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Course Number: FSHD 1233 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Course Description: A course which combines the study of fashion with travel. Exploration of fashion, art, architecture, textiles, costumer, business, and cultural activities in major art and fashion cities. Examination of the most current work in the industry from a global perspective. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Fashion Study Tour
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A course which combines the study of fashion with travel. Exploration of fashion, art, architecture, textiles, costumer, business, and cultural activities in major art and fashion cities. Examination of the most current work in the industry from a global perspective. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec.)
Course Number: FSHD 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Course Description: Survey of the world of fashion businesses. Introduction to the creation and merchandising of fashion through the study of fashion vocabulary, the fashion process, fashion publications, and career opportunities. (3 Lec.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Introduction to Fashion
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Survey of the world of fashion businesses. Introduction to the creation and merchandising of fashion through the study of fashion vocabulary, the fashion process, fashion publications, and career opportunities. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: FSHD 1308 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Course Description: A study of the effects of eastern and western cultures on the development of fashion. Examination of the impact of social, psychological, economic, demographic, and lifestyle trends on fashion trends. (3 Lec.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Fashion Trends
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of the effects of eastern and western cultures on the development of fashion. Examination of the impact of social, psychological, economic, demographic, and lifestyle trends on fashion trends. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: FSHD 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Course Description: Survey of the evolution of fashion change, traced through garment development from ancient times to present day. A study of customs and silhouettes of each historical period and their modern day adaptations. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Fashion History
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Survey of the evolution of fashion change, traced through garment development from ancient times to present day. A study of customs and silhouettes of each historical period and their modern day adaptations. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHD 1322 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Course Description: Fundamentals of quick sketching to communicate design ideas. Instruction in drawing the male and female fashion figure. Emphasis on simple methods for making quick sketches to illustrate style information. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Fashion Sketching
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Fundamentals of quick sketching to communicate design ideas. Instruction in drawing the male and female fashion figure. Emphasis on simple methods for making quick sketches to illustrate style information. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHD 1324 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
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. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Ready-to-Wear Construction
This is a WECM Course Number.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. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHD 1332 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Required: FSHD 1324, FSHN 1325, FSHN 1417, FSHN 1418.
Course Description: Skill development in taking body measurements. Instruction in developing custom fittings for customized patterns. In-depth coverage of the process of transferring a custom body fitted canvas to a basic dress form and padding it for custom sizing. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Custom Patterns
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: FSHD 1324, FSHN 1325, FSHN 1417, FSHN 1418.
Course Description: Skill development in taking body measurements. Instruction in developing custom fittings for customized patterns. In-depth coverage of the process of transferring a custom body fitted canvas to a basic dress form and padding it for custom sizing. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHD 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1418, FSHN 1325.
Course Description: The principles of good design for mass produced apparel are studied, especially as they apply to structural and decorative design. Careful attention is given to fabric selection and design. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Special Topics in Fashion Design and Illustration
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1418, FSHN 1325.
Course Description: The principles of good design for mass produced apparel are studied, especially as they apply to structural and decorative design. Careful attention is given to fabric selection and design. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHD 2241 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1417.
Course Description: Instruction in sizing standard patterns larger and smaller for the mass production of apparel. A study of 1", 1-1/2", and 2" and S-M-L-XL grade rules and their applications. Skill development in grading basic and fashion patterns with the ruler, the grading machine, and the computer. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Pattern Grading
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1417.
Course Description: Instruction in sizing standard patterns larger and smaller for the mass production of apparel. A study of 1", 1-1/2", and 2" and S-M-L-XL grade rules and their applications. Skill development in grading basic and fashion patterns with the ruler, the grading machine, and the computer. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHD 2288 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: FSHD 1324, FSHN 1417, FSHN 1418, FSHD 1311, DRAM 1310 with a "C" or better.
Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enable the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (6 Ext.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Internship–Fashion/Apparel Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: FSHD 1324, FSHN 1417, FSHN 1418, FSHD 1311, DRAM 1310 with a "C" or better.
Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enable the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (6 Ext.)
Course Number: FSHD 2305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1417.
Course Description: Fundamentals of computerized pattern design and marker making, as they pertain to the industrial production of apparel products. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Computer Aided Apparel Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1417.
Course Description: Fundamentals of computerized pattern design and marker making, as they pertain to the industrial production of apparel products. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHD 2312 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Course Description: A study of garment design for the theater in which costumes are researched and designed for theatrical productions. Instruction in the effect of lighting and staging in relationship to costuming. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Theatrical Costume Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of garment design for the theater in which costumes are researched and designed for theatrical productions. Instruction in the effect of lighting and staging in relationship to costuming. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHD 2343 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1417, FSHN 1418, FSHD 1324, FSHN 1325, FSHN 1313, FSHD 1311, FSHD 1322.
Course Description: Advanced concepts in designing a collection of marketable apparel. Instruction in developing a design work board for specific target market and selecting the most marketable ideas for the collection. Emphasis on resource development, fabric selection, estimating wholesale costs, and initial pattern and garment production. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Fashion Collection Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1417, FSHN 1418, FSHD 1324, FSHN 1325, FSHN 1313, FSHD 1311, FSHD 1322.
Course Description: Advanced concepts in designing a collection of marketable apparel. Instruction in developing a design work board for specific target market and selecting the most marketable ideas for the collection. Emphasis on resource development, fabric selection, estimating wholesale costs, and initial pattern and garment production. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHD 2344 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Required: FSHD 2343.
Course Description: A continuation of the Fashion Collection Design course (FSHD 2343). Emphasis on production, costing, and marketing a cohesive collection of fashion apparel. Instruction in completing production patterns for all collection garments. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Fashion Collection Production
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: FSHD 2343.
Course Description: A continuation of the Fashion Collection Design course (FSHD 2343). Emphasis on production, costing, and marketing a cohesive collection of fashion apparel. Instruction in completing production patterns for all collection garments. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHD 2388 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: FSHD 1324, FSHN 1417, FSHN 1418, FSHN 1123 with a "C" or better or approval of instructor.
Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enable the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (9 Ext.)
Offered at ECC
Course Title: Internship–Fashion/Apparel Design
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: FSHD 1324, FSHN 1417, FSHN 1418, FSHN 1123 with a "C" or better or approval of instructor.
Course Description: A work-based learning experience that enable the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. (9 Ext.)
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
