AA 355C Topics in Fashion Design and Merchandising: Designing the Apparel Masterpiece

In-depth examination and exploration of the processes contributing to originality in fashion design. The course will consider the creative process as related to fashion design, the process of research for inspired and original apparel design, including fabric research, construction research, and principles of design applications. Processes of modeling through sketching, model making, and first and subsequent prototypes will be used. A final executed garment or ensemble will result. Prerequisites: AA 260, AA 350, AA 385, and AA 415 or AA 355B. (3)