THA 2130 - Fashion Construction and Pattern Making

3 cr

The method of shaping two-dimensional materials into three-dimensional garments is part sculpting, part building, and part drafting. This course is an introduction to the practical skills of sewing, the artistic skills of translating an idea or vision into physical form, and the engineering skills of transforming a set of numbers into a wearable structure. Throughout the semester students will research, discuss, and write about the contributions of fashion and costume to our material culture. May be repeated once for program credit.
Lecture and workshop.
Fee $100
Fall, odd years