11/3/2025 4:40:16 PM	FASH 121A Course Outline as of Fall 2011	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  FASH 121A	Title:  BASIC TEE SHIRTS
Full Title:  Sewing with Knits: Basic Tee Shirts
Last Reviewed:3/13/2017

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	.50	Lecture Scheduled	.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	8.75
Minimum	.50	Lab Scheduled	.67		3 min.	Lab Scheduled	11.73
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	1.17			Contact Total	20.48
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  17.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 37.98

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Basic tee shirt construction. Includes use of ribbing, collars, and a variety of necklines.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Basic tee shirt construction. Includes use of ribbing, collars, and a variety of necklines.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify different types of knit fabrics and their characteristics.

2. Determine the basic construction techniques for knits.

3. Select patterns and suitable fabrics for tee shirt construction.

4. Construct a basic tee shirt and several variations.

Topics and Scope

I.   Characteristics of Knit Fabrics

II.  Selection of Patterns and Suitable Fabrics

III. Pattern Variations

       A. V neckline

       B. Collar

       C. Collar blocking

IV. Basic Construction Techniques for Knit Fabrics

       A. Seam Finishes

      1. Serged

      2. Zig Zag

      3. Stretch Stitch

        B. Hem Finishes

       C. Flat Sleeve Insertion

       D. Ribbing Application

Assignments:

1. Construct 3 tee shirt samples: one with ribbing; one with a collar; one variation of choice

2. Calculate rib trims and elastics needed for projects

3. Reading: 2-5 pages per week

4. Quizzes (1-3)

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
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 5 - 10%
Calculations
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 75 - 85%
Construction of tee shirts
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 5 - 15%
Multiple choice, true/false, completion, short answer
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 10%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials

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