In TEXT 104: Pattern Drafting, Draping and Design, the student will be introduced to pattern drafting, styling and draping on the mannequin for ready to wear, wearable art clothing and accessories. Emphasis will be on the design and construction of patterns for costume, fashion, and wearable art. The student will learn to create patterns, transfer patterns to paper, make adjustments and alterations, transfer patterns to traditional and contemporary materials and construct garments. Special attention will be paid to design, creativity, creative problem solving, construction and craftsmanship.
Prerequisites: TEXT 103-Textile Construction - 60%
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 12 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 72 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- design and make patterns;
- integrate and use traditional and contemporary materials;
- research past and current fashion trends;
- apply creative problem solving skills;
- design and make patterns and construct garments paying special attention to design creativity, problem solving, detailing and craftsmanship in construction of a garment.
- drape and style on the mannequin;
- contrast flat pattern drafting with pattern draping;
- construct flat paper patterns and muslin patterns on the mannequin;
- transfer patterns to paper;
- use tools to create precise patterns;
- identify design elements and develop ideas;
- produce an inspiration board and journal;
- design and make patterns for fashion and wearable art;
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.