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FSHN 1103: Fashion Cycle 2
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Fashion Design
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Fashion Cycle 2 engages students in the full cycle of fashion production while implementing and building on skills learned in Fashion Cycle 1 and other courses. Students will experience a fast-paced production process, from design conception to sales, and will discuss and implement methods to increase product value. Students will work in small groups to produce a simple knit garment.
Credits
1.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
FSHN 1101.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply basic design and illustration skills
- Explore methods for sourcing fabric in a local environment
- Apply basic pattern drafting and yielding skills
- Create a simple sequence of construction and construct a product
- Perform simple machine sewing techniques for knit fabrics, and operate industrial machines and pressing equipment
- Strategize simple costing
- Prepare product for online sales
- Identify and describe the stages in a fashion cycle
- Reflect on learning
- Manage time effectively in a production environment
- Work effectively as part of a production team
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 13
Total Hours: 33
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 13
Total Hours: 33
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, demonstration, simulation, problem solving, model making, reflective discussion, and practice of illustration, drafting, and sewing skills.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Individual assignments: design and production |
|
Project |
35 |
Final product: design and production |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Reflection on product and process |
|
Assignments |
5 |
Self evaluation |
|
Assignments |
5 |
Peer evaluation |
|
Participation |
5 |
Professionalism |
Course topics
- Trend and market research
- Designing to a brief
- Adding value to a design/product
- Flat illustrations & spec sheets
- Basic pattern drafting techniques
- Basic sewing and construction techniques
- Documentation / costing
- Sourcing & selecting fabric
- Calculating yield
- Components of product (branding, care label, trims, etc)
- Creating a sequence of construction
- Creating an assembly line
- Branding
- Sales and marketing
- Planning a production cycle
- Reflection and evaluation
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.