DRAPING

(FASH352)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

A study of the theory and application of principles of apparel design on a three dimensional body form.  Basic silhouettes and garment style features are draped and fitted in muslin.  Students use the principles of draping to create original apparel designs in fashion fabric for specified target markets.

Prerequisites:  FASH243 Advanced Apparel Construction

 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

· Learn fundamental principles and generalizations of flat patternmaking.

· Develop specific skills, competencies and points of view needed by Professionals in the field.

· Develop creative capacities.

 

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

 

1.  Demonstrate the principles and process of draping muslin pieces on full-scale dress 

      forms to develop: basic foundation patterns, design variations of the basic patterns, 

      and advanced designs.

2.  Articulate standards and specifications for evaluation of finished drapes.

3.  Use and experiment with the principles of draping to create new designs.

4. Evaluate and critique apparel designs in terms of the integration of materials,

      design lines, construction processes, and price point.

 

 

TEXT

Required: Amaden-Crawford, Connie.  The Art of Fashion Draping Third Edition.

NYC:  Fairchild Publications, 1996.

 

 

GRADING               

65%  Muslin drape samples (drape procedure, truing, construction, sketches) 

35%  Final project  

100%  Total

 

 

SUPPLIES and EQUIPMENT

muslin or gingham (15-20 yards)

pins

scissors

pencils   

tape measure

eraser   

Fine point felt tip pen (waterproof)

style tape (narrow ribbon or twill tape)

ruler 

stitching supplies

curves

L-square     

fashion fabric for final projects

sewing machine (access to a sewing machine outside of the Design Studio is   

     highly recommended)

 

 

 

CLASS GUIDELINES

1. CLASS ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.  The draping process of all projects and assignments must take place during class time.

2. The trueing-up and stitching of practice drapes will be assigned as homework after each class session and will require additional time outside of class.  Construction on the final fashion fabric projects will require significant time beyond the scheduled class time.

3. All assignments and projects submitted after the specified time will lose one-third letter  grade on that day and will lose an additional one-third letter grade for  each  additional day  late including weekends and non-scheduled class days (e.g. a grade of B+ will drop to B  on first day late, B- for second day late, and so on ).  Arrangements for handing in late  items due to a valid reason such as serious illness, must be approved prior to the due date and be accompanied by a doctor's note or verification.

4. At the end of each class session please return all dress forms and Departmental equipment to its designated storage area and clean your work space before leaving the studio.

5. The Design Studio is open regularly from 7:00 am until approx. 6:00 pm. Students  enrolled in the draping course will be given permission to work in the lab until 12:00  midnight on week day nights.  Due to security and safety issues, the lab is not open on  weekends and holidays.

6. Food and beverages are prohibited in the Design Studio.

 

 

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