FAS342 Construction II

[2–2, 3 cr.]

This is an advanced course in the technical construction of garments and accessories. Advanced pattern drafting, sewing techniques, challenging fabric choices that elaborate on knitwear yarns and textures, extensible/stretch fabrics and micro fabrics, hybridization of textiles in structure, texture and connections, knitwear hand and machine techniques (yarn technology, card punching for flat and circular machines), crocheting, embroidery and embellishment of fabrics such as quilting, cartridge pleating and trapunto are all explored in this course, which will give students a thorough knowledge of their craft. The course is also supported by guided tours of couture houses to observe how sophisticated garments are produced.

Prerequisites: FAS341 Construction I – Co-requisite: FAS332 Fashion Design II and FAS352 Digital Studio II