SUMMER 2008 DAY SCHEDULE:
JUNE 9 - AUGUST 14, 2008
The Computer Aided Design courses at SFD have been designed to expose design students -- who have demonstrated a mastery of core production and art skills -- to the virtual tools available through CAD software. These courses are also structured to encourage analytical thinking and utilize creative problem solving so that with minor modifications a designer can become acclimated to most systems used in the industry.
CAD FOR FASHION DESIGN: APPAREL I
Pattern manipulation, grading and marker-making - Software: Accumark – Gerber Technology
Friday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Prerequisite: Comprehension of pattern-making, grading, marker-making and construction; a fundamental understanding of the Windows environment.
CAD FOR FASHION DESIGN: APPAREL II
Presumes command of CAD for Fashion Design – Apparel I
Thursday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
CAD FOR FASHION DESIGN: ART I
Design print, woven & knit textiles. Render technical sketches. Color and drape textiles on fashion images. Develop virtual presentation boards. Software: Vision Fashion Studio & Draping – Gerber Technology & Adobe Illustrator
Wednesday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Prerequisite: Comprehension of textiles, sketching and portfolio presentation; a fundamental understanding of the Windows environment.
CAD FOR FASHION DESIGN: ART II
Presumes command of CAD for Fashion Design – Art I
Monday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Practical projects in fabricating garments designed in the patternmaking courses; stylized and fitted muslins, selection and preparation of fabric, cutting, matching, hand sewing and industrial machine stitching, lining, pressing, detailing and finishing.
I Tues/Thurs 9:15 am – 11:30 am Dressmaking/Beginners
II Tues/Thurs 12:00 noon – 2:15 pm Dressmaking/Intermediate
III Tues/Thurs 9:15 am – 11:30 am Active/Beachwear/Women’s Separates & Coordinates
IV Tues/Thurs 9:15 am – 11:30 am Coatmaking/Suit Tailoring
COLOR & 2-D DESIGN
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. Applications to practical problems of fashion design. Principles of good design: balance, proportion, harmony, and emphasis. Applications of these principles to fashion designs
Friday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Principles and techniques in fine hand/machine decoration, trim and self trim. Learn finishes that give the design the fine look of haute couture. .students will design and construct a basic kimono with focal detail
Friday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Principles and techniques essential to the development of the illustrations and drawings of fashion figures and their related apparel. Practical exercises that asses the sensation and perception of the stylized graphic presentation.
Wednesday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
I Tues/Thurs 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm Design/Beginner
II Tues/Thurs 9:15 am – 11:30 am Illustration/Intermediate
III Tues/Thurs 12:00 noon – 2:15 pm Advanced I
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.
Tues/Thurs 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm
Presumes command of Pattern Making and Construction I & II
HANDBAG DESIGN (This course will require two offsite visits to the instructor’s studio/workshop in Wayland, MA.)
Wednesday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
HISTORY OF COSTUME
A survey of costume (psychology, fabrics, colors and styles) from prehistory to 1900 focusing on sources of inspiration for contemporary fashion design as well as theatrical costuming.
Wednesday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
HISTORY OF COSTUME II / HISTORY OF COUTURE
A survey of costume psychology, fabrics, colors and styles) from 1900 to current day.
Wednesday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Students will learn the basics of theatrical costume design by studying the historical background of a play, character analysis, rendering for costume design, and methods of building a costume.
Monday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Monday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Principles, techniques and practice in making patterns for women’s garments, via both the flat (drafted) paper and the form (draped) muslin method. Basic slopers and stylized patterns.
I Tues/Thurs 12:00 noon – 2:15 pm Skirt/Blouse/Beginners
II Tues/Thurs 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm Skirt/Blouse/Pant/Dress Ensemble
III Tues/Thurs 12:00 noon – 2:15 pm Active/Beachwear/Women’s Separates & Coordinates
IV Tues/Thurs 12:00 noon – 2:15 pm Coatmaking/Suit Tailoring
Identification, analysis and testing of fibers and fabrics and their uses, suitability and care in apparel. Practical textile experience in designing a fashion item.
Friday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
THE SCHOOL OF FASHION DESIGN POLICIES
CLASS HOURS – GRADES – CREDITS: ALL COURSES ARE FOR 45 CLASS HOURS *, MEETING EITHER ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK FOR LECTURE/STUDIO/LAB. FOR EACH HOUR OF CLASS, AN INSTRUCTOR EXPECTS A MINIMUM OF TWO HOURS OF HOMEWORK. ALL COURSES SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED EARN 3 CREDITS EACH.
TUITION – SUPPLIES – FEES: TUITION IS $1,080 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 $80 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 LUNCHEON/FASHION SHOW).
THE TUITION FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES IS $360 PER SESSION PLUS THE REGISTRATION FEE. TUITION FOR SESSION I IS DUE BY JANUARY 1st; FOR SESSION II BY FEBRUARY 1st, AND; FOR SESSION III BY FEBRUARY 23rd.
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.
SEE CATALOG FOR COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND CURRENT SCHOOL POLICIES.