Foundations of Textile Construction

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to textile and fashion design. Students will develop their creativity and ideation skills as they explore the fashion design process, from concept development to final presentation. Students will be introduced to the history of textiles, fabric properties, color theory, and pattern design with industry-standard techniques. They will also learn how to generate and refine ideas for sustainability and technology in textile and fashion design. This course includes a lab component for production including garment construction, prototyping, textile engineer printing, and use of the Textile Lab's Juki industrial sewing machines.