FS 1320 - Technical Studio I

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

This freshman-level course focuses on the fundamentals of sewing, pattern drafting, draping, and garment construction techniques while introducing students to design thinking and creative methods to extrapolate and develop design ideas beyond the basic sloper. Students will also be introduced to 3D exploration and technology, sketch-based ideation, and small-scale sampling to fully explore design and construction possibilities.

Notes: (Formerly used FS 1310 Construction I: Industry Sewing Basics)

Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of proper industrial sewing machine maintenance and operation.
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic garment parts, assembly, finishing, and construction.
Demonstrate an understanding of body measurements, fit and morphology, and the basic principles of pattern making and draping.
Conduct design exploration beyond the sloper through 3D experimentation and sampling.
Apply design thinking, iteration development, research, and inspiration collection through effective use of sketchbooking.
Demonstrate the basic use of 3D technology to create digital 2D patterns.

FS1320 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric

Required Textbooks:
Draping for Apparel Design
ISBN 978-1-5636-550-8
Helen Joseph Armstrong
Fairchild Books
February 15, 2013
3rd edition

Patternmaking for Fashion Design
ISBN 13: 9780136069348
Helen Joseph Armstrong
Pearson
September 30, 2009
5th edition

Sewing for the Apparel Industry
ISBN 9780131884434
Claire Shaeffer
Pearson
December 31, 2011
2nd edition
Required Course Materials:
Supply List: Sewing Machine, Standard Sewing Kit, Full scale dress form, 3 ring binder, plastic binder sleeves, seam kit, muslin, oaktag, pattern paper, fashion fabrics. (Some of these supplies should have been purchased already during the Jumpstart module.)

Software: Camera, Video Camera, Appropriate lighting, Scanner, Photoshop, Indesign