INSTRUCTOR:  Dr. Belinda Orzada
OFFICE:  303 Alison West
PHONE:  831-8709
OFFICE HOURS:  Tuesday 9:30-11:00
email:  Orzada@udel.edu

 OVERVIEW

 Exploration of three dimensional methods of apparel design.  Design and execution of draped garment structures will be required.  PREREQ CNST 314
 

 TEXTS
Required
Amaden-Crawford, Connie.  The Art of Fashion Draping.  New York, NY:  Fairchild, 1996.

Recommended
Schaeffer, Claire.  Claire Schaeffer's Fabric Sewing Guide.  Radnor, PA:  Chilton, 1995.

1. To advance knowledge and skills from initial apparel design course by exploring advanced  design and construction techniques.
2. To appreciate the importance of the grain of fabric in relationship to the desired design.
3. To manipulate fabric on a three-dimensional form and obtain harmony between the fabric  and  design.
4. To stimulate creativity by feeling and sculpting with fabric.
5. To develop a sense of proportion and placement of style lines.
6. To evaluate the fit, hang and balance of garments.
7. To increase awareness of, and utilize, a variety of design and construction references and  resources.
8. To become proficient at analyzing and interpreting flat sketches into muslin patterns.
9. To produce garments by:
1. researching market trends in color, fabric and styling
2. researching sources of inspiration
3. conceptualizing, sketching and presenting original garment design ideas
4.  developing designs through draping
5. constructing the garments
10. To continue to develop and refine critical evaluation skills.

Students will be evaluated on the following criteria:

1. Draping assignments: 35% of course grade
· draping exercises (14) - 10 points each  (25% of course grade)
· Bias-cut dress  50 points  (10% of course grade)

2. Strapless Design:  25% of course grade
· Design and construct a dress with a strapless, boned bodice.
· Graded on Sketches, Aesthetics, Originality, Drape and Pattern Execution, Construction, Fit and Total Appearance of garment, and Written Abstract.

3. Versace Inspired Design:  25% of course grade
· Participate in field trip to NY to visit the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Exhibition on Gianni Versace.  Design will be inspired by Versace’s work.
· Graded on Sketches, Aesthetics, Originality, Drape and Pattern Execution, Construction, Fit and Total Appearance of Garment, and Written Abstract.

4. Mid-term Exam:  10% of course grade

5. Attendance and participation:  5% of course grade

 SUPPLIES

- Fashion ruler 26" and/or French curve (Dietzgen #17 or Pacific Arc F17)
- C-Thru ruler (flexible, clear plastic, 1/8" grid, 2 x 18"
- Triangle or L-square
- Pencils (2-H, F, HB), portable pencil sharpener
- Vinyl eraser
- Paper scissors
- Needle point tracing wheel
- Muslin (100% cotton, unbleached, medium wt., approximately 10 yds)
- Narrow dark colored soutache
- Fabric for individual design projects
- Sewing equipment from previous construction and design courses
- For in-class sewing, rent bobbin case and pressure foot from CNST office

1. Attendance - Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, studio sessions, and critiques are an integral part of the course and require your attendance and participation.  Attendance is necessary for completing lab assignments and receiving instruction and feedback from the professor.  A large portion of your draping and pattern development should be executed during class/studio sessions so I will know be able to assess your pattern making techniques and design ideas.  However, students are expected to spend AT LEAST twice the amount of time spent in class working outside of class on design development, assignments, etc.  You will be responsible for all material covered when you are absent.  Missing more than three classes reduces your final grade by one letter.
2. Illness - Illnesses should be reported immediately to avoid a grade penalty.  To report and illness, call 831-8709 and leave a message on my voice mail.  When an assignment is affected, a signed statement from your doctor or the Dean is required to receive an excused absence for a project.  Make-up is at the discretion of the professor.  An approved make-up may be given a) orally (with another faculty member in attendance), or b) as a practical exam.
3. Course Schedule - The professor reserves the right to change the schedule as circumstances warrant.
4. Academic Dishonesty - Students are expected to adhere to the code of conduct governing academic dishonesty.  Suspected cases of plagiarism, cheating or other forms of dishonesty (as  described in the Student Guide to Policies, e.g., cheating on exams, copying a design) will be reported to the Student Judicial System for appropriate action.
5. Laboratory Guidelines - Students are required to handle lab sewing machinery, equipment, and dress forms with care and respect.  Sewing machines and irons must be turned off and unplugged after each use.  Students are expected to clean their work spaces and return equipment to storage locations after each work session.  Items left in the lab over a period of several days will be discarded.
6. Appointments - Please schedule appointments during class/lab sessions or office hours.  Contact me at least 24 hours in advance for appointments at other times.