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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
FASH300.18 | Title:
SWIMSUIT CONSTRUCTION |
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| Full Title:
Swimsuit Construction |
| Last Reviewed:4/26/2010 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | .50 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.00 | 4 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 4.00 |
| Minimum | .50 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 4 min. | Lab Scheduled | 12.00 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 4.00 | | Contact Total | 16.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 8.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 24.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Non-Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
04 - Different Topics
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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An in-depth study of a specific area of knowledge in the Fashion Studies curriculum. Topics may include, but not limited to, clothing construction, tailoring, fashion analysis and fabric design.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Students will learn to construct a swimsuit emphasizing proper fitting & construction techniques. Analysis and use of materials and supplies specific to this industry will be addressed. Samples & project required. Intermediate sewing skills recommended.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:04 - Different Topics
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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The student will be able to:
1. Identify different eras of modern swimwear.
2. Recognize & describe appropriate line, design, & color concepts for
various figure types.
3. Demonstrate proper measurements & fitting techniques appropriate for
swimsuits.
4. Apply alteration techniques to commercial patterns for individual
body types.
5. Identify & select appropriate fabric & materials specific to the
swimwear & active wear industry.
6. Demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate construction techniques
on a swimsuit such as: elastic insertion, underwire bra construction,
soft cup bra shelf construction, lining, closures.
7. Complete 5 samples of construction techniques.
8. Complete a properly fitted & constructed swimsuit.
9. Evaluate the samples & completed swimwear.
Topics and Scope
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1. Historical review of swimwear from late 1800's through modern day.
2. Patterns, materials & supply sources specific to swimsuit construction.
3. Line & design elements.
4. Measuring & fitting techniques.
5. Pattern alterations:
a. leg opening style/adjustments.
b. bust cup & girth.
c. full body crotch length.
d. straps style.
e. waist & hips adjustments.
6. Demonstration of sewing machine & serger machine techniques used on
swimwear.
a. elastic application
b. double needle techniques
c. thread choice
d. machine troubleshooting, needle, presser foot & machine pressure
7. Demonstrate a variety of construction techniques:
a. elastic insertion
b. bra underwire insertion
c. soft cup bra shelf construction
d. lining insertion
e. decorative features
f. spaghetti straps
g. closures
Assignments:
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1. Successful flat pattern alterations.
2. Completion of various samples of swimwear techniques.
3. Completion of swimsuit.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
30 - 70% |
| Class performances, PROJECTS/NOTEBOOK FILE | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
30 - 70% |
| ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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None.
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