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3D Fashion Design 1 + 2
Textile Identification
[3 CREDITS PER SEMESTER]
[2 CREDITS]
Studio Elective: Advanced Sewing Technique
This course begins with an introduction to basic
This course increases the knowledge of natural and
[2 CREDITS]
garment construction and production. Through
synthetic fibers, fabrics, and materials as well as
Students will be introduced to particular master
the practice of draping muslin on the mannequin,
the range and application of textiles to the special
techniques and will deepen their fundamental
students achieve understanding of how materials fall
requirements of clothing production. Students are
sewing and draping skills. Through various
and the foundation of pattern shapes: bodices, skirts,
given an overview of the textile and fiber markets,
cutting techniques and exercises they will
sleeves, and collars. Essential garment assembly
including fiber identification, knowledge of yarns, and
explore different finishings – both traditional
techniques are introduced. Short project briefs
fabric constructions. Dyeing, printing, and finishing
and contemporary – and achieve an essential
encourage intensive three-dimensional research
methods are introduced to learn characteristics of
understanding of garment technology. Working
and an exploration of a variety of three-dimension
finished cloth for end use. The historical background
to set briefs, students demonstrate their expertise
methods and techniques. The course initiates a
of different textiles is examined as well as
through technical experimentation on details
flexible, experimental and critical approach towards
contemporary developments and the changing values
and final garments. The course is divided into
materials, volumes, and shapes from which design
assigned to different textiles.
three specific modules, each module is taught by
concepts emanate into an individual, personal problem-solving process.
a different professional from the fashion industry,
Textile Elective: Creative Textile Development
Pattern Drafting 1 + 2
[2 CREDITS] PREREQUISITE:
[2 CREDITS PER SEMESTER]
SURFACE TREATMENTS ON FABRICS
Students develop an understanding of professional
This course guides the student through the various
pattern making, metric pattern cutting, and drafting
textile developments and techniques created for
skills. They learn about the architecture of garments
fashion and interior design collections. After a general
and the technical implications of flat construction
introduction of advanced textile treatments including
for the fit. Basic patterns for bodices, skirts, sleeves,
digital print, students are encouraged to define design
and collars are undertaken. In the second semester,
concepts with at least three self-directed research
more advanced methods and techniques are explored.
projects in view of their collection work. They will
Concurrently, students learn to draft many of the
explore specific techniques in depth, or develop various
same patterns on the computer.
mixed media techniques, ranging from hand-painting to felting, innovative smocking, 3D fabric manipulation or digital printing, in small and large scales. Students will be expected to make contribution to the design field by focusing in particular on innovation, and must show ability to undertake a personal creative direction.
allowing students access to a variety of skills and expertise in the technical aspects of sewing.
Courses at CVA IF200: Introduction to Sewing [3 CREDITS]
Students will be introduced to basic sewing methods of garments and three-dimensional forms. Students will learn how to use a sewing machine and apply the various stitches. This is an interdisciplinary course designed to give students the technical skills necessary for basic fabric construction.