FASH 52 - Design Studio: Collections
FASH 52
3 units
Design Studio: Collections
36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: FASH 50 or FASH 51.
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.
Description
Transferability
Transferable to CSU Only
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: 25
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Supplemental Hours: 0
Credit Units: 3
Out of Class Hours: 4
Weekly In-Class Hours: 5
Teaching Units: 5
Total Student Learning Hours: 270
Total Contact Hours: 198
Requisites & Limitations on Enrollment
Prerequisites: FASH 50 or FASH 51
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. Analyze trends, define target markets, and identify emerging concepts for a specific local apparel company and conduct an interview with the designer, merchandiser, or owner of the company, to create a saleable cohesive collection of garments in line with their brand ethos and aesthetic.
- 2. Create an apparel collection employing skills of draping and/or flat pattern drafting.
Course Objectives:
1. Research a theme for a fashion line and design a collection of apparel based on the theme for a particular target customer, market, and season.
2. Create a theme concept board and illustrated presentation board consisting of figures and flat sketches.
3. Demonstrate the skill of draping and/or flat pattern drafting to develop the collection.
4. Construct sample garments and production quality garments.
5. Produce a pattern on butcher paper and complete a spec sheet, pattern card and cost sheet for each garment.
6.Research and analyze the influence of international, domestic, and local brands and designers in the fashion industry.
7. Participate in a line review presentation in front of peers and industry professionals.
Course Content
Course Content:
I. Overview of Course
A. Review of equipment selection, care and use.
B. Review of terms used in pattern drafting, pattern draping and sewing.
C. Review spec sheet, cost sheet and pattern card requirements.
D. Research future fashion trends.
1. Read trend forecasting reports, trade journals, and glossies.
2. Summarize the strongest trends for the chosen market segmentation. Include basic silhouette, design lines, colors and textures.
A. Review of equipment selection, care and use.
B. Review of terms used in pattern drafting, pattern draping and sewing.
C. Review spec sheet, cost sheet and pattern card requirements.
D. Research future fashion trends.
1. Read trend forecasting reports, trade journals, and glossies.
2. Summarize the strongest trends for the chosen market segmentation. Include basic silhouette, design lines, colors and textures.
9 hours
II. Define your market
A. Compile target customer information for the proposed collection.
B. Choose a market and price range for the collection.
B. Choose a market and price range for the collection.
4.5 hours
III. Design the line
A. Identify the group name, season, market category, target customer and price range, and fabrics for a collection with a minimum of 6 coordinated garments.
B. Create a theme concept board and illustrations of the collection.
C. Class presentation of proposed theme and presentation board.
B. Create a theme concept board and illustrations of the collection.
C. Class presentation of proposed theme and presentation board.
18 hours
IV. Draft or drape 3 complete looks
A. Pattern – pattern paper
B. Prototype – muslin
B. Prototype – muslin
20.5 hours
V. Construction of 3 complete looks
A. Muslin sample
B. Factory sewing methods
B. Cost sheet and spec sheet for each garment
C. Production quality garment in fashion fabric
B. Factory sewing methods
B. Cost sheet and spec sheet for each garment
C. Production quality garment in fashion fabric
35 hours
VI. Line Review/Critique
A. Discuss fabrication, trim selection and the merchandising of the grouping.
B. Discuss target customer and sales potential.
C. Critique the styles and make suggestions describing what could be changed to improve the quality and marketability of the designs.
B. Discuss target customer and sales potential.
C. Critique the styles and make suggestions describing what could be changed to improve the quality and marketability of the designs.
3 hours
Methods of Instruction & Active Learning
Instructional Method(s):
- Other
Examples: Lecture, video, PowerPoint presentations, demonstration and guided practice are the predominant methods of instruction. For example, the instructor may present new concepts verbally during lecture, demonstrate these ideas, and have the students practice these concepts on their own to solve a variety of pattern drafting and garment construction techniques and to solve a variety of garment fit problems. Video and PowerPoint presentations may be used to deliver biographical information about famous designers and well known companies. Lecture may be used to present methods of effective organization of topic and qualities of effective presentations for class critiques.
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)
- Lab or field activity, product, and/or report
- Class Presentation
- Journal
- Portfolio
Examples: Students write a report about a local company that they visit and conduct an interview with the designer of the company. The report includes information about the target customer, biography of the designer or owner, marketing, design and merchandising of the line.
For each report students are responsible for:
1. Name of designer
2. Target customer information
3. History of designer and current owner/head designer
4. Market category (Juniors, Contemporary, Misses, etc.)
5. Price points
6. Name 3 fabrications used by the company
7. Review and analyze a collection
8. A photo of a garment created by the designer
9. Analysis of design sensibility of the designs and/or recent collections
Reading assignments are selected from online trade journals, suggested textbooks and hand outs.
Students complete a written evaluation and specification sheet on each project containing construction techniques, costing information and garment specifications such as finished measurements and the stitching requirements. Students complete a production quality pattern on oaktag paper and prototype garment for each design. Students design a collection with similar fabric and quality as used by the company.
Students present an oral report about a local company that they have visited and interviewed the designer.
Students present a moodboard, fabrics, illustrations, and completed garments at the final design critique to gain experience in supporting their ideas in front of a group of peers and to receive constructive criticism of their work by a panel of working professionals.
Students are required to maintain a sketchbook containing illustrations, conceptual drawings, and tears, based on a variety of inspirational sources such as fashion shows, art, history, and political events.
A student portfolio is compiled throughout the semester consisting of line development presentation boards and spec sheets. All content must be well organized and packaged in the portfolio.
Methods of Evaluation
Written Evaluations:
- Term or Other Paper(s)
- Laboratory Report(s)
- Written Homework
- Other
Computational or Non-Computational Problem Solving Demonstrations:
- Laboratory Report(s)
Further Methods of Evaluation:
- Skill Demonstrations such as class performances(s), fieldwork, performance exam(s)
- Portfolio
- Oral Presentation(s)
Examples: The written report is evaluated for creativity, accuracy, content, spelling, grammar, neatness, and professionalism. A rubric is used to evaluate completion of the assignment and is used in developing the final grade.requirement.
1. Name of company
2. Target customer information
3. Name and photo of the designer or owner/founder.
4. Market category (Juniors, Contemporary, Misses, etc.)
5. Price points
6. Name 3 fabrications used by the company
7. Inclusion of an article or review of a collection
8. A photo of a garment created by the designer or company
9. Describe in your own words the design sensibility of the line
Specification sheets, cost sheets, pattern cards, garment construction and pattern development is graded on neatness, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Student written reports will be evaluated based on basic English writing skills, completion of the assignment in a timely manner, and thorough and correct completion of the assignment based on the instructions.
The sketchbook journal is evaluated by points given for creativity, content, neatness, and professionalism. The points are used in developing the final grade.
Garment construction and pattern development is graded on neatness, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness according to industry standards. A rubric is used to evaluate assignments and is used in developing the final grade.
Garment construction is graded on neatness, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. Patterns are graded on neatness, line quality, accuracy of seam allowances, accuracy of facings and linings, placement of notches, correct grain lines, and pattern labels. Flat technical drawings, spec sheets, cost sheets and pattern cards are graded on accuracy, content, completeness, and timeliness.
Evaluation of the student portfolio will be based on creativity, completeness, presentation, organization and adherence to directions provided by the instructor.
Students will be evaluated based on effective organization of topic and qualities of effective presentations.
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:
Pattern Making for Fashion Design. Helen Joseph-Armstrong. 5th Edition. Pearson/Prentice Hall. 2011.
Draping For Apparel Design. Helen Joseph-Armstrong, Susan P. Ashdown. 4th Edition. Fairchild Books. 2022.
The Sewing Book. Alison Smith. 2018.
The textbooks have been selected by the fashion faculty and represent the newest editions available from the publishers.