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FSD 101 - Draping and Design I

Prerequisites: FSD 120 and permission of instructor through portfolio review acceptance.

Corequisites: FSD 120 and permission of instructor through portfolio review acceptance .

Description: Students learn fundamentals of draping in muslim on a dress form. Basic silhouettes as well as original designs are executed. Original sample garment is constructed. Material cost and laboratory fees apply. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Marketing & Retailing

FSD 102 - Draping and Design II

Prerequisites: FSD 101; 120.

Description: Students learn to drape intricate garments. Projects include draping the cowl, bifurcated garments, notch and shawl collar jackets and skirt variations. An original design is executed from a sketch and a sample garment is constructed. Material cost and laboratory fees apply. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Marketing & Retailing

FSD 103 - Draping and Design III

Prerequisites: FSD 101, FSD 102 and FSD 120.

Description: Continuation of more advanced draping projects includes draping in a variety of fabrics. Original designs for knitwear, tailored jacket, boutique and term garment are draped and constructed in fabric. Material cost and laboratory fees apply. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Marketing & Retailing

FSD 104 - Design Studio

Prerequisites: FSD 101, FSD 102, FSD103, FSD120

Description: An original collection of garments, in an area of specialization, is designed, draped and/or drafted and constructed in fabric. Material cost and laboratory fees apply. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Marketing & Retailing

FSD 110 - Flat Pattern Design I

Prerequisites: FSD 120

Description: Students develop the fundamentals of pattern-making using basic slopers. The bodice, skirt, sleeve and collar variations are executed to learn the variety of design options possible through flat pattern technique. Material cost and laboratory fees apply. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Marketing & Retailing

FSD 111 - Flat Pattern Design II

Prerequisites: FSD 110, FSD120.

Description: Further studies in advanced patternmaking projects include tailored jackets, raglan and kimono sleeves, stylized armholes, bifurcated garments and torso development. Design variations on these projects are stressed. Material cost and laboratory fees apply. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Marketing & Retailing

FSD 120 - Garment Construction

Description: Students learn the fundamentals of design room sewing techniques utilizing step samples to execute seam and hem finishes, bias and zipper applications, and construction details used in industry. Sample garments are developed through the use of a basic pattern. Material cost and laboratory fees apply. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Marketing & Retailing

FSD 121 - Fashion History

Description: Students explore fashion history, from ancient Egypt to the present. An analysis of past trends and their influence on today's fashions is developed through class discussion, combined with multi-media presentations. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Marketing & Retailing

FSD 122 - Fashion Design Business Practices

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.

Description: Technical knowledge of the design process is explored through visits to design studios where students meet with industry professionals. Students learn how to design for a target market, how to research fashion trends and source fabric and trims and learn garment production. Students learn how to prepare for an entry level position in the fashion industry. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Marketing & Retailing

FSD 142 - Field Training

Prerequisites: FSD, 101, FSD 102, FSD 103, FSD 104, FSD 110, FSD 111, FSD 120, ART 135, ART 136, and ART 235 or permission of instructor.

Description: Students work for appropriate fashion design firms, in a design room to enrich the theoretical concepts previously developed in the classroom. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Marketing & Retailing