MAUI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE OUTLINE
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ALPHA & NUMBER:
FT 111
COURSE TITLE:
Art and Design in Fashion
NUMBER OF CREDITS:
Three (3)
DATE OF OUTLINE:
March 1, 2004
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Surveys fashion as it relates to art
and design. Line, color, balance and
proportion are studied providing
guidelines to understanding fashion
and how it communicates personal
image to society.
3.
CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK:
Lecture - Three (3)
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PREREQUISITES:
None
COREQUISITES:
None
RECOMMENDED
PREPARATION:
None
APPROVED BY ________________________________
DATE _______________
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GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To develop the students overall view of fashion; defining fashion as a lifestyle
reflected by society, history, art, culture, and environment.
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STUDENT LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
a) Explain the importance of appearance in first impressions.
b) Define basic fashion terminology.
c) Describe and identify a variety of garment details and styles.
d) Analyze clothing styles that reflect various personality types.
e) Identify and describe the art elements and principles of design as applied to
clothing.
f) Identify individual figure types and how they can be enhanced through the use
and manipulation of the elements and principles of design found in garments.
g) Examine the optical effects of design elements on appearance. Describe how
optical illusion can be used to achieve pre-determined objectives in dress.
h) Identify personal coloring and select hues that are flattering to the individual.
i) Explain the role ethnic and historic costumes play in fashion.
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RECOMMENDED COURSE CONTENT:
Impact of Appearance (3 hrs.)
first impressions
Fashion Defined (12 hrs.)
terminology
garment details
theories etc.
Individual Aspects of Dress (12 hrs.)
Personality
Values
Figure analysis and optical illusions
Face shape, hair and make-up
Closet analysis
Influences in Dress
(12 hrs.)
Social
Cultural
Historical
Environmental
Design Element and Principles (6 hrs.)
Design project (3 hrs.)
RECOMMENDED COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor. Suggested
requirements might include, but are not limited to:
In-class exercises
Homework assignments
Written papers/journal
Projects
Quiz/exam
Class participation/attendance
9.
TEXT AND MATERIALS:
Text:
Davis, Marian L., Visual Design in Dress, 3 rd edition, Prentice Hall.
OR
Instructors handouts
Text may be supplemented with:
Fashion periodicals
Pattern catalogs
Guest Speaker
Internet resources
Field trips
10.
EVALUATION/GRADING:
In-class exercises
Written papers/journal
Projects
Homework assignments
Quiz/exam
Class participation/attendance
11.
20%
20%
15%
10%
10%
25%
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Suggested techniques might include, but are not limited to:
Lecture
Class discussion
Student exercises/class presentations
Group or individual projects
Guest speaker presentations
Other learning techniques (e.g. Service Learning, self-paced, etc.)
FT 111