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EDFD232 Fashion Illustration (CE) 3cr
This course introduces illustration methods for the fashion designer. In-class exercises and demonstrations cover basic anatomy and an analysis of the idealized female and male fashion figure. Basic layout, flat sketch and technical drawing skills are taught, as well as critique and editing processes. Students illustrate color fashion plates with apparel details, fashion silhouettes, and textile rendering using magic marker, watercolor, acrylic, and gouache.
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EDFD263 Intro to Creative Fashion 3cr
This course teaches students how to communicate original ideas using the geometric principles of design, and helps them to master block pattern structure. Basic garment construction, fundamental draping, and development of couture are covered. These skills are used to translate creative designs into three-dimensional form in both fabric and non-textiles.
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EDFD264 Pattern Drafting 3cr
An overview of pattern drafting and an introduction to clothing construction. Students explore the different methods of pattern making, from using the dart for fit to adding shape for fullness, and learn how to take body measurements for fit. Pattern drafting and construction techniques are then applied to an original design.
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EDFD317 Tailoring 3cr
An exploration of advanced construction and drafting methods for custom tailoring. Students learn how to design and construct a tailored ensemble using traditional methods that include pad stitching, foundation shaping, special lapel and collar treatments, and finishes. Prerequisites: Introduction to Creative Fashion
and Introduction to Pattern Drafting.
Prerequisites: EDFD263 and EDFD264
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EDFD318 Couture Design 3cr
This course helps fashion students move their designs into the luxury department with projects covering custom fit and draping, boning for shaping, soft and structured draping, seam finishes, and design motifs and embellishment. Detailing is done by hand and machine.
Prerequisites: EDFD263 and EDFD264
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EDFD319 Professional Portfolio 2cr
The Portfolio course will assist students in creating a resume, combining design and skill stories, and how to present work in a designer portfolio format. The course will enable students to mix previous work with the new projects that have been completed throughout the Fashion Design Certificate Program.
Prerequisites: Complete five required courses from Fashion Design sequence. Must take in the last semester of FDC program.
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EDFD101 Culture, Dress and Identity 3 cr.
This course will examine the relationship between culture, dress and identity. We will look broadly across the world at how dress and adornment are extensions of one’s culture and identity and compare and contrast this to our own. We will explore the significance of dress through rituals, ceremonies and rites of passages as well as through a social and political lens. We will also examine the effects of globalization on dress, what this means in our contemporary world, and how this is leading us into the future.
Lecture/Seminar
All College Elective
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EDFD102 Color,Line&Design 3cr
This is a hands-on class using innovative 2D and 3D projects and field trips to explore basic design elements and color theory which have direct application across all areas of Design. The student will develop skills to communicate ideas through bold and deliberate use of the color, pattern and shape and follow those ideas through to create a variety of end product with with the awareness of the past and an eye to the future.
Fall
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EDFD203 Costume Design - Through Topics in Film 3cr
This course introduces students to the vital role of costume design in the cinematic representation of history and fashion. Lessons will be exploratory and selective in their subjects and methodologies. Beginning with the ancient world, yet focusing on the period from the Renaissance to now, film clips, paintings and prints, and theatrical comparisons will be explored to discuss the diversity and the dynamic evolution of modes of costume. Students will create costume design stories within project proposals and use design concepts that can
be related to their major study. The course will direct students to various methods of making,
presenting narratives and working in both 2D and 3D.
Lecture
Fall
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EDFD208 Digital Tools for Fashion Design 3 cr.
Students learn how to use industry software applications to create projects typical in the
fashion industry. The presentation fashion plates digitally created are used to enhance their
portfolio.
Students use digital image collage and manipulation techniques; generate designs using a
digital flat sketch, and render fabrics and textures all with computer software. Digital
print development, establishing a library of flats and notions, and emulating traditional
media are also explored.
Prerequisites: Must complete Foundation Year
Critique
Undergraduate Elective
Spring
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EDFD216 Digital Tools for Textile Design 3cr
In this course, students will produce a series of textile designs using the most commonly used industry applications, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will gain a firm foundation of the design principles relating to textile design and the tools used to create them.
Undergraduate Elective
Fall
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EDFD220 Fashion Illustration I 3 cr.
An introduction to the methods of Illustration for the fashion designer. Basic anatomy and
analysis of the idealized fashion female and male figures will be emphasized through demonstrations
and in-class exercises. Students will illustrate color fashion plates with apparel details,
fashion silhouettes, and textile rendering using magic marker and watercolor. Basic layout skills,
critique and editing processes are critical foundation teachings. Flat sketch, technical
drawing skills are taught.
Prerequisites: Must complete foundation requirements.
Hybrid Studio/Critique
Departmental Requirement
Fall
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EDFD221 Fashion Illustration II 3cr
An advanced course in hand rendering fashion illustrations for the fashion designer. The fashion figures will be manipulated in multi-figure fashion spreads for collection and portfolio building. Demonstrations by instructor will cover layout and composition variables incorporating interactive movement of both the figure and the clothing. Anatomy studies, drawing from the live model, exaggeration of the garment silhouette, volume and creative style will be emphasized along with advanced textile rendering and detailed flat sketching. Directional information will be presented for use of computer-aided multi-media layouts using both hand and computer-aided fashion rendering.
Prerequisites: EDFD220
Department Requirement
Spring
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EDFD229 Mindful Collective/Sustainability Making
Artists and designers have pathways to research, develop and adopt actions that affect
sustainability processes. This course will cover sustainability initiatives - through discussions,
projects and making - to create a foundation for decoding and envisioning purposeful outcomes and
practices for a more-than-human world. All disciplines, industry and mediums welcomed.
* applied credit for Sustainability Minor
Critique
Fall
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EDFD255 Creative Fashion Design I 3 cr.
Communication of original ideas using geometric principles in design as well as master block pattern structure. Students learn fundamental draping and development. Basic garment construction and the experience in translating creative designs into 3D form. Work in fabric and non-textiles.
Prerequisites: EDFD256
Hybrid Studio/Critique
Departmental Requirement
Spring
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EDFD256 Pattern Drafting and Construction I 3 cr.
An introduction to the principles and procedures in the development and use of the flat pattern. The course introduces basic master block patterns with design changes.
Hybrid Studio/Critique
Departmental Requirement
Fall
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EDFD257 Pattern Drafting and Construction II 3 cr.
Development of master block patterns to include dress and pant with additional design options. Introduction to machine stitching for basic garment construction.
Prerequisites: EDFD256
Critique
Departmental Requirement
Spring
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EDFD260 Fashion Industry Production/Gerber 3 cr.
Designing for mass-production using CAD - Gerber garment technology. Production methods of design and pattern/marker making utilizing the Accumark Silhouette System.
Prerequisites: EDFD256
Critique
Departmental Elective
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EDFD303 Paris to Antwerp: Crossing the Fashion Spectrum 3 cr.
This course will examine both the historical heritage of couture design as found through the textiles, techniques and craftsmanship of the designers, as well as a contemporary view of the globalization of fashion and where designers are heading in the future. We will examine how old world techniques continue to shape and work within the technological advancements of the present day. Students will examine how Antwerp has surfaced as a leading innovative force in fashion and what this means in the larger global context. All of this will be accomplished through lectures and coursework throughout the semester and will culminate with a two week travel program to Antwerp and Paris. Students will complete a final project based on their research, exploration and travel experiences.
Travel
All College Elective
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EDFD306 Product Development 3cr
This course studies the fashion industry and breakdown of the product development process into practical steps to learn to produce a clothing line. Learning about how to research, create a technical package and present a product line with a brand strategy for target consumer will also be covered. Students use digital image collage and manipulation techniques; generate designs using a digital flat sketch, and render fabrics and textures all with the computer software. Digital print development, establishing a library of flats and notions, and emulating traditional media are also explored.
Prerequisites: EDFD255 and EDFD257
Department Requirement
Fall
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EDFD311 Biodesign: Designing for a Better World 3cr
Biodesign: Designing for a Better World
There is tremendous potential for positive
advancements that can be made by bringing artists
and designers into the conversation and process
of biological design. Biotechnology has entered
into many aspects of our daily lives, from
advancements in medicines and greener solutions
to the negative impacts of genetically modified
foods and crops. The speed of these developments
is incredulous, and should not be left to market
forces alone. With a focus on people and their
experiences, a deeper level of understanding and
critical thinking around these technologies can
emerge to envision and design a better world.
This course offers an interdisciplinary platform
for students to engage, collaborate and
experiment in regards to biotechnologies and our
future. The class will participate in the
Biodesign Challenge, a global design challenge
bringing together students among leading art,
design and research institutions to compete.
Introducing art and design students to new forms
of fabrication, tools and materials used in
biotechnology. Students in the course will be
connected to a team of expert consultants, have
access to an extensive array of resources and
biotechnology labs situated right in the Boston
area. Through speculative and creative thinking,
research and innovation, small teams of students
are asked to envision, develop and prototype a
biodesign project addressing a real problem with
an achievable design solution. At the end of the
semester, one team project will be selected to
represent MassArt at the Biodesign Summit at the
MOMA in NYC at end of June 2019
Critique
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EDFD354 Creative Fashion Design II 3 cr.
Intermediate level fashion design. Students develop more intricate designs into finished projects. Emphasis is on personal interpretation of projects in ready-to-wear categories that include swimwear, sportswear and outerwear.
Prerequisites: EDFD255, EDFD275
Hybrid Studio/Critique
Departmental Requirement
Fall
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EDFD355 Creative Fashion Design III 3 cr.
Students develop more intricate designs into finished projects. Emphasis is on personal interpretation of projects in couture design that include lingerie, bridal, eveningwear and theatrical costume.
Prerequisites: EDFD354
Hybrid Studio/Critique
Departmental Requirement
Spring
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EDFD392 FD Course Assistantship
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EDFD399 FD Independent Study
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EDFD450 Degree Project I 3 cr.
Students research and design a collection presenting a theme-oriented portfolio of finished work. Individual guidance in executing boards for original design ideas based on sources of inspiration that may include important artists, ancient cultures, historical eras, scientific resources or a specialized related technical design area. (two semesters)
Prerequisites: EDFD355, EDFD306, EDFD359
Hybrid Studio/Critique
Departmental Requirement
Fall
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EDFD451 Degree Project II 3 cr.
Student research project - part II. Students present a theme-oriented formal collection of finished work based on their research. Sources of inspiration may include important artists, ancient cultures, historical eras, scientific resources, or a specialized related technical design area.
Prerequisites: EDFD450
Critique
Departmental Requirement
Spring
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EDFD455 Creative Fashion Design IV 3 cr.
Students are encouraged to seek their personal direction in fashion design in order to develop their full potential while reaching professional standards in portfolio presentation. Students work on a collection of ensembles that represent advanced techniques in fashion design.
Prerequisites: EDFD306, EDFD355, EDFD359
Hybrid Studio/Critique
Departmental Requirement
Fall
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EDFD457 Specialized Fashion Study 3 cr.
An introduction to related fashion specialties of millinery, gloves, footwear, handbags, fur, leather, and cosmetics. Topics include origins, methods of production and finishing, construction, terminology and quality identification. Assignments include millinery and glove design.
Prerequisites: EDFD355
Lecture/Seminar
Departmental Elective
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EDFD458 Couture Techniques 3 cr.
Techniques and design details such as trapunto, couching, and quilting. Technical elements of the couture will include embroidery, pleating and advanced seam finishes.
Prerequisites: EDFD359
Lecture/Seminar
Departmental Elective
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