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The development of basic skills and techniques in apparel construction. Students become familiar with the basics of machine sewing and multi-thread serger, master the standard range of stitches, master the seam types, learn fitting and construction techniques used in the industry.
This course provides a thorough approach to the fundamentals of textiles. The course focuses on comprehension of the interrelationship between components of textiles to help students understand and predict textile properties and performance. Fiber projects will be created and used to assess textile knowledge in the industry. The course will use the Ursuline College Historic Costume Study Collection as a research resource in fiber identification.
Introduces the concept of sketching designs and actual garments in flat format rather than on the fashion figure. Emphasis is on developing flat sketches used for story boards, computer aided design, designing, presentations, merchandising a line, spec sheets, and requirements for portfolio development.
This course is designed to introduce the student to apparel product development and global manufacturing. Students explore all steps essential to developing apparel such as researching trends, establishing means of production, and presenting collections to meet the needs of the merchandise buyers. Through studying the product development cycle, students will discern the ways in which product development is not limited only to apparel but other sources of merchandise as well. Students are required to complete three creative projects designed to enhance constructive and authentic knowledge of topics and issues presented over the course of the semester.
A history of the development of costume and fashion will be explored from its simple and practical beginnings to the growth of the multibillion-dollar global industry that it is today. The survey will mirror the development of civilization from ancient Egypt to the present, focusing on trends in clothing style, fabric, accessories, hairstyles, and footwear. The Ursuline College Historic Costume Study Collection will be used to show the relationship between 20th century American costume and fashion. A final project will recreate a period costume on a half-scale mannequin.
Introduction and application of computer-aided design will change the way fashion designers and merchandisers do business. This course uses Adobe Illustrator library graphics that allow for the rapid development and editing of an entire fashion line on a computer screen. The course will allow flexibility in making design changes, experimenting with color, motif, and details, without actually developing the prototype. The software system allows students to simplify every line of the sketches in producing collection boards. Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is recommended.
An interdisciplinary approach examines the apparel, textiles, and soft goods industries. This course will investigate the inherent problems and challenges facing the apparel industry. Emphasis is placed on an organizational plan for merchandising soft goods with a study of the buying process.
Television video and fashion show production through the study of budgets, runway design, commentary, and fashion coordination of movement, lighting, and music. Students in this class gain the creative knowledge and experience necessary to help produce a successful fashion show. Individual in-class projects stimulate the students?' creative ability to choose the basic theme and carry this theme throughout an entire production. The final project is the annual spring fashion show jointly created from start to finish by the entire class and the faculty. The class includes a faculty Executive Producer, Producer, Associate Producer and student Assistant Producers.
This course will introduce students to the field of visual display and merchandising with emphases on all aspects of visual display and merchandising, from classic techniques to the most avant-garde developments. This course will use textural and visual examples, on how to add interest to window and interior displays, optimizing the retailer?'s image and target market.
This class targets topics ranging from general business philosophies in specific regions locally and globally. Students will learn what to know before they go and how to sharpen their skills to get desired jobs in the industry. Speed Interviewing is practiced which includes etiquette, business attire, résumé development and business cards. Hot topics will be discussed to review what is new in the industry and revisit industry issues in a symposium forum setting.
The fashion intern is intended for the student employed in any segment of the apparel, accessories, soft goods, costume, and home interior industries. All academic procedures will be followed as administered by the Office of Career and Counseling Services. An off-campus experience will provide pre-professional experience related to the student?'s major. All students will be required to submit a résumé when they make appointments with the coordinator/director of internships. All academic internships must be completed before the last semester of the senior year
To minor in Fashion Merchandising, you'll take the following classes:
In addition, undergraduate students are also required to complete the Ursuline Core Curriculum.
