DSNF 300: Junior Studio I
Prerequisites:DSN 223, DSNF 205, DSNF 207; 2.5 in-major GPA, passing Portfolio Review
Credit Hours: (3) Six hours studio
Intermediate apparel design. Translation of original garment ideas from the two-dimensional
to the three-dimensional form.
Detailed Description of Course
The student will explore the principles, methods and techniques of garment design
by draping and the flat pattern processes. Topics include dart manipulation, style
lines, adding fullness, contouring, garment details, and the design process.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Demonstration will provide an overview of the draping and flat pattern methods. The
studio environment provides hands-on experience in draping and flat pattern garment
design and product development.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Knowledge of:
1. Designing for competition.
2. Human factors related to garment structure, function, and aesthetics.
3. Intermediate apparel design techniques.
4. The interrelationship of fabrics, style lines and pattern development.
5. Relationship between garment design and the human form.
6. Aesthetic evaluation of apparel design for a target market.
7. Pathways to design revision based on critique and constructive criticism.
8. Self-directed design problem solving.
9. Critical thinking from the two-dimensional to three-dimensional form.
10. Design realization from concept to finished garment.
11. Apparel line development to address specific aesthetic and functional goals.
12. Use of color in application
a. Demonstrate color principles and theories
b. Appropriately select and apply color for multiple applications
c. Appropriately apply color in all visual communications.
Understanding of:
13. Garment fit; fitting devices use and evaluation for a variety of silhouettes.
14. Design process documentation and implementations.
15. Garment style identification.
16. Garment specifications and pattern standards.
17. Critical listening skills.
Assessment Measures
Studio assignments, including draping and pattern making exercises and critiques will
assess the students鈥� knowledge of the human form and garment fit and their ability
to apply the problem solving process. Quizzes will assess students鈥� knowledge of course
content. Written and oral critiques, preliminary design ideas, craftsmanship and concept
development comprise an integral part of the evaluation criteria for all projects.
Other Course Information
Outcomes may include:
Design journal and critique notes
Apparel design matrix
Garment style identification library
Notched and shawl collar, kimono and raglan sleeve mock-ups
Fabric/grain explorations and analysis (team)
Sleeve and collar exploration in mock-ups to lead to final original design
Semester project 鈥� original design muslin and final dress/jacket ensemble in fashion
fabric 鈥� specified sleeve and collar must be apparent
Target market apparel group presentation
Deconstruction of more complex structures
Mockup of jacket garment from 303 and pants from 304 (such a the Alpaca competition)
Finished garment and production ready pattern (such as that for the AATCC C2C
competition)
Review and Approval
March 2010