Fashion Design: Ideation & Construction Microcredential
This microcredential will provide a first-year achievement for our fashion design
students as well as a credential for those looking to improve their fashion design
skills for employment. It also allows students to gain additional skills towards portfolio
preparation and coursework towards transfer. Students completing this microcredential
will acquire skills in fashion design principles and introductory use of construction
and sewing methods. This is the first of two microcredentials in fashion design.
NYS Part Time Tuition Assistance
Students taking this microcredential may be eligible for NYS Part Time Tuition Assistance
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This course covers the theory, role, scope, and practice of apparel illustration.
Emphasis is placed on the ideation process of fashion illustration, understanding
of the figure in relation to fashion, and accurately depicting draping regarding texture,
color, and pattern. It further investigates approaches to design process and principles,
layout method, flats, color theory, fabric selection, and conceptual ideation.
General DrawingFA1013 cr.
This course introduces the tools, media, and theory used in the creation of a drawing.
It includes the fundamentals of perspective, the theory of light and shade, and a
survey of graphic representation. Projects are executed focusing on proportion and
placement, volume and structure, and value with tone.
Foundation DesignFA1053 cr.
This course introduces the visual elements and principles of design. Emphasis is
placed on compositional concepts and the mastery of a visual language. Course projects
explore a variety of media, processes, and techniques to provide a broad view of visual
problem solving.
Apparel 2: ConstructionFD1023 cr.
This course covers the theory, role, scope, and practice of fashion construction.
Emphasis is placed on cutting, sewing, and finishing techniques, fitting and alterations,
assembly methods, and fabric selection. It further investigates approaches to apparel
design principles, materials and textiles, patterns, and construction methods.
Drapery & FabricsFD1033 cr.
This course covers the theory, role, scope, and practice of draping. Emphasis is
placed on understanding fabric choices, advanced color theory, marking, pinning, placing
and fitting, proportion, and textiles. It further investigates approaches to three-dimensional
design prototyping for garment creation.
