Fashion Design
Courses
FASH 500 Sustainable Practice in Fashion 3.0 Credits
Introduction to responsible/sustainable practices for ethical design, development, and marketing of fashion product. Course includes the exploration of global and regional markets engaged in these practices.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
FASH 501 Fashion Drawing I 3.0 Credits
Examines the fashion figure, fabrication, and conceptual design through the use of black, white, and gray media. Includes classroom drawing from a live model and weekly critiques.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
FASH 502 Fashion Drawing II 3.0 Credits
Examines fashion forms, fabrication, and conceptual design through the use of color and mixed media. Works toward the development of a personal "fashion look" and an understanding of drawing as it relates to the fashion industry. Includes live model.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
FASH 504 Materials Exploration 3.0 Credits
This course examines the relationship of fibers, processes and textile creation and form as it relates to the body. Students will learn how to transform and manipulate fabric by uncovering processes that allow the metamorphosis of planar materials into three-dimensional works.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
FASH 509 Visual Communication in Fashion 3.0 Credits
Introduces digital skills and presentation techniques used for communication in the fashion industry. Students will be introduced to research–based design practice.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
FASH 512 Surface Design for Textiles 3.0 Credits
Investigates traditional and digital techniques of surface design. This course explores aesthetics, color theory, motif development and layout for use in multiple fashion categories.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is FASH or major is IAD.
FASH 514 Fashion Portfolio I 3.0 Credits
Requires the creation of a portfolio of original designs executed in a medium of choice. Explores various market segments of the industry and includes project reviews by critics who are specialists in these areas.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 502 [Min Grade: C]
FASH 515 Computer Aided Design for Patternmaking 3.0 Credits
Develops skills in digital patternmaking, grading and marker-making using Clo 3-D Software. Process is tested with a muslin prototype and a final garment.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 342 [Min Grade: C] or FASH 528 [Min Grade: C] or FASH 628 [Min Grade: C]
FASH 518 Technical Design for Industry 3.0 Credits
Fashion data visualization for use in the design and manufacturing of fashion product. Students create accurate flat sketches and detailed technical packs for product life cycle management.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 541 [Min Grade: C]
FASH 519 Fashion Design in 3-D Space 3.0 Credits
Students explore clo 3-D virtual garment simulation. Draping directly on the avatar, individual designs are realized through a zero-waste process. Material properties are tested on the avatar in motion.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
FASH 520 Research Methodologies in Fashion Design Practice 1.0-3.0 Credit
This course is designed to equip fashion design students with research methodologies applicable to both practical and academic research in the field of fashion studies. The course will cover comprehensive strategies for formulating and addressing complex research problems or questions, with an emphasis on developing rigorous and innovative inquiry skills.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
FASH 524 Advanced Fashion Design in 3-D Space 3.0 Credits
This is an advanced level of Fashion Design in 3D Space. Students will work on special 3D Fashion projects and/or a self-directed project.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 9 credits
Prerequisites: FASH 519 [Min Grade: D]
FASH 528 Patternmaking II 3.0 Credits
Differences in the material properties of fabric require the designer to use a variety of approaches to take a design concept to realization. Advances skills of FASH-341 and includes an introduction to basic draping and how to translate on to paper.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 341 [Min Grade: C] or FASH 541 [Min Grade: C]
FASH 534 Virtual Costume Design 3.0 Credits
Using 3D virtual design software, students create historic and futuristic 3D costume design to enhance a virtual story. Through historical costume research students will learn how to use costume design to develop narrative. This course is open to students across the University.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 9 credits
Prerequisites: VSST 111 [Min Grade: D]
FASH 535 History of Costume I: Preclassical to 1800 3.0 Credits
Traces the rise of Western costume from the ancient world through 1800, including political, economic, and social influence on aesthetic development in dress.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
FASH 536 History of Costume II: 1800-1920 3.0 Credits
Traces the history of costume from 1800 through 1920, including the political, economic, and social influence on aesthetic development in dress.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
FASH 537 History of Costume III: 1920 to Present 3.0 Credits
Examines fashion and dress trends from 1920 through the 21st century within their sociocultural, political, and economic contexts. The course also explores how globalization, technology, and mass media impact the aesthetics of dress.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
FASH 541 Patternmaking I 4.0 Credits
Explores basic patternmaking techniques and manipulations and establishes comparisons between drafting and draping techniques in the development of standard slopers.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 241 [Min Grade: C]
FASH 543 Tailoring 3.0 Credits
In this course, building on skills mastered in FASH 341-Flat Pattern Design and FASH 528-Draping Design, the student is instructed in the complex pattern-making, draping, construction and fitting techniques necessary to produce a tailored suit or coat.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 528 [Min Grade: C]
FASH 548 Fashion Design I: Fabric to Form 3.0 Credits
Exploring unconventional sources for design research, students use problem solving in design to take concepts from 2-D to 3-D with an emphasis on materials.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 528 [Min Grade: C] or FASH 628 [Min Grade: C]
FASH 553 Fashion Design II: Knitwear 3.0 Credits
Survey of knitwear design development includes yarn identification and knitted structures. Students hands-on experience learning digital knitting technology with SES Apex software and Shima Seiki electronic knitting machines in the design process.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 520 [Min Grade: C]
FASH 554 Fashion Design III: Sustainable Design 3.0 Credits
Using responsible eco-friendly concepts, students design original collections for men’s and women’s wear. Zero waste design, up-cycling and de-reconstruction methods are considered in the circular design process.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 553 or FASH 530 or FASH 630
FASH 555 Fashion Design IV: Collection Research & Development 3.0 Credits
Expands and broadens technical skills and lays the groundwork for development of the senior collection. This includes design research and prototype development.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 554 [Min Grade: B-] or FASH 550 [Min Grade: B-] or FASH 631 [Min Grade: B-]
FASH 600 Fashion Industry Internship 0.0 Credits
Provides relevant off campus employment for students; they experience design and production processes in an industrial setting.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is FASH.
FASH 633 Couture Techniques 3.0 Credits
Emphasizes a particular limit of time, cost, or material and expands development of technical solutions to construction and production problems.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 550 [Min Grade: C] or FASH 730 [Min Grade: C] or FASH 555 [Min Grade: C]
FASH 650 Machine Knitting 3.0 Credits
Machine Knitting is an introduction to knitwear design specialization. Students learn to style and draw knit garments to develop a professional portfolio. Technical information regarding yarn analysis, stitch construction, pattern and garment construction are the focus of this class.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 12 credits
Prerequisites: FASH 241 [Min Grade: C] and (VSST 112 [Min Grade: C] or VSST 113 [Min Grade: C])
FASH 651 Accessory Design 3.0 Credits
This course provides students with concepts and skills to design traditional and contemporary fashion accessories with emphasis in embroidery; applique; hand painting; and clay, plastic and ceramic work.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 554 [Min Grade: C]
FASH 653 Intimate Apparel Design 3.0 Credits
This course will offer an introduction to the foundations and sleepwear marketplace. Primary focus will be on the design and execution of two pieces for this market. Students will learn how to construct a bra (molded cups) and how to incorporate these details into their final looks for this market. In addition, students will learn the safe operation of the specialty sewing machines for knit construction.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 629 [Min Grade: C] or FASH 529 [Min Grade: C] or FASH 548 [Min Grade: C]
FASH 655 Advanced Machine Knitting 3.0 Credits
Advanced Machine Knitting is a further exploration into the software and machinery used in knit product production. Students will participate in all stages of product development from yarn and stitch selection, swatch sampling, gauge analysis, pattern writing, knitting output, and assembly methods.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 9 credits
Prerequisites: FASH 650 [Min Grade: D]
FASH 664 Fashion Portfolio II 3.0 Credits
This course will involve research, development and execution of a finished fashion designer portfolio. Students will create a physical and electronic portfolio for the global market place.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 514 [Min Grade: C] and FASH 553 [Min Grade: C]
FASH 666 Business of Fashion 3.0 Credits
Presents the following topics in seminar: fashion merchandising as a link between producer and final consumer, retail distribution, interpreting consumer demand, merchandise assortment planning, unit and inventory control, and pricing; fashion marketing and manufacturing, including the marketing process, components of the fashion industry, market evaluation, demographic and psychographic factors, manufacturing components and processes, and case studies.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
FASH 685 Collection I 3.0 Credits
Requires proposal, design, and execution of related garments to form a collection. Emphasizes the designer's goals. Includes professional critique.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 555 [Min Grade: C]
FASH 686 Collection II 3.0 Credits
Continues FASH 685 Collection I. Includes professional critique.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: FASH 685 [Min Grade: C] or FASH 865 [Min Grade: C]
FASH 698 Fashion Design Thesis 1.0-3.0 Credit
In a chosen area of specialization, students prepare a written, formal record of the investigation, development, execution, analysis, and reflection of independent creative work in Fashion Design. This course parallels the Fashion Design Collection sequence unless prior approval is gained and builds on previous research coursework.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 12 credits
FASH 699 Comprehensive Examination in Fashion Design 0.0 Credits
Provides a comprehensive examination in the field of fashion design. Required of candidates for the M.S. degree upon satisfactory completion of the coursework for the degree.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
FASH I599 Independent Study in Fashion Design 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
FASH I699 Independent Study in Fashion Design 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
FASH I799 Independent Study in Fashion Design 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
FASH T580 Special Topics in Fashion Design 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
FASH T680 Special Topics in Fashion Design 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
FASH T780 Special Topics in Fashion Design 1.0-4.0 Credit
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit