COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CAREER/TECHNICAL DISCIPLINES
COMMERCIAL SEWING (CMS)
CIP Code:19.0902
Apparel and Textile Manufacture. (NEW) A program that focuses on the design,
development, and production of textile products and related processes and systems. Includes
instruction in functional and aesthetic design, human factors research, production planning,
manufacturing processes, quality assessment, and distribution systems.
This program is not creditable toward an Associate Degree (NDC).
This course directory can be implemented immediately but no later than spring
semester 2011.
5/27/15
Date
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES
COURSE TITLE
RECENT CHANGES
115, 140, 141, 143, 150,
180, 183, 186, 188, 193,
Courses archived due to inactivity
194, 201, 204, 205, 207,
291, 292,
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DPT
CRS
CMS
101
COURSE TITLE
INTRODUCTION TO
FASHIONS
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
1
2
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program
Updated
8/1/14
This course provides an introduction into the apparel fashions trades. Topics include
terminology, regulations, operations, fundamentals of textiles, manufactured apparel and custom
apparel production. Emphasis is placed on apparel construction and production exercises for
learning the manipulation of equipment, and tools. The study and selection of patterns, notions,
and materials are applied to the construction of basic apparel. Upon completion, the student
should be able to discuss the history, operations, and work ethics of the apparel fashions trade
industry as well as construct a selected basic garment.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
CMS
111
FASHION TECHNIQUES
1
2
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course provides the study and development of skills on textiles, specialized equipment, and
tools. Emphasis is placed on proper operation of tools and equipment used in the apparel
industry. Upon completion, students should be able to operate equipment, use tools, and select
appropriate textiles correctly apply sewing techniques in the construction of basic garments.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
APPAREL PRODUCTION
CMS
113
LINE AND METHODS
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
2
1
3
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course introduces methods of apparel construction with the application of production line
assembling. Topics include methods and application of assembling apparel, the study of
operational tickets, pay scale, and calculation of production. Upon completion, students should be
able to operate various apparel construction machines and calculate production.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
CONCEPTS IN CLOTHING
CMS
120
CONSTRUCTION
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
1
2
3
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course focuses on the principles, concepts, and application of basic garment construction.
Topics include specialized textiles, the pattern envelope, measurements, pattern symbols, pattern
layout, garment assembly, interfacing, linings, necklines and facings, collars, sleeves, closures,
waistbands and pockets. Upon completion, students should understand garment construction
techniques and applications as well as construct selected basic clothing.
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DPT
CRS
CMS
121
COURSE TITLE
BASIC CLOTHING
CONSTRUCTION
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
1
2
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Reviewed
8/1/14
In this course, students study and apply the principles and concepts of basic clothing
construction. Topics include pattern selection, pattern alteration, and constructions techniques.
Upon completion, students should be able to construct selected basic clothing and apply
appropriate techniques.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
APPAREL PRODUCTION
CMS
122
LAB
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
0
3
3
Reviewed
8/1/14
In this course, students apply principles of apparel construction. Topics include guide sheet
instructions and simple to advanced apparel construction techniques. Upon completion, students
should be able to follow a guide sheet and be able to construct several garments using various
fabrics.
DPT
CRS
CMS
123
COURSE TITLE
ADVANCED CLOTHING
PRODUCTION
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
0
3
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Reviewed
8/1/14
In this course, students use advanced clothing construction and contour sewing techniques.
Emphasis is placed on clothing construction machinery developing speed and accuracy while
constructing clothing. Upon completion, students should be able to operate apparel construction
machinery with speed and accuracy while constructing clothing.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
CMS
130
TEXTILES
1
2
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course introduces students to the essential concepts and principles of the textile industry
and the development of textile fabrics. Topics include basic terminology, fundamental fabric
analysis, natural and manufactured fibers, general textile properties, yarns, construction,
preparation, coloration, finishings, laws and regulations. Upon completion, students should know
and be able to apply terminology, regulations, textile characteristics and operations of the textile
industry, and be able to identify fabrics for end use.
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DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
CMS
131
TEXTILE ANALYSIS
1
2
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Reviewed
8/1/14
In this course, students test and analyze apparel and home furnishing textiles. Topics include
semi-technical tests to determine the composition and other properties of fabrics and examine
fabrics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify face and back of fabric, the fabric
content and construction, the end use of fabric, and the fabric characteristics and suitability.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
CMS
145
BASIC TAILORING
1
2
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course focuses on basic tailoring techniques in garment construction. Topics include pattern
selection, customization, layout, and construction of the garment(s). Upon completion, students
will demonstrate skills in pattern selection, basic tailoring techniques, alterations, and fitting a
tailored jacket.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
CMS
146
ADVANCED TAILORING
0
3
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course focuses on advanced tailoring techniques. Included are advanced techniques in
pattern selection, customization, layout, and construction of completely lined apparel. Upon
completion, students should be able to select advanced patterns and apply advanced tailoring
techniques to fit and construct completely lined/tailored apparel.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
CMS
147
AND MENDING
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
0
3
3
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course focuses on simple to advanced altering and mending techniques for ready-to-wear
apparel. Topics include fitting, altering, and remodeling clothing. Upon completion, students
should be able to appropriately fit, alter, and remodel garments.
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DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
FASHION APPAREL AND
CMS
148
ACCESSORIES
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
3
0
3
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course introduces students to fashion accessories and related materials, manufacturing, and
merchandising. Topics include buying functions, supporting services, fashion entrepreneurship,
auxiliary services, retailing and wholesaling. Upon completion, students should understand
concepts and practices applicable to different levels of the fashion industry.
DPT
CRS
CMS
155
COURSE TITLE
BASIC SERGER
CONSTRUCTION
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
0
3
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Reviewed
8/1/14
In this course, students apply over-lock stitch methods. Emphasis is placed on basic over-lock
stitch techniques, various stitches, seams, and hems, used in the construction of apparel, and
custom finishes with special threads, ribbons, etc. Upon completion, students should be able to
operate an over-lock machine and construct applicable pieces of apparel.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
PATTERN ADJUSTMENTS
CMS
160
& FITTING
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
2
1
3
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course provides the fundamentals of fitting and pattern adjusting. Emphasis is placed on
analyzing figure proportions, shapes, contours, and profiles as it applies to applications. The
comparison of method of fitting, pattern alterations and grading. Upon completion, students
should be able to apply the fundamental techniques in figure analysis, fitting and pattern
adjusting.
DPT
CRS
CMS
181
COURSE TITLE
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
FASHIONS
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
1
2
3
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the fashions industry.
Students should be able to plan and select an appropriate final lab project, purchase pattern,
fabrics, and notions, alter the pattern as needed for fit, and completely construct the lab project.
Emphasis is placed on career planning using the internet for performing a job search, and
developing an effective professional résumé.
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DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
CMS
182
SPECIAL TOPICS
0
3
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Reviewed
8/1/14
These courses provide specialized instruction in various areas related to the apparel or interior
industry. Emphasis is placed on meeting students' needs.
DPT
CRS
COURSE TITLE
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
CMS
189
BASIC WINDOW FASHIONS
1
2
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course focuses on the fundamentals of planning and producing basic window fashions.
Topics include basic interior windows, treatments, function, selection, measurement, material
quantity calculation, construction techniques, and installation. Upon completion, students should
be able to select appropriate materials, measure and calculate the amount of fabric needed,
construct window fashions, and install it.
DPT
CRS
CMS
190
COURSE TITLE
ADVANCED WINDOW
FASHIONS
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
1
2
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course focuses on advanced planning and production of professional window fashions.
Topics include interior and exterior windows, fashionable treatments, function, selection,
placement, hardware, installation, measurement, calculating material quantities, and window
fashions construction techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to select
appropriate material for a given window, measure and calculate the amount of material needed,
construct and install advanced window fashions.
DPT
CRS
CMS
191
COURSE TITLE
INTERIOR FASHION
FURNISHINGS
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
1
2
3
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course focuses on the study of interior decorating and the production of fashionable interior
furnishings. Topics include pillows, bedding, slipcovers, living rooms, dens, bed and bathroom
accessories, and other interior residential housing accessories. Upon completion, students
should be able to select, plan, measure, calculate materials, and construct selected fashionable
interior furnishings project.
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DPT
CRS
CMS
192
COURSE TITLE
INTERIOR FASHION
FURNISHINGS - II
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
1
2
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course covers the study and applications of interior decorating and the production of soft
interior furnishings. Topics include table decorations, bathroom accessories, storage, closets,
as well as other interior/ exterior residential housing accessories. Upon completion, students
should be able to measure, calculate and select materials appropriate, and construct a selected
fashionable interior furnishings project.
DPT
CRS
CMS
203
COURSE TITLE
SPECIAL PROJECTS
/CO-OP
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
0
3
3
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: Permission of program coordinator
Reviewed
8/1/14
This course allows students to study particular topics in depth or work in the field of apparel or
interior industry. Emphasis is placed on the subject areas of student interest. Upon completion
students should be able to work with minimal instruction and execute the necessary techniques to
finish a project or refine technical and soft skills.
DPT
CRS
CMS
206
COURSE TITLE
EMBROIDERY AND
APPLIQUÉS
Course Description
PREREQUISITE: As required by program.
THEORY
LAB
COURSE
0
2
2
Added
8/1/14
This course introduces the basic embroidery terminology and fundamental procedures of
machine embroidery techniques and business marketing. Hands-on experiences will be
achieved through monogramming, appliqués and embroidering on various textiles. Upon
completion the student will be knowledgeable of embroidery terminology and be able to set-up an
embroidery machine, monogram, embroider and fasten appliqués on apparel and fabric.
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