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CAHS 3750
Fall 2013
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: APPAREL DESIGN
Instructor:
Spidle offices:
Phone/voice mail:
E-mail:
Office hours:
Helen Koo
Graduate Teaching Assistant:
372B
844-3789
hkoo@auburn.edu
MW 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. or by appointment
TBA
386A
844-4084
Prerequisites: CAHS 2750 Product Development: Technical Design; CAHS 2800 Apparel Production
Management. It is the student’s responsibility to have met the prerequisites before registering for and taking a seat in
this class. If it is determined at any time during the semester that the prerequisites have not been met, the student
may be dropped immediately from the course rolls and will not earn credit in the course. Instructors cannot waive
the prerequisites for a course; approval must be received from the instructor, the department head and the dean.
Course Description: Advanced design techniques, including couture production, and portfolio and
internship planning; 4 credits; Rm 126 (apparel lab); MW 10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m. (LEC), MWF 11:00
a.m.-11:50 a.m. (STU)
Texts:
Required:
Joseph-Armstrong, H. (2006). Patternmaking for fashion design (5th ed). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Joseph-Armstrong, H. (2000). Draping for apparel design. New York: Fairchild.
Cole, J., & Czachor, S. (2009). Professional sewing techniques for designers. New York: Fairchild.
Optional resources:
Wolff, C. (1996). The art of manipulating fabric. WI: Krause.
Nakamich, T. (2007). Pattern magic 2. London, UK: Laurence King.
Fletcher, K. (2008). Sustainable fashion and textiles. UK: Earthscan.
Ulasewicz, C., & Hethorn, J. (2008). Sustainable fashion: Why now? UK: Bloomsbury Academic.
Course Objectives for Students:
• Develop problem-solving abilities related to understanding advanced principles of apparel
design process.
• Develop the ability to infuse basic design with creative techniques to add product value.
• Understand how to create designs using draping and flat patternmaking methods.
• Develop the ability to visually analyze styles in order to recreate them using various apparel
design techniques.
• Demonstrate the ability to creatively integrate new technologies and materials in apparel design.
• Understand the environmental, social, and economic responsibilities of a designer in the fashion
industry, and develop the ability to solve problems by using creative, sustainable apparel design
techniques.
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Grading and Evaluation Procedures:
Course requirements:
Notebook (40%)
240 pts
(Couture techniques 15%; Draping 25% ; Flat patternmaking 25%; Fabric dyeing
techniques 15%; Wearable technologies 20%)
Creative design project: Sustainable design (50%)
300 pts
(Technique presentation=5%; Garment= 70%; Portfolio= 15%; Final presentation=10%)
Creativity test (5%)
30 pts
Attendance, and participation (see policies section) (5%)
30 pts
(*There will be no unannounced quizzes.)
Total
600 pts
Final grading scale:
A = 90% and above; B = 80-89.9%; C = 70-79.9%; D = 60-69.9%; and F = less than 60%
Course Policies:
Attendance, and participation (5% of final grade): http://www.auburn.edu/student_info/student_policies/
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ATTENDANCE and staying for the entire class are mandatory for all class sessions. Punctuality
is required. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every session. Not attending class will
affect your final grade. Only absences that are noticed by the University may be excused. To
receive full credits, students should notify the instructor at least by the end of the class time by
email, voicemail, or in-person. It is the student’s responsibility to discuss with the instructor a
substitute submission date to receive a full credit after the excuse is approved. Students must
provide appropriate documentation to the instructor to be excused. Everyone has to attend all
lab sessions. Lab is not optional. Absences without notifications will result in 5% reduction
for everyday from the total score of the attendance.
https://sites.auburn.edu/admin/universitypolicies/Policies/PolicyonClassAttendance.pdf
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PARTICIPATION is required. Be prepared necessary materials to execute assignments for
every class session. Bring required textbooks to the class each time and use as references. All
cell phones must be turned off during the class time. You may be told not to use personal
electronic devices that are not related to this class. Students will work independently under the
supervision of the instructor in many sessions. It is strongly recommended to use the class time
wisely and complete all your work during the class. Although you may have to work outside of
class to complete assignments, the instructors will check the progress of your works during class
sessions. Insufficient participations and inappropriate attitudes will influence your final grade. ,
Room and equipment use: Students should treat facilities and equipment with respect for a good
working environment. Students must clean up the facility and equipments before leaving for class. If
there are any problems with facilities and equipments, report immediately. The room 120 is allowed
students to use outside of class time by entering with a student’s ID card and be sure to close doors at
night.
Academic Honesty: The University Honesty Code will be applied in this class. Violations of the code
will result in zero score and will be reported to the Academic Honesty Committee. Substantial work
during class periods are expected to be observed by instructors to ensure the work is your own.
https://sites.auburn.edu/admin/universitypolicies/Policies/AcademicHonestyCode.pdf.
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All AMDP and INDS majors must earn at least a C on all required courses in the major (including
the Human Sciences core). Students will not be allowed to proceed to the next course in the
sequence if they have not earned at least a C on a required prerequisite course in the major.
Students who receive a D or F in a required course in the major will be required to repeat that
course at Auburn University, earning at least a C, to satisfy the requirements of the major.
Due dates: Students should turn in assignments by the due dates indicated in the syllabus. Revisions will
be announced before the due dates. Unless there is the University approved excuse, late assignments will
result in 5% reduction for everyday from the total score of each assignment.
Course Schedule:
Week
1
Date
F 8/23
M 8/26
2
W 8/28
F 8/30
M 9/2
3
W 9/4
F 9/6
Topics/References
Introduction and creativity measurement
Couture techniques: Yo-Yo/Beading
Couture techniques
:Bias cording/Piping/Couching/ Fringe/Felting
Couture techniques
Labor Day
Couture techniques
: Shirring/Ruffles/Padding/Slashing
Couture techniques
Flat patternmaking
M 9/9
4
W 9/11
F 9/13
M 9/16
5
W 9/18
F 9/20
6
M 9/23
W 9/25
F 9/27
M 9/30
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Flat patternmaking
Flat patternmaking
Flat patternmaking
Draping
W 10/2
F 10/4
Draping
Draping
Draping
Draping & Flat patternmaking
Fabric dyeing techniques
: Tie dyeing/Salt dyeing/Spray dyeing
/Tray dyeing
Fabric dyeing techniques
: Natural dyeing/ Gutta-percha resist dyeing
Fabric dyeing techniques
Notes
Bring pens, pencils, and erasers
Add to your notebook
Add to your notebook
Add to your notebook
Add to your notebook
Add to your notebook
DUE 9/9: Notebook
(Couture techniques)
ISWC
ISWC
Add to your notebook
DUE 9/18: Notebook
(Flat patternmaking)
Add to your notebook
Add to your notebook
Add to your notebook
Add to your notebook
DUE 9/27: Notebook (Draping)
Add to your notebook
Add to your notebook
Add to your notebook
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M 10/7
8
W 10/9
F 10/11
M 10/14
Fabric dyeing techniques
: Marbling/Transfer dyeing
Wearable technologies
: LED/EL/Fiber optics
Add to your notebook
Add to your notebook
DUE 10/9: Notebook
(Fabric dyeing techniques)
Add to your notebook
Wearable technologies
: Sensors/Motors/ New materials
Wearable technologies
Wearable technologies
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W 10/16
Sustainable design techniques and examples
F 10/18
Sustainable design techniques and examples
M 10/21
10
W 10/23
F 10/25
11
12
13
14
15
16
M 10/28
W 10/30
F 11/1
M 11/4
W 11/6
F 11/8
M 11/11
W 11/13
F 11/15
M 11/18
W 11/20
F 11/22
M 11/25
W 11/27
F 11/29
M 12/2
Creative design project
(Sustainable apparel design)
: Problem definition, research and ideation
Creative design project
: Design selection and modification
Creative design project: Implementation
Creative design project: Implementation
Creative design project: Implementation
Creative design project: Implementation
Creative design project: Implementation
Creative design project: Implementation
Creative design project: Implementation
Creative design project: Implementation
Creative design project: Implementation
Creative design project: Implementation
Creative design project: Implementation
Creative design project: Implementation
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
Creative design project: Modification
Final presentation
W 12/4
F 12/6
Add to your notebook
ITAA
ITAA
DUE 10/16: Notebook (Wearable
technologies)
Read and discuss books of
Fletcher, Ulasewicz & Hethorn,
and other sources
10/21: Presentation
(Sustainable Techniques &
Examples)
Bring defined problems, target consumer,
& design concept
Bring flat design sketches
12/4 Final Presentation
DUE 12/4: Creative design
project (Garment & portfolio)
Creativity measurement
*This schedule is tentative and subject to change
Supplies Needed: Bring machine and hand sewing supplies for all the sessions. Patternmaking supplies
will be necessary in sessions of draping, patternmaking, and creative design project.