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FSHN 1113: Draping 

Effective date

September 2022 

Department

Fashion Design 

School

Continuing Studies 
 




Description

Draping is the practice of creating patterns in three dimensions directly on the dress form. In this course, students translate between two and three dimensions, drape blocks/slopers and garments, and create paper patterns from their work. Students experience inherent fabric properties through practice and learn to drape on straight and bias grainlines. 

Credits

2.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

Students with previous schooling in draping will be assessed by appropriate course instructor or the Fashion Arts Program Coordinator for Education. 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25.5
Total Hours: 45.5
 

Instructional Strategies

Lecture, demonstration, model-making, and practice of draping and drafting techniques. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Project 

20 

Interpretation design project 

Project 

20 

Personal design project 

Assignments 

15 

Draped blocks 

Assignments 

20 

Draped variations 

Assignments 

20 

Draped garments 

Participation 

Professionalism 

Course topics

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.
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