FS 4010 - Senior Thesis Collection

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

In this senior-level course, students pick up where they left off in Fashion Design III. In this course, their personal aesthetic is refined as they revisit designs, develop patterns, and realize in final fabric, their senior thesis collection. Senior collections have the option to be featured on the runway in RMCAD’s annual Senior Fashion Showcase. Upon successful completion of this course, students will present their final collections, including all research and development, to department faculty and external industry professionals.

Prerequisites: FS 4002 - Fashion Design III + Graduate Portfolio

Course Learning Outcomes:

Produce a thesis collection representing creativity, ingenuity, research, design, and construction, with an attention to detail that is suitable for a runway presentation.
Present a final collection verbally, in writing, and visually in a professional manner to faculty and industry professionals.
Synthesize what has been learned in the fashion design program into a senior collection.

FS4010 Course Learning Outcome Rubric