SRJC Course Outlines

11/6/2024 11:29:40 PMFASH 151 Course Outline as of Fall 2021

Inactive Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  FASH 151Title:  FASHION APPAREL  
Full Title:  Fashion Apparel and Accessories
Last Reviewed:10/10/2016

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  FASH 51

Catalog Description:
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As preparation for a career in fashion retailing, this course introduces students to all aspects of fashion through exploration of current trends and product information for ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, and cosmetics.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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As preparation for a career in fashion retailing, this course introduces students to all aspects of fashion through exploration of current trends and product information for ready-to-wear apparel, accessories, and cosmetics.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
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

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.   Explain the movement of fashion in a fashion cycle and identify types and parts of garments.
2.   Illustrate the process of developing and producing a line of fashion.
3.   Describe how the cosmetics and fragrance industries relate to the ready-to-wear industry.
 

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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1.   Examine components of the fashion world and discuss the relationships among them.
2.   Differentiate materials utilized in apparel design and production.
3.   Recognize and classify selling features of fashion apparel.
4.   Describe the product development process for apparel.
5.   Identify the major producers of apparel.
6.   Evaluate the markets for fashion.
7.   Summarize the policies and strategies in fashion retailing.
8.   Provide product information to the consumer to facilitate informed purchasing decisions.
9.   Synthesize the elements of apparel for consumer appeal and sales.
10. Determine use and care requirements of textile and non-textile products.
11. Evaluate fashion trends and their influence on consumer decision making.

Topics and Scope
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I.  World of Fashion
     A. Environment for fashion
     B. Materials
     C. Producers
     D. Markets for fashion
II.  Materials for Apparel
     A. Textiles
         1. Natural
         2. Man-made
     B. Fibers and fabrics
     C. Finishes
     D. Colors and materials
     E. Careers
III. Producers of Apparel
     A. Product development
     B. Apparel
        1. Men's
        2. Women's
        3. Children's
     C. Accessories
         1.  Footwear
         2.  Fashion accessories
         3.  Jewelry
         4.  Cosmetics
     D. Household
         1.  Bedding
         2.  Dinnerware
     E. Careers
IV. Retail Level: The Markets for Fashion
     A. Fashion markets
     B. Sourcing and merchandising
     C. Fashion retailing
     D. Policies and strategies in fashion retailing
     E.  Careers
V. Auxiliary Level: Fashion Auxiliary Services and Support Services

Assignments:
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Representative assignments:
1.  Compile a notebook including: lecture notes, apparel materials and identification, examples of influences on fashion.
2.  Fieldwork: product surveys
3.  Term project: 1250-2500 words written report and oral presentation on a product of choice.
4.  4-5 tests and final exam
5.  Reading from text, approximately 10-20 pages per week

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
20 - 40%
Term project, notebook
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 15%
Field work: product surveys
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
10 - 15%
Oral presentation on product.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
15 - 35%
Exams: multiple choice, true/false, matching items, completion, short answer.
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
5 - 15%
Participation and attendance.


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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The Dynamics of Fashion (4th). Stone, Elaine. Fairchild Publishing: 2013

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