Creative Fashion Design Laboratory Certificate
Introduction
To qualify for admission in the Creative Fashion or Pattern Design Laboratory Certificate Programs, candidates should provide proof of a recognized degree in fashion, and professional experience in design or pattern making.
The Creative Fashion Design Laboratory Certificate program is designed to offer qualified students’ preparation for research skills and conceptual design criteria techniques required to create balanced complex collections ranging from junior lines to the level of haute couture reflecting unlimited creativity in the careers as a fashion designer, product development personnel, stylist and accessories designer. Emphasis is placed on innovative design solutions that reach beyond popular forecasts through analysis of different eras, daily social lives, and historical parallels to bridge the gap from imagination to experience thus presenting appropriate clothing for many events of creativity.
A series of creative manual and digital collections will be developed. Serious focus is on sustaining source of creativity, trend forecasting, creative textile enhancement, developing creative collections with accessories, and fashion show production reflecting the high fashion aesthetics of fine line, silhouette, body proportions, and elegance.
Objectives
The United States Department of Labor gives detailed occupational outlook information about the potential occupations this program prepares for:
- 27-1022 Fashion Designers
- 27-1026 Merchandise Displayers
- 27-1011 Art Directors
- 25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- 13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- 13-1022 Merchandise Buyers
- 11-3061 Retail Trade Merchandising Managers
- 11-3061 Retail Trade Procurement Managers
- 11-3061 Purchasing Managers
For more information consult:
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
Graduation Requirements
- A total of 48 quarter credit hour program of study, which should be completed within the normal program length of 4 quarters within 1.33 academic years of study, and no more than 6 quarters within 2 academic years for a full-time student.
- A passing grade in all courses and a minimum cumulated grade point average of C (2.0) upon completion of the program.
Curriculum
Prerequisite: None
“Business Realities” is an interdisciplinary social science course that concentrates on the transition each graduate encounters as they transform from a student to a business professional. The class emphasizes freelance issues such as self-marketing, pricing, copyright law, starting a business and financial considerations. The class also includes resume, portfolio preparation, job interviewing, salary negotiation and other important job search skills.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: BUSI 2000 OR FASH 1000
This course is designed for students who ultimately are going to open and run their own businesses, with an emphasis on the fashion industry. The course will take the student from the basics of choosing a legal business form, through accounting for Management, Financial Planning, Basics of Income Tax, Investment Management and Wealth Building, Branding and Trademarks, Marketing and Sales, and a wealth of information on the process of developing effective business habits that lead to success. We will examine the entire process of Motivation, Discipline, Time Management, Goal Setting, Proven Success Strategies, and other like subjects.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: None
The course is aimed to introduce concepts and tools of basic economic analysis at both micro and macro levels. It will provide instruction in the nature and function of product markets (supply and demand), economic decision making, types of economic systems, national income accounting, economic growth, recession and inflation, and fiscal and monetary policies. Additionally, the course will incorporate principles of business practices.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: None
Students learn the importance of how a balanced collection is developed through meetings and discussions with experienced designers. A study of ancient 4th to 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th century fashion is examined. Students utilize the resources and research techniques necessary to keep pace with changing fashion trends, and to differentiate the levels of fashion, ranging from Junior lines to Haute Couture. Emphasis is placed on eco-friendly and recyclable fashion collections.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: FASH 3061
As an advanced course, it develops student strategies, research skills, as well as conceptual and design criteria techniques required creating a fashion collection. Students will explore historical fashion from the 17th and 18th centuries and learn to adapt it to a modern collection. Fashion sketches are presented in design groups emphasizing detail, silhouette, fabrication, and color. This course is a prerequisite for the Gallery Fashion Show class.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: FASH 3062
An excellent preparatory course for the Grand Fashion Show where students will display unlimited creativity in establishing the most complex fashion design collection as well as Three Dimensional draping. Students will research iconic fashion from the 20’s and 30’s and adapt it to modern fashion. Various reputable designers will also come to work with the students individually or within a group setting.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: FASH 3061
This course is designed to develop cognitive, creative and problem-solving skills in relation to design development. Emphasis on understanding and evaluating information, developing research skills, and creating a symbolic language for concept-based design solutions.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: FASH 4101
An advanced course that explores the use of digital design tools for developing sophisticated imagery for visual communication. Assignments develop mastery of existing professional design solutions and demonstration of an understanding of typographic, layout and design nuances; then students design and execute original projects.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: None
This course is an introduction to the apparel industry, consisting of creation, production, and marketing apparel. Students will gain knowledge of the synergy between pattern design and fashion design, with emphasis on terms and methods of the industry. Students will work as a team to experience the inception of ideas to delivery of finished goods. Sample-room practices will be incorporated.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: MANU 2010 OR FASH 1013 OR PATT 1022
This course is a survey and examination of the various elements that make up the finished design in haute couture sewing as well as fashion in general. From collars and necklines to sleeves, pants and skirts, various elements will be the weekly focus for our discussion. It is a seminar class in which the students will be required to participate by bringing in materials and drawings for discussion.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: MANU 2010 OR FASH 1013 OR PATT 1022
This unique course set up by the President of the Beverly Hills Design Institute explores the symbiotic relationship between pattern design and fashion design while further exploring the comprehensive approach to design requiring experimentation as well as analysis, rambunctiousness, and creativeness along with the diligence and fortitude to produce compelling work. This course is designed as an exercise for upcoming industry experience.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: None
From Tokyo to New York, French is the recognized language of marketing couture. For any designer who wishes to convey his or her high level of knowledge and sophistication of haute couture and market his or her product effectively, its is imperative to have a basic grasp of French. With an emphasis on the vocabulary of the apparel, accessories and couture industry, this course will introduce the students to the basic structure of reading, writing and speaking French.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: None
A course bases on known trend methodologies and design models to prepare students in predicting upcoming fashion and design trends by developing cognitive and visual skills under the supervision of a professional designer. Student will apply analysis of society’s mutations, market shifts and consumer behavior evolvement to develop a strategy, find solutions adapted to the objectives. This course will examine each of these steps in detail, encouraging students to develop their own concepts.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: None
A course designed to help students develop creative and prediction skills domestically and internationally. In conjunction with events throughout the world, this course emphasizes the movement of social, political, and cultural aspects of art and entertainment. Field trips and guest speakers.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: None
A course designed to develop the student’s ability to fit garments properly to a live model by identifying and examine the different types of managerial models used among apparel companies.
1 UNIT: 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: None
Applies only Associate of Arts and advised by a Professional Advisory Board Member and an Executive Member of BHDI, the student will work with a fashion designer as a co-partner to perfect the debut collection, including accessories to present a complete fashion collection.
4 CREDITS: 22 LECTURE HOURS / 44 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: None
Application of design principles to the embellishment of garments and accessories with emphasis on techniques, creation of original designs, and fashion trends. Embellishment includes embroidery, silks screening, crystal and nail head, appliqué, etc. Techniques are developed through hands-on experimentation, as well as finishes and hand-printing or computer processing.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: None
Students will further their understanding of fabric and printing in order to produce fabric from their own original artwork. Students will also be taught various advanced surface treatments on cloth including dyeing and burnout.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: None
Student will further build on their technical skills and broaden their knowledge of printing. Concentration on the compatibility of fabrics to match performance guidelines and their marketability.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
