beauty through the creation of buttons, buckles, corsages, broches, and more.
3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE/LAB PER WEEK

MNGT 4300 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT                                                                             Prerequisite: GNST 2510                                                                                                                               This course is designed for students who ultimately are going to open and run their own businesses, with an emphasis on the fashion industry. The course will take the student from the basics of choosing a legal business form, through accounting for Management, Financial Planning, Basics of Income Tax, Investment Management and Wealth Building, Branding and Trademarks, Marketing and Sales, and a wealth of information on the process of developing effective business habits that lead to success. We will examine the entire process of Motivation, Discipline, Time Management, Goal Setting, Proven Success Strategies, and other like subjects.                                                                                                                     3 UNITS: 3 HOURS LECTURE PER WEEK