Fashion Design & Fashion Merchandising Programs FSHD 1324 READY-TO-WEAR CONSTRUCTION Course Description Fundamentals of mass production of apparel, focusing on the operation of industrial sewing and pressing equipment. Survey of materials selection and construction techniques used at all price levels of mass produced apparel. Introduction to industry seam allowances. Identification of differences between ready-to-wear and couture construction. Prerequisites None Course Goals (includes competencies, incorporation of SCANS, etc.) COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (from Workforce Education Course Manual) 1. Select suitable materials for basic apparel designs. 2. Show beginning level fabric, pattern layout, and cutting skills. 3. Demonstrate basic stitching skills on industrial sewing machines and basic pressing skills and apply these techniques to basic garment construction. 4. Use standard industry seam allowances on all projects. SCANS (Secretary's Commission Addressing Necessary Skills) STATEMENT OF FOUNDATION SKILLS AND WORKPLACE CONPETENCIES - SCANS The U.S. Department of Labor's Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) to enter the workplace determined that specific competencies must be addressed. HCCS is committed to preparing every student with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's work environment. The following competencies will be addressed in this class. Critical Thinking/Reasoning After the professor's presentation of suitable fabrics, the student will select an appropriate fabric for the assigned project. Organize/Maintain Information The student will organize a notebook of samples of required seam finishes and use it for reference during the semester. Instructor Information ALEXANDER CHAPMAN FSHD 1324-0001 (74640)Fashion Design ProfessorLifestyle Arts & Design 3601 FANNIN RM # 220 713-718-6191 ALEXANDER.CHAPMAN@HCCS.EDU Lab Requirements Of the 96 hours of class meeting time during the semester, 32 hours are for lecture/demonstration and 64 hours are for lab. Lab hours are for supervised work on class projects. Students with Disabilities Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, visual, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at their respective college at the
beginning of each semester. The faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. Academic Honesty Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties an/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of "0" of "F" on the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. A recommendation for suspension or expulsion will be referred to the College Dean of Students for disciplinary disposition. Attendance and Withdrawal Policies 1. Students are expected to attend all classes (see college catalog for attendance policy) 2. Students are responsible for all work missed during an absence. 3. Students may be dropped from courses for absences that exceed 12.5% of the total semester hours, usually equated to more than 4 absences in a 2-day per week class and more than 2 absences in a 1 day per week class. HCC Course Withdrawal Policy The State of Texas has begun to impose penalties on students who drop courses excessively. For example, if you repeat the same course more than twice, you have to pay extra tuition. Beginning in Fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree. To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may alert you and distance education (DE) counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your DE professor or a DE counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. to stay in class and improve your academic performance. If you plan on withdrawing from your DE class, you MUST contact a DE counselor or your DE professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a W on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on class length, please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via email and/or telephone with a DE professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making in the class as your final grade. DE counselors may be reached by calling 713.718.5275, option #4 or decounseling@hccs.edu Fashion and Interior Design Department Attendance and Participation Policy: Classes that meet once per week: 0 Absences...100 Attendance and Participation Grade 1 Absences...95 Attendance and Participation Grade 2 Absences...80 Attendance and Participation Grade 3 Absences...50 Attendance and Participation Grade Over 3 Absences...0 Attendance and Participation Grade Classes that meet twice per week: 0 Absences...100 Attendance and Participation Grade 2-3 Absences...95 Attendance and Participation Grade 4-5 Absences...80 Attendance and Participation Grade 6 Absences...50 Attendance and Participation Grade Over 6 Absences...0 Attendance and Participation Grade Three tardies (up to 15 minutes late) equal one absence. More than 15 minutes late will be recorded as an absence.
Course Requirements and Grading Criteria Course Requirements Two garment projects, stitching techniques notebook, three store comparison research paper, label design project, assembly line project, fabric selection project, attendance and participation are required. Grading First garment /skirt 20% Second garment/jacket. 30% Third garment/dress 20% Techniques Notebook 10% Attendance 20% Numerical Grades Related to Letter Grades 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D Below 60 F Make-up policy Students are responsible for turning in all work assigned. Work turned in late will have 20 points deducted for each class period it is overdue. Course Content Introduction to course: Supply List, SCANS Projects & Safety Instructions. Operating industrial equipment A. Straight stitch machine B. Serger C. Pressing equipment Garment construction equipment A. Fashion theme for garments B. Suitable fabrics C. Appropriate interfacing and notions D. Student choices of materials must be approved by instructor E. Skirt and blouse must coordinate to create an ensemble that exemplifies fashion theme First garment - skirt A. Selection of pattern and fabric in fashion theme B. Student vote with instructor approval C. Must have Zipper and separate waistband D. Fabrics are wool, wool blend, cotton, cotton blend, linen or linen blend (No rayon) E. Fabric preparation F. Cutting and marking G. Construction demonstrations H. Supervised construction of skirt I. First garment submitted for evaluation Second garment - jacket A. Selection fabric suitable for pattern in fashion theme B. No plaids, stripes, or large designs that need to be matched C. Fabrics are wool, wool blend, cotton, cotton blend, linen or linen blend (No rayon) D. Fabric preparation E. Cutting and marking F. Construction demonstrations G. Supervised construction of blouse or jacket H. Second garment submitted for evaluation
Third garment-dress A. Student will demonstrate that he/she can sew princess seams B. Choose possible fabrics for the dress C. Sew a regular zipper D. Apply different finishing techniques to the dress This course outline may be altered at instructor's discretion. *SUPPLY LIST For Ready-To-Wear Bobbin and bobbin case (available for purchase in class) 1 gallon of distilled water Shears for cutting fabric, bent handle Scissors for cutting paper Pins and pincushion Tape measure-fiberglass (non-stretch) reversible 18 c-thru ruler with 1/8 grids Tracing wheel (smooth edge) tracing paper Tailors chalk or white pencil (Prisma color white) Hand sewing needles, between size 8 or 9 (Quilting) or sharps (fine) Thimble (to fit middle finger) Metal seam gauge-6 Scotch magic tape Seam ripper, small Tool Box or plastic container for supplies listed above Thread matching color of fabric 3-spools of surging thread matching the color of fabric, basic colors will be available Fabric & matching thread for skirt & jacket Zipper- 9 (regular-not invisible) 1/8 basting tape Skirt hooks 3-ring binder for Techniques Notebook Fabric; Cotton print, 1 yd solid, 1yd print-for stitching samples Upholstery, 1 ½ yds 45 fabric & 330 plastic or metal zipper- for garment bag
Course Calendar with Due Dates for Assignments Week 1: Jan, 13. Introduction to course and safety instructions. Student introduction. Jan, 15. Discussion of the syllabus, Student must bring a printed copy from the learning web. Machine demo. In class. Paper exercises. Practice threading machine. Intro, SCANS project. Week 2: Jan, 20. Martin Luther King Day. Holiday Jan, 22. Field trip, High Fashion Fabrics. Week 3: Jan, 27. Continue Machine demo. Jan, 29. Draft pattern for skirt. Bring supplies (labeled). Demo. On pressing fabric, straighten grain. Layout, Cutting and marking. Week 4: Feb, 3-5. Continue cutting, marking. Serge all lengthwise seams. Stitch darts front and back. Prepare center back seam for zipper. Zipper application. Press. Remove basting. Week 5: Feb, 10-12. Continue working on skirt. Prepare Waistband. Pin and stitch waist band on skirt. Complete Waistband. Prepare hem. Hem skirt. Sew hook on waistband. Feb 12. Skirt due at end of class. Week 6: Feb, 17. President s Day Holiday. Feb, 19. Draft jacket pattern. Prepare fashion fabric, layout cutting and marking. cut interfacing for collar and front facing. Week 7: Feb, 24-26. Continue working on jacket Week 8: March, 3-5. Continue working on jacket, jacket due at the end of class on the 6 th. March, 10-14 SPRING BREAK! Week 9: March, 17-19. Draft dress pattern. Week10: March, 24-26. Layout dress patterns, cut and mark. Week 11: March 31, - April 2. Continue working on the dress. Week 12: April, 7-9. Continue working on the dress. Dress due at the end of class on April 10th th. Week 13: April, 14-16. Techniques Notebook. Week 14: April, 21-23. Techniques Notebook. Week 15: April, 28-30.Techniques Notebook. Week 16: May, 5-7. Final exam. Other Student Information (clubs, tutoring, web resources, student services, etc.) FACULTY ADVISORS Each fashion student is assigned a full-time faculty member as an advisor. FASHION BOOT CAMP Fashion Boot Camp is held at the beginning of each fall and spring semester for all fashion students to alert them to the student opportunities for the upcoming semester. STUDENT COMPETITIONS HCC fashion students are highly successful in student competitions at the local, state, national and international levels, frequently winning best-of-show, cash and scholarship awards.