SCHOOL OF FASHION DESIGN FALL 2011

DAY SCHEDULE: SEPT. 7th – DEC. 15^th

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CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION

Practical projects in fabricating garments; stylized and fitted muslins, selection and preparation of fabric, cutting, matching, hand sewing and industrial machine stitching, lining, pressing detailing and finishing.

Level I: Dressmaking/Beginners                                             Mon/Wed @ 9:00 am – 10:40 am

September 7^th through December 14^th

Level II: Dressmaking/Intermediate                                        Tues/Thurs @ 1:00 pm – 2:40 pm

September 8^th through December 15^th   

Level III: Swimwear, Activewear & Separates                                     Tues/Thurs @ 10:45 am – 12:25 pm

September 8^th through December 15^th   

COCKTAIL & EVENINGWEAR                                                    Tues/Thurs @ 4:20 pm – 6:00 pm

Advanced muslin patterns in cocktail, evening, and formal wear.

Prerequisite: Construction and Patternmaking I & II, and French Draping I

September 8^th through December 15^th  

COLOR & 2-D DESIGN                                                              Wednesday @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The principles of color:  theory, value, harmony. Color in line, form, space, and texture. Color in balance, proportion, harmony, and emphasis. Color in textile art and design. Principles of good design: balance, proportion, harmony, and emphasis. Applications of these principles to practical problems of fashion designs

September 7^th through December 7^th

COUTURE DETAIL                                                                      Wednesday @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Principles and techniques in fine hand/machine decoration, trim and self trim.

September 7^th through December 7^th

FASHION SKETCHING

Application of the principles of good design to fashion and techniques of presenting designs on paper; i.e., croquis, costume anatomy, media, fabric renderings, the fashion figure (designer workroom plates).

Level I: Beginner                                                                     Mon/Wed @ 1:00 pm – 2:40 pm

September 7^th through December 14^th

Level II: Intermediate                                                              Tues/Thurs @ 2:45 pm – 4:25 pm

September 8^th through December 14^th   

Level III: Advanced                                                                 Friday @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm  

September 9^th through December 9^th 

Level IV: Portfolio                                                                     Friday @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

September 9^th through December 9^th 

FRENCH DRAPING I                                                                  Tues/Thurs @ 2:40 pm – 4:20 pm

Introduction of forming muslin patterns created directly on the dress form in the French manner. Projects include black and whites, change of fabric and geometric.

Prerequisite: Construction and Patternmaking I & II

September 8^th through December 15^th

FRENCH DRAPING II                                                                 Tues/Thurs @ 1:00 pm – 2:40 pm

Advanced muslin patterns.

Prerequisite: Construction and Patternmaking I & II, and French Draping I

September 8^th through December 15^th   

HISTORY OF COSTUME                                                             Thursday @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

A survey of costume from prehistory to 1900 focusing on sources of inspiration for contemporary fashion design as well as theatrical costuming

September 8^th through December 8^th

HISTORY OF COSTUME II/HISTORY OF COUTURE                       Wednesday @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

A survey of costume from 1900 to present day

September 7^th through December 7^th

LINGERIE DESIGN                                                                     Tues/Thurs @ 2:40 pm – 4:20 pm

Advanced muslin patterns for lingerie and shapewear; emphasis on detail: lace, etc.

Prerequisite: Construction and Patternmaking I & II, and French Draping I

September 8^th though December 15^th

PATTERNMAKING

Principles, techniques and practice in making patterns for women’s garments via the flat (drafted) method. Basic slopers and stylized patterns.

Level I: Skirts and Blouse/Beginners                                       Mon/Wed @ 10:45 am – 12:25 pm       

September 7^th through December 14^th

Level II: Dresses and Trousers/ Intermediate                          Tues/Thurs @ 10:45 pm – 12:25 pm      

September 8^th through December 15^th   

Level III: Swimwear, Activewear, Separates & Coordinates   Tues/Thurs @ 9:00 am – 10:40 am       

September 8^th through December 15^th   

STYLE & LINE                                                                             Tues/Thurs @ 4:20 pm – 6:00 pm Advanced course in the development of signature designs, designers’ personalized styles and collections.

Prerequisite: Construction and Patternmaking I & II, and French Draping I & II

September 8^th through December 15^th   

TEXTILE WORKSHOP                                                                  Thursday @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Identification, analysis and testing of fibers and fabrics and their uses, suitability and care in apparel. Practical textile experience in designing

September 8^th through December 8^th  

THE SCHOOL OF FASHION DESIGN POLICIES:

TUITION – SUPPLIES – FEES: TUITION IS $1,125 PER INDIVIDUAL COURSE PLUS THE REGISTRATION FEE. A DETAILED SUPPLY LIST FOR EACH COURSE ACCOMPANIES THE FINAL TUITION BILLING, WHICH IS DUE BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1 (JAN. 1, JUNE 1). FOR REGISTRATION AND/OR TUITION AND SUPPLY ORDERS RECEIVED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1 (JAN. 1, JUNE 1), THERE IS A $25 LATE REGISTRATION FEE AND A $25 LATE SUPPLY FEE, AND PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE IN THE FORM OF A MONEY ORDER OR BANK CHECK. NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1 (JAN. 1, JUNE 1). ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PREPAY ONCE DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR (WHICH BEGINS JUNE 1) THE $100 FASHION SHOW SUBSCRIPTION FEE (WHICH INCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN THE FASHION SHOW VIA GARMENTS AND/OR SKETCHES, AS WELL AS TWO TICKETS TO SFD’S ANNUAL FASHION SHOW).
 

DESIGN PROCESS: ALL COURSES INVOLVING GARMENTS PRESUME THAT THEY ARE MADE UP IN STANDARD MODEL SIZES (8, 10, and 12). ALL DESIGNS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO FACULTY FOR CROQUIS REVIEW, MUSLIN REVIEW, DIRECTOR’S CRIT, AND JUDGING (SELECTION MADE FOR FASHION SHOW PRESENTATION). ALL GARMENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FINAL PROSPECTUS OR PLATE (SWATCHED SKETCH).

NO REFUND POLICY: ALL TUITION PREPAID IS FOR A SPECIFIC COURSE AND FOR A SPECIFIC TERM. TUITIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR WHATEVER REASON, AND ARE NOT CREDITABLE TOWARDS OTHER COURSES OR OTHER TERMS. SFD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL COURSES FOR WHICH THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT ENROLLMENTS, OR TO RESCHEDULE COURSES BECAUSE OF TIME CONFLICTS. ONLY IN THE CASE OF COURSES CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED PRIOR TO THE START OF A SEMESTER IS PREPAID TUITION REFUNDABLE.

ATTENDANCE: STUDENTS MUST ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 90% OF INDIVIDUAL COURSE CLASSES FOR GRADE/CREDIT.

STUDENTS WISHING TO WITHDRAW FROM A CLASS OR FROM THE COMPLETE PROGRAM MUST SO STATE IN WRITING TO THE DIRECTOR BY FILING THE OFFICIAL FORM FOR SUCH. ABSENCE FROM CLASSES DOES NOT CONSTITUTE WITHDRAWAL. WITHDRAWAL UP TO MID-SEMESTER IS RECORDED AS A "W" WITH NO GRADE AS OF DATE; THERE IS NO OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL AFTER MID-SEMESTER.

DISMISSAL: SFD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISMISS ANY STUDENT PROVEN GUILTY OF BREACH OF ETHICS, MORALS OR CRIMINAL OFFENSE.