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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
FASH 112 | Title:
ALTERATIONS & SUSTAIN |
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Full Title:
Alterations and Sustainability |
Last Reviewed:2/8/2021 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 2.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.50 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 26.25 |
Minimum | 2.00 | Lab Scheduled | 1.50 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 26.25 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 52.50 | Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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This course provides an overview of sustainable fibers and environmentally conscious apparel manufacturing processes. Students will implement techniques such as deconstruction, alteration, repurposing, and zero waste to create original garment designs.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of FASH 70A
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course provides an overview of sustainable fibers and environmentally conscious apparel manufacturing processes. Students will implement techniques such as deconstruction, alteration, repurposing, and zero waste to create original garment designs.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of FASH 70A
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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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. Employ sustainable garment construction practices to repurpose and alter garments and accessories.
2. Identify sustainable fibers and environmentally conscious manufacturing processes.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Analyze the potential impacts that conventional textile production and garment manufacturing
have on the environment.
2. Understand zero waste garment design and pattern techniques.
3. Alter and repurpose garments to achieve desired fit and style.
Topics and Scope
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I. Sustainability and Environmental Consciousness
A. Garment life cycle
B. Fiber cultivation
C. Production and manufacturing practices
D. Fair labor practices
E. Consumer use and care
F. Biodegradability and recycling
II. Alterations
A. Equipment tools and supplies
B. Measuring and fitting
C. Marking and pressing
D. Commercial alterations
E. Service policies and pricing
III. Repurposing
A. History of rationing clothing
B. Upcycling and combining garments and accessories
C. Deconstruction and construction techniques
D. Designers and manufacturers
IV. Zero Waste
A. Historical perspective
B. Textile waste
C. Commercial pattern companies
D. Slopers/blocks and markers
E. Designers and manufacturers
All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course.
Assignments:
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Lecture Assignments:
1. Read approximately 10-20 pages per week from textbooks, periodicals, and online sources
2. Quizzes (3-4)
3. Research project and presentation: zero waste or upcycle designer
Lab assignments:
1. Construct 5-6 machine and hand-sewn alteration, fastener, and hem sample assignments
2. Complete 1-2 alteration project(s): applying basic to advance deconstruction and construction
techniques, on various categories of garments
3. Complete 1-2 repurposing project(s)
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 15 - 20% |
Written research project and/or presentation | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 30 - 45% |
Projects: construct 1-2 alteration project(s) and 1-2 repurposed garment(s) | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 20 - 30% |
Machine and hand-sewn sample assignments | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 10 - 15% |
Quizzes | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 10 - 20% |
Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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A Practical Guide to Sustainable Fashion (Basics Fashion Design). 2nd ed. Gwilt, Alison. Bloomsbury. 2020
The Sewing Bible for Clothes Alterations: A Step by Step Practical Guide on How to Alter Clothes. Turner, Judith. New Holland. 2015 (classic)
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