Fashion Design: Capstone I

3 units

In this studio course students develop a signature collection. Mentored by the professor and an industry specialist, students examine the fashion system, research the zeitgeist, inspiration, materials, and end users. Student experimentation and incubation lead to a cohesive collection of clothing. At mid-term students present a portfolio of the collection to industry professionals for feedback and curation. Fashion drawings are then transformed into prototypes. The final review includes the fashion design portfolio and prototypes. Work is evaluated for relevance, creativity, cohesiveness and technical precision.