'FASH' -- Fashion Merchandising and Design Courses
 
   
 

 
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FASH 15 - Fashion Strategies
                 (3 units)
This course is an investigative overview of sociological, psychological, cultural and fashion industry influences on clothing selection.   The elements and principles of design and their impact on dress will be explored.
 
(54 hours lecture;      Degree applicable, CSU)
Prerequisite:   FASH 10 - Clothing Construction 1

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Understand the psychological and sociological influences of dress.
  2. Evaluate the fashion industry's influence in dress.
  3. Analyze the reasons for wearing clothing and determine the symbolic nature of dress.
  4. Evaluate the importance of clothing as a communicator in both personal and professional settings.
  5. Compare and contrast current design to the elements and principles of design.
  6. Synthesize and apply the elements and principles of design as a means of critically appraising apparel.
  7. Determine how culture and current events influence clothing selection.
  8. Evaluate color and determine its influence in clothing selection.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing FASH 15 - Fashion Strategies will be able to:
  1. develop pictorial collages highlighting the reasons and functions of dress/clothing.
  2. develop pictorial collages, supported by definitions, of the aesthetic elements and principles of design.
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