FAS382 Contour Design

[2–2, 3 cr.]

The main focus of this course is on equipping students with the skills necessary for designing and creating women’s lingerie and corsets. The course will involve a thorough examination of the fundamental construction methods and industry-specific materials related to lingerie and corsetry. Throughout the course, students will delve into everything from design research to fabrication, with a particular emphasis on technical endeavors that scrutinize the techniques and materials employed in the production of corsets, cinchers, and bras. The course will also cover specialized pattern drafting skills, construction methods, and specific materials such as boning, busks, grommets, underwire, fusing, and quilting. While this course is highly technical, the projects will still take into account cultural norms and contexts, as well as historical references. Students will document their work in a technical portfolio that reflects a contemporary approach to corsetry in accordance with current market trends.

Pre-requisite: FAS336