FASH 32 - History of Fashion

FASH 32
3 units
History of Fashion
54 hours lecture
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.

Description

Formerly FD 32. This course is a survey of the evolution of clothing styles from the ancient Egyptian to the present time period. Content includes the importance of dress as a social record and how dress has influenced lifestyle, culture and contemporary fashions. The course emphasizes the effects of dress and relationships to political, social and economic conditions.

Transferability

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations

Identifiers & Codes

Department: Family and Consumer Studies
School: Career Education
Academic Level: Undergraduate
TOP Code: 130300 - Fashion
CTE Status: Yes
SAM Code: C - Clearly Occupational
Credit or Noncredit: Credit

Class Size Max, Units, Hours

Class Size Maximum: 35
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Supplemental Hours: 0
Credit Units: 3
Out of Class Hours: 6
Weekly In-Class Hours: 3
Teaching Units: 3
Total Student Learning Hours: 162
Total Contact Hours: 54

Requisites & Limitations on Enrollment

Catalog Information

Grade Mode: Student Choice
Are there Materials Fees for the course? No
Is the course repeatable? No

Student Learning Outcomes & Course Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes:
  • 1. Identify and evaluate the connections between cultural, social, economic, political, and environmental developments and garment design.
  • 2. Analyze dress from historical periods and compare and contrast current fashions to previous fashion cycles.
Course Objectives:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of how fashion is a reflection of people's lives and thinking.
2. Use proper terminology to identify the details of historical garments.
3. Identify the aesthetics and creative endeavors of various well-known designers.

Course Content

Course Content:
I. Introduction
A. Evolution of Fashion
B. Influence, effects and relationships to political, social and economic conditions
C. Sign of the Times - culture, aesthetics, lifestyle

3 Hour(s)

II. Ancient World Fashion Overview
A. Egypt and Greece
B. Rome

6 Hour(s)

III. Study the importance of economic events as they relate to fashion and how fashion reflects the needs of people's lifestyles during the 1600's-1920
A. The Middle Ages: Medieval and Gothic
B. Renaissance
C. Baroque-17th Century
D. Rococo and French Revolution-18th Century
E. Romantic, Crinoline, Bustle, an Hourglass periods-19th Century
F. Edwardian, Hobble, First War, 20th Century

24 Hour(s)

IV. Study prominent fashion, fashion designers, and world-wide events as they relate to fashion.
A. 1920-1980
12 Hour(s)
 
V. Study the profiles of designers and analyze designs reflecting lifestyles and economics of current society.
A. 1990’s-present
6 Hour(s)
 
VI. Evolution of Fashion
A. Design trends of the future relating to the fashion cycle.
B. Analyze past trends to forecast future trends

3 Hour(s)

Methods of Instruction & Active Learning

Instructional Method(s):
  • Other
Examples: The instructional methods typically used in this course shall include: a) Lectures, for the presentation of significant content material, theories, concepts and chronology of events. b) Class discussion, for clarification of content material, more intensive critical thinking and development. c) Powerpoints, videos, and historical garments to further illustrate important ideas, events and personalities in history. d) Collaborative group work, involving discussion, analysis and group reporting on important primary and secondary documents used in class.

Assignment for In and Out of Class

Assignment Types:
  • Substantial college level writing assignment, such as: essay(s), written homework, term/research paper, and/or other (Required).
  • Substantial college level reading assignment, such as: textbook, journal article(s), literature, and/or other (specify)
  • Class Presentation
  • Group Assignment
  • Portfolio
Examples: Students will write a 3-5 page research paper that explores the art, aesthetics, and social issues within a historic fashion period and country and then compares and contrasts it with its contemporary counterpart. Research will include social roles, status, religion, stereotypes, body modifications, adornment, and modesty. Textbook reading is required as well as related reading assignments from selected texts/periodicals, internet sites and instructor generated handouts. Students create a virtual fashion museum exhibit as if they were the curator of the exhibit. They will curate a collection of 10-15 articles of clothing and artwork from the selected historical period and support the political, social, cultural, and artistic connections between the garments and artwork. Students will present a research project and give a 10 minute oral report. Students work in small groups to share examples of the most significant silhouettes of the 20th century and connect them to art, culture, and social issues during that period in time. Students compile a modern adaptation style book of contemporary fashions influenced by period dress.

Methods of Evaluation

Written Evaluations:
  • Essay Exam(s)
  • Term or Other Paper(s)
  • Written Homework
Computational or Non-Computational Problem Solving Demonstrations:
  • Exam(s)
Further Methods of Evaluation:
  • Portfolio
  • Oral Presentation(s)
Examples: Students compile a modern adaptation style book of contemporary fashions influenced by period dress. Research reports are graded on correct terminology, content, completeness, and timeliness. Homework may be evaluated on following instructions, accuracy of content, and completion in a timely manner. Students will be tested using essay, multiple choice, true/false, matching and completion questions offered in Unit and Final exams. Such exams are graded based on the accuracy of responses. Modern adaptation style book will be completed and assigned point values for accuracy of labeling and thoroughness of garment analysis. Students will be evaluated based on effective organization of topic, creativity, and delivery.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibilty

The Family and Consumer Studies Department is dedicated to providing an environment where all students feel valued, supported, and able to achieve their goals. In our Fashion and Nutrition courses, we use teaching practices that recognize and respect the wide range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences students bring with them. We incorporate learning materials that reflect diverse perspectives within Fashion and Nutrition, and we design activities that help students relate technical skills to their own communities and career interests. To promote full participation, we focus on accessibility, clear communication, and flexible learning approaches. Our department continuously reviews our curriculum and engages in professional development to ensure our courses remain equitable, relevant, and responsive to the evolving needs of our students and the technology workforce.

Representative Textbooks and Materials

Representative Textbook:

Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style. Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff. DK Publishing, Inc. 2019.
Since fashion history is only considered historical when it is more than 10 years old the publishers have not released more current editions.
Survey of Historic Costume by Phyllis G. Tortora, Sara B. Marcketti. Fairchild. 2021.
Since fashion history is only considered historical when it is more than 10 years old the publishers have not released more current editions.

Recommended Textbook:

ITEMS: Is Fashion Modern? Paola Antonelli and Michelle M. Fisher. MoMA Publications. 2017.

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