FSHN 1111: Sewing Techniques 1
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Fashion Design
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course will introduce students to sewing and garment construction on professional industrial machinery. Students will practice hand and machine sewing techniques to assemble a wide range of samples and will apply learned techniques to the construction of a garment.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Operate industrial sewing and pressing equipment
- Execute various sample sewing techniques by machine and hand
- Mark, cut, and assemble a simple garment
- Practice accurate sewing and pressing skills
- Manage time effectively while sewing
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, products/portfolio, demonstration, interview, and/or external evaluation.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25.5
Total Hours: 45.5
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, demonstration, problem solving, and practice sewing techniques.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
|
Percentage
|
Assessment activity
|
Assignments
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25
|
Basic sewing sample assignments
|
Project
|
15
|
Presentation of technique
|
Project
|
25
|
Garment
|
Assignments
|
30
|
Complex sewing sample assignments
|
Participation
|
5
|
Professionalism
|
Course topics
- Operation of industrial sewing and pressing equipment
- Sewing techniques
- Introduction to marker making and cutting techniques
- Introduction to garment construction
- Following a sequence of construction
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.