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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
FASH300.16 | Title:
BRA CONSTRUCTION |
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| Full Title:
Bra 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 | 2 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 fully fitted underwire style bra in a variety of styles. Two projects required.Emphasis will be on proper fit and construction techniques. Intermediate sewing skills recommended. Cost $30.00.
(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 successfully complete a custom fitted underwire bra.
They will have an understanding of foundation lingerie sewing techniques,
pattern alterations, proper bra fit and history of the modern bra.
Topics and Scope
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* Historical and social perspective of foundation garments:
Crete - 1990's.
* Proper bra fit using student fitting teams.
* Pattern alterations
* Foundation garment sewing techniques, materials, terms and
troubleshooting using analysis of ready-to-wear foundation garments,
instructor demonstration and individual student project.
* Awareness of unique foundation garment needs experienced by
individuals with mastectomies or impaired range of motion or
dexterity.
* Listing of lingerie sources for continued construction of specialized
foundation garments including commercial site addresses and phone
numbers as well as Internet addresses and possible links.
* Review of material costing.
Assignments:
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* Pattern alteration using flat pattern work.
* Completion of properly fitted underwire bra.
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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Instructor compiled packet of information.
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