FAS331 Fashion Design I

[2–6, 5 cr.]

This studio incorporates design research and concept development in the production of garments and accessories for casual wear. Drawing methods and design techniques are introduced within the studio along with the fundamentals of apparel construction. Students are expected to develop a wide knowledge base while working with different classifications of casual wear clothing. The studio also introduces sketching, flat patternmaking, experimentation with a select range of protein, cellulose and synthetic textiles and materials, in addition to specking and trend reporting in the process of developing a series of casual garments.

Prerequisite: FND236 Design Studio II – Co-requisite: FAS341 Construction I and FAS351 Digital Studio I