#12 06 Courses #1 - Multiple Choices

322 • Phoenix College 2005-2006 Catalog
Course Descriptions
TEC136
Fashion Illustration III
3 credits 5 periods lecture + lab
In depth study of illustrative styles,
silhouettes, and interpretations.
Advanced work with fabric textures and
patterns; concentration on garment
details. Continued development of a
fashion design portfolio. Prerequisites:
TEC135, or permission of instructor.
TEC222
Textiles
3 credits 3 periods lecture
(Not offered every semester)
Study of textile fibers and fabrics, their
properties, identification, selection, use
and care. Prerequisites: None.
TEC223
Tailoring
3 credits 5 periods lecture + lab
Principles of tailoring as applied in the
construction of a coat or suit. Alteration
of patterns and fitting techniques.
Prerequisites: TEC111 or permission of
instructor. Course Note: May be
repeated for a total of 12 credit hours
with permission of instructor.
TEC224
Pattern Drafting
2 credits 3 periods lecture + lab
(Not offered every semester)
Draft patterns with measurements of
dress forms and human figures.
Development of slopers, blocks, and
garment patterns. Design and produce
an original garment using pattern
drafting techniques. Prerequisites:
TEC111, or permission of instructor.
TEC225
Pattern Design I
3 credits 5 periods lecture + lab
Creative expression through flat pattern
in applying principles of art to clothing
design. Various resources for design
inspiration. Prerequisites: (TEC110 or
TEC111) or permission of instructor.
Course Note: May be repeated for a total
of twelve (12) credits.
TEC226
Draping for Fashion Design
3 credits 5 periods lecture + lab
(Not offered every semester)
Manipulation of fabrics on a dress form
and/or live figure to create designs and
patterns. Use of a variety of woven/knit
fabrics and an exploration of the many
possibilities of draping to allow a
creative and accurate expression of ideas.
Prerequisites: (TEC110 or TEC111) or
permission of instructor.
TEC227
Couture Sewing
3 credits 5 periods lecture + lab
(Not offered every semester)
Construction techniques used in couture
sewing. Includes fabric selection, fitting,
fabric preparation, hand sewing,
garment shaping, edge finishes,
embellishments, and closures. Emphasis
on couture techniques used in the
construction of skirts, pants, blouses,
dresses, sleeves, pockets, jackets, coats,
and evening wear. Prerequisites:
TEC111 or permission of instructor.
Course Note: May be repeated for a total
of 12 credit hours with permission of
instructor.
TEC228
Advanced Draping for Fashion Design
3 credits 5 periods lecture + lab
(Not offered every semester)
Advanced draping techniques for
fashion design. Includes draping jackets,
coats, slacks, and trousers in woven
fabrics and draping a variety of garments
in knit fabrics. Drape and construct an
original design. Prerequisites: TEC226 or
permission of instructor. Corequisites:
TEC225, TEC226 or permission of
instructor.
TEC230
Pattern Design II
3 credits 5 periods lecture + lab
(Not offered every semester)
Practical application in designing
clothing/patterns using flat pattern
method. Principles of flat pattern and
use of sloper reviewed. Includes pattern
grading, sizing for figure differences, and
creation of an original design.
Prerequisites: TEC225 or permission of
instructor. Course Note: May be
repeated for a total of twelve (12) credits.
TEC231
Pattern Grading
3 credits 5 periods lecture + lab
Grading patterns to change sizes.
Includes grading terminology, grading
methods, types of grade, uneven grade,
figure types, grading charts, blending,
and grading basic and intermediate
designs. Prerequisites: TEC111, or
permission of instructor.
TEC236
Portfolio Development
1 credit 1.5 periods lab
(Not offered every semester)
Design, produce, and present a
professional portfolio. Includes material
selection and techniques, customer focus,
contents and organization, presentation
formats, flat sketching techniques,
presentation boards, and writing a
resume and cover letter for potential
employers. Prerequisites: TEC127,
TEC135, or permission of instructor.
TEC270
Design Studio
1 credit 1 period lab
Design of an original garment for a
line/collection. Includes sketching
design, developing pattern for design,
selecting fabrics for design, and
construction of design. Prerequisites:
TEC225 or TEC226. Course Note:
Course may be repeated for a total of 4
credit hours with permission of
instructor.
TEC/MKT271AA
Fashion Design Internship
1 credit 5 periods lab
Work experience in fashion design
business or industry. Five hours of work
weekly. Supervision and evaluation by
an internship coordinator. May be
repeated for a total of three (3) credits.
Prerequisites: Departmental approval.
TEC/MKT271AB
Fashion Design Internship
2 credits 10 periods lab
Work experience in fashion design
business or industry. Ten hours of work
weekly. Supervision and evaluation by
an internship coordinator. Prerequisites:
Departmental approval.
TEC/MKT271AC
Fashion Design Internship
3 credits 15 periods lab
Work experience in fashion design
business or industry. Fifteen hours of
work weekly. Supervision and
evaluation by an internship coordinator.
Prerequisites: Departmental approval.