2021 - 2022 Catalog
Course Descriptions for Fashion
Course Number: FSHD 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): 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)
Listed by Campus(es): 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): 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)
Listed by Campus(es): 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): 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)
Listed by Campus(es): 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): 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)
Listed by Campus(es): 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): 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)
Listed by Campus(es): 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): 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)
Listed by Campus(es): 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): 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)
Listed by Campus(es): 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): 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)
Listed by Campus(es): 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): 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)
Listed by Campus(es): 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): 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 2343 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): 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)
Listed by Campus(es): 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): 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)
Listed by Campus(es): 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): 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.)
Course Number: FSHN 1123 (1 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Description: An introduction to mass production, marketing, and merchandising in the fashion industry. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Introduction to Mass Production
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An introduction to mass production, marketing, and merchandising in the fashion industry. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (1 Lec., 1 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHN 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Description: A general study of textiles with emphasis on factors that affect the hand, appearance, and performance in clothing use. Examination of the fibers, yarns, dyeing, printing and finishing. Application of textiles used in the apparel industry. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Textiles
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A general study of textiles with emphasis on factors that affect the hand, appearance, and performance in clothing use. Examination of the fibers, yarns, dyeing, printing and finishing. Application of textiles used in the apparel industry. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHN 1312 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Description: An overview of fashion trends and concepts to include, branding, environmental influences, and marketing operating. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An overview of fashion trends and concepts to include, branding, environmental influences, and marketing operating. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: FSHN 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Description: Principles of color theory including the effect of light on color and mixing color pigment in opaque media. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Basic Color Theory and Application
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Principles of color theory including the effect of light on color and mixing color pigment in opaque media. This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHN 1315 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1417, FSHD 1324.
Course Description: Instruction in draping various designs on a dress form and translating the designs to a muslin pattern. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Draping
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1417, FSHD 1324.
Course Description: Instruction in draping various designs on a dress form and translating the designs to a muslin pattern. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHN 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Prerequisite Required: FSHD 1324.
Course Description: An introduction to tailoring women’s apparel including instruction in pattern alterations and fit. Fundamentals of sewing machine operations, fabric preparation and cutting, machine and hand sewing techniques, and pressing proficiencies. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Basic Women's Tailoring
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: FSHD 1324.
Course Description: An introduction to tailoring women’s apparel including instruction in pattern alterations and fit. Fundamentals of sewing machine operations, fabric preparation and cutting, machine and hand sewing techniques, and pressing proficiencies. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHN 1382 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of two courses in Fashion Marketing or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Cooperative Education - Fashion Merchandising
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of two courses in Fashion Marketing or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)
Course Number: FSHN 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary for preparation and enhancement of fashion styling to meet professional standards. Includes styling for fashion situations and establishing a styling portfolio. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Special Topics in Fashion Merchandising
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary for preparation and enhancement of fashion styling to meet professional standards. Includes styling for fashion situations and establishing a styling portfolio. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: FSHN 1417 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Corequisite/Concurrent: FSHD 1324.
Course Description: Principles of drafting basic collars, skirts, bodices, and sleeves. Includes cutting out garments. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Pattern Drafting I
This is a WECM Course Number.Corequisite/Concurrent: FSHD 1324.
Course Description: Principles of drafting basic collars, skirts, bodices, and sleeves. Includes cutting out garments. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHN 1418 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1417, FSHD 1324.
Course Description: A continuation of Pattern Drafting I. Emphasis on drafting basic patterns and garment construction. (2 Lec, 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Pattern Drafting II
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1417, FSHD 1324.
Course Description: A continuation of Pattern Drafting I. Emphasis on drafting basic patterns and garment construction. (2 Lec, 6 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHN 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Description: A study of fashion direction, publicity, and fashion event coordination. Emphasis on fashion event production. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Fashion Promotion
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of fashion direction, publicity, and fashion event coordination. Emphasis on fashion event production. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: FSHN 2303 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Description: Fundamentals of fashion buying with instruction in planning, pricing, and purchasing retail fashion inventories. Identification of wholesale merchandise resources. Instruction in calculating retail math functions of buying. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Fashion Buying
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Fundamentals of fashion buying with instruction in planning, pricing, and purchasing retail fashion inventories. Identification of wholesale merchandise resources. Instruction in calculating retail math functions of buying. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: FSHN 2307 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Description: General principles and practices of fashion advertising and consumer directed communication including a study of integrated marketing communications. (3 Lec.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Fashion Advertising
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: General principles and practices of fashion advertising and consumer directed communication including a study of integrated marketing communications. (3 Lec.)
Course Number: FSHN 2315 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1417, FSHN 1418, FSHD 1324, FSHN 1325.
Course Description: Develops techniques for drafting patterns for apparel. Includes creation and construction of original designs. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Pattern Drafting III
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1417, FSHN 1418, FSHD 1324, FSHN 1325.
Course Description: Develops techniques for drafting patterns for apparel. Includes creation and construction of original designs. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHN 2320 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Description: Skill development in the creation of showroom or retail store window/interior displays that sell merchandise. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Visual Merchandising
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Skill development in the creation of showroom or retail store window/interior displays that sell merchandise. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHN 2370 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Prerequisite Required: FSHD 1324, FSHN 1325, FSHN 2315.
Course Description: Advanced pattern making for production ready patterns. Creation of "tech packs" (technical packets) with detailed production specifications of fabric and trims, sewing construction, finishing details, size specifications, grading, and allowable tolerances. Creation of the PLM - Product Life Management cycle. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Technical Product Development
This is a Local Need Course.Prerequisite Required: FSHD 1324, FSHN 1325, FSHN 2315.
Course Description: Advanced pattern making for production ready patterns. Creation of "tech packs" (technical packets) with detailed production specifications of fabric and trims, sewing construction, finishing details, size specifications, grading, and allowable tolerances. Creation of the PLM - Product Life Management cycle. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: FSHN 2372 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Description: This course covers Adobe Photoshop® and Illustrator® as it applies to fashion marketing & design boards, line sheets, tech packs, and other forms of product promotion. The student will be able to create "flats" (garment illustrations) and learn how to manipulate textiles through Photoshop® to recolor, resize, innovate, and apply the texture/ print to garments. (2 Lec., 2 Lab)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Fashion Computer Graphics
This is a Local Need Course.Course Description: This course covers Adobe Photoshop® and Illustrator® as it applies to fashion marketing & design boards, line sheets, tech packs, and other forms of product promotion. The student will be able to create "flats" (garment illustrations) and learn how to manipulate textiles through Photoshop® to recolor, resize, innovate, and apply the texture/ print to garments. (2 Lec., 2 Lab)
Course Number: FSHN 2382 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of two courses in Fashion Marketing and FSHN 1382.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Cooperative Education - Fashion Merchandising
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of two courses in Fashion Marketing and FSHN 1382.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)
Course Number: FSHN 2432 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1325, FSHN 2315.
Course Description: Advanced techniques for drafting patterns. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): ECC
Course Title: Advanced Pattern Drafting
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: FSHN 1325, FSHN 2315.
Course Description: Advanced techniques for drafting patterns. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
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.