DESN 3180 — 6 UNITS
APPLIED PATTERN DRAFTING STUDIO
Students construct professional blocks to create patterns for specific design problems. In the process, they integrate their knowledge of pattern drafting and draping methods and refine their pattern development skills.
DESN 3300 — 6 UNITS
STUDIO II
In continuing to develop a collection for the DEBUT Runway Show, students perfect muslin samples of their designs, begin construction of garments, and fit finished garments on a professional model.
DESN 3600 — 6 UNITS
STUDIO III
Students complete and present their collections at the professionally produced DEBUT Runway Show.
DESN 3700 — 6 UNITS
STUDIO WORKSHOP
This course supports Studio II. Students employ problem-solving techniques and apply industry methods of construction in the development of their fashion designs.
DESN 3750 — 6 UNITS
STUDIO LAB
In this course, students enhance and refine their ability to fit garments properly to a live model.
DESN 3930 — 3 UNITS
PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
Students prepare and present a professional portfolio.
DESN 4050 — 3 UNITS
COSTUME DESIGN FOR FILM & TV I
This course introduces script reading with emphasis placed on interpreting character through design. It surveys the variety of jobs available to the costume designer, including styling for TV commercials and music videos, and designing for film and TV series. Lecture, illustration of projects, screenings, and guest speakers.
DESN 4120 — 3 UNITS
TELEVISION THEN & NOW
Students learn about the history of television and the Golden Age of TV, the genres, trends, directors, and stars. Costume innovations and impacts on fashion are included. Class discussions cover the relationship between film and TV.
DESN 4180 — 3 UNITS
COSTUME ILLUSTRATION FOR FILM & TV I
Students learn how to develop their own style of rendering contemporary and period costumes and fabrics. Customizing the illustration for the actor and incorporating appropriate accessories, props, and background are included. A practical class in illustrating costume designs from written or verbal descriptions of characters.
DESN 4350 — 3 UNITS
HISTORY OF ART, COSTUME & CULTURE I
This course is a broad survey of pre-20th century art, fashion, film, architecture, and photography and their relevance, development, and connection to contemporary styles and practices. Lectures, screenings.
DESN 4380 — 3 UNITS
COSTUME DESIGN FOR FILM & TV II
Costume Design II is a course of ever more challenging design projects continuing from Costume Design I. Students increase their competence in design through projects, mentoring, and interaction with guest designers. Prerequisite: DESN 4050
DESN 4450 — 3 UNITS
COSTUME ILLUSTRATION FOR FILM & TV II
Students explore a variety of media and find techniques that correspond to the student's individual strengths. Emphasis is on visual communication and storytelling. Lecture, demonstration, and lab. Computer illustration is emphasized. Prerequisite: DESN 4180
DESN 4480 — 3 UNITS
COSTUME SUPERVISION FOR FILM & TV
A specialized course that explores the job duties of the costume supervisor including script breakdown and budgeting and what happens to the costume after it has been approved by the costume designer, the actor, and the director. Managing a costume crew, maintaining the costumes, and keeping the continuity book are covered. Film and television guest speakers.
DESN 4620 — 3 UNITS
HISTORY OF ART, COSTUME & CULTURE II
This course is a continuation of History of Art, Costume, and Culture I focusing on 20th and 21st century styles, customs and conventions of differing communities, and geo-political influences. Prerequisite: DESN 4350
DESN 4680 — 3 UNITS
STUDIO DESIGN PROJECT I
This course investigates fabrics, tools, and the techniques necessary for costume construction, including patterning, sewing, and fitting. Projects include aging, dyeing, and allied crafts. Students work on a costume of their own design which is completed for exhibition.
DESN 4760 — 3 UNITS
HISTORY OF FILM — AN EYE ON COSTUME DESIGN
Students study and analyze the history of American films. Emphasis is on important films, directors, and film genres from the beginning of movies to the 2000s. The great Hollywood costume designers and stars who became icons of style are studied along with changes in the work of a costume designer through decades.