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Curriculum & Courses
Graduate Curriculum & Courses
SAIC’s Fashion department offers one of the most intense interdisciplinary fashion design programs in the US. The Master of Fine Arts in Fashion, Body and Garment program allows students to produce a distilled collection or body of work—and learn how to best show that work off, from presentations to gallery exhibitions.
Review the Master of Fine Arts in Fashion, Body and Garment curriculum and degree requirements. Note: This is information for the current academic year. Any future curricular changes will be made when the new catalog is published.
Course Listing
| Title | Catalog | Instructor | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Fashion, Body, and Garment | 1010 (001) | Kylee Marisa Alexander | Mon/Wed
6:45 PM - 9:15 PM In Person |
Description
This is an introductory look into fashion. Students will explore basic design skills
and processes, and work with various materials used in constructing garments. Both traditional and non-traditional materials will be explored through techniques and exercises related to the body. Students will learn how the tools and equipment for hand and machine sewing functions, and its role in constructing garments. A critical overview of fashion introduces students to various practical and theoretical approaches to understand and explore fashion within an art context. |
Class Number |
Credits |
DepartmentArea of StudyLocation |
| Introduction to Fashion, Body, and Garment | 1010 (002) | Anna L Brown | Tues
3:30 PM - 9:15 PM In Person |
Description
This is an introductory look into fashion. Students will explore basic design skills
and processes, and work with various materials used in constructing garments. Both traditional and non-traditional materials will be explored through techniques and exercises related to the body. Students will learn how the tools and equipment for hand and machine sewing functions, and its role in constructing garments. A critical overview of fashion introduces students to various practical and theoretical approaches to understand and explore fashion within an art context. |
Class Number |
Credits |
DepartmentArea of StudyLocation |
| Introduction to Fashion, Body, and Garment | 1010 (003) | Anna L Brown | Wed
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
This is an introductory look into fashion. Students will explore basic design skills
and processes, and work with various materials used in constructing garments. Both traditional and non-traditional materials will be explored through techniques and exercises related to the body. Students will learn how the tools and equipment for hand and machine sewing functions, and its role in constructing garments. A critical overview of fashion introduces students to various practical and theoretical approaches to understand and explore fashion within an art context. |
Class Number |
Credits |
DepartmentArea of StudyLocation |
| Introduction to Fashion, Body, and Garment | 1010 (004) | Kylee Marisa Alexander | Thurs
3:30 PM - 9:15 PM In Person |
Description
This is an introductory look into fashion. Students will explore basic design skills
and processes, and work with various materials used in constructing garments. Both traditional and non-traditional materials will be explored through techniques and exercises related to the body. Students will learn how the tools and equipment for hand and machine sewing functions, and its role in constructing garments. A critical overview of fashion introduces students to various practical and theoretical approaches to understand and explore fashion within an art context. |
Class Number |
Credits |
DepartmentArea of StudyLocation |
| Introduction to Fashion, Body, and Garment | 1010 (005) | Kristin Mariani | Thurs
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
This is an introductory look into fashion. Students will explore basic design skills
and processes, and work with various materials used in constructing garments. Both traditional and non-traditional materials will be explored through techniques and exercises related to the body. Students will learn how the tools and equipment for hand and machine sewing functions, and its role in constructing garments. A critical overview of fashion introduces students to various practical and theoretical approaches to understand and explore fashion within an art context. |
Class Number |
Credits |
DepartmentArea of StudyLocation |
| Introduction to Fashion, Body, and Garment | 1010 (006) | Caroline Marie Bellios | Fri
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
This is an introductory look into fashion. Students will explore basic design skills
and processes, and work with various materials used in constructing garments. Both traditional and non-traditional materials will be explored through techniques and exercises related to the body. Students will learn how the tools and equipment for hand and machine sewing functions, and its role in constructing garments. A critical overview of fashion introduces students to various practical and theoretical approaches to understand and explore fashion within an art context. |
Class Number |
Credits |
DepartmentArea of StudyLocation |
| Fashion Construction I | 2001 (001) | Isaac Couch | Thurs
3:30 PM - 9:15 PM In Person |
Description
This course offers foundational methods of draping, pattern drafting, and construction techniques to build garments. The students learn how to develop a set of slopers, consisting of bodice, sleeve and skirt, combining and integrating draping and pattern drafting methods. Through these methods, the students develop and construct design concepts, first in muslin, then in fabric; stressing the importance of proper fit and craftsmanship. No pre-req.
PrerequisitesPrereq: Student must be a freshman/sophomore and have previously taken Intro to Fashion, Body & Garment or be a transfer student. Coreq: Student must also enroll in a section of FASH 2002 simultaneously. |
Class Number |
Credits |
DepartmentLocation |
| Fashion Construction I | 2001 (002) | Compton Quashie | Tues
3:30 PM - 9:15 PM In Person |
Description
This course offers foundational methods of draping, pattern drafting, and construction techniques to build garments. The students learn how to develop a set of slopers, consisting of bodice, sleeve and skirt, combining and integrating draping and pattern drafting methods. Through these methods, the students develop and construct design concepts, first in muslin, then in fabric; stressing the importance of proper fit and craftsmanship. No pre-req.
PrerequisitesPrereq: Student must be a freshman/sophomore and have previously taken Intro to Fashion, Body & Garment or be a transfer student. Coreq: Student must also enroll in a section of FASH 2002 simultaneously. |
Class Number |
Credits |
DepartmentLocation |
| Fashion Construction I | 2001 (004) | Janet Kang | Wed
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
This course offers foundational methods of draping, pattern drafting, and construction techniques to build garments. The students learn how to develop a set of slopers, consisting of bodice, sleeve and skirt, combining and integrating draping and pattern drafting methods. Through these methods, the students develop and construct design concepts, first in muslin, then in fabric; stressing the importance of proper fit and craftsmanship. No pre-req.
PrerequisitesPrereq: Student must be a freshman/sophomore and have previously taken Intro to Fashion, Body & Garment or be a transfer student. Coreq: Student must also enroll in a section of FASH 2002 simultaneously. |
Class Number |
Credits |
DepartmentLocation |
| Fashion Construction I | 2001 (006) | Pamela Vanderlinde | Mon
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
This course offers foundational methods of draping, pattern drafting, and construction techniques to build garments. The students learn how to develop a set of slopers, consisting of bodice, sleeve and skirt, combining and integrating draping and pattern drafting methods. Through these methods, the students develop and construct design concepts, first in muslin, then in fabric; stressing the importance of proper fit and craftsmanship. No pre-req.
PrerequisitesPrereq: Student must be a freshman/sophomore and have previously taken Intro to Fashion, Body & Garment or be a transfer student. Coreq: Student must also enroll in a section of FASH 2002 simultaneously. |
Class Number |
Credits |
DepartmentLocation |
| Fashion Design I | 2002 (001) | Edgar X. Aguilera | Mon
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
Fashion Design I builds the skills and talents required to achieve creative fashion. This class teaches the design fundamentals of the integrated core fashion design curriculum. Students will engage multiple skills to create individual, visionary, unconventional garments, and later, collections. Through a series of projects, students explore form, silhouette, volume, and research in design to arrive at a personal point-of-view in fashion. This course will specifically ask students to work conceptually and to develop research methodologies in their design work. Based on this inquiry, students generate sketches and surface treatments to refine their unique silhouettes and material manipulations. No prerequisite.
PrerequisitesPrereq: Student must be a freshman/sophomore and have previously taken Intro to Fashion, Body & Garment or be a transfer student. Coreq: Student must also enroll in a section of FASH 2001 simultaneously. |
Class Number |
Credits |
DepartmentLocation |
| Fashion Design I | 2002 (002) | Kristin Mariani | Wed
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
Fashion Design I builds the skills and talents required to achieve creative fashion. This class teaches the design fundamentals of the integrated core fashion design curriculum. Students will engage multiple skills to create individual, visionary, unconventional garments, and later, collections. Through a series of projects, students explore form, silhouette, volume, and research in design to arrive at a personal point-of-view in fashion. This course will specifically ask students to work conceptually and to develop research methodologies in their design work. Based on this inquiry, students generate sketches and surface treatments to refine their unique silhouettes and material manipulations. No prerequisite.
PrerequisitesPrereq: Student must be a freshman/sophomore and have previously taken Intro to Fashion, Body & Garment or be a transfer student. Coreq: Student must also enroll in a section of FASH 2001 simultaneously. |
Class Number |
Credits |
DepartmentLocation |
| Fashion Design I | 2002 (004) | Kristin Mariani | Fri
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
Fashion Design I builds the skills and talents required to achieve creative fashion. This class teaches the design fundamentals of the integrated core fashion design curriculum. Students will engage multiple skills to create individual, visionary, unconventional garments, and later, collections. Through a series of projects, students explore form, silhouette, volume, and research in design to arrive at a personal point-of-view in fashion. This course will specifically ask students to work conceptually and to develop research methodologies in their design work. Based on this inquiry, students generate sketches and surface treatments to refine their unique silhouettes and material manipulations. No prerequisite.
PrerequisitesPrereq: Student must be a freshman/sophomore and have previously taken Intro to Fashion, Body & Garment or be a transfer student. Coreq: Student must also enroll in a section of FASH 2001 simultaneously. |
Class Number |
Credits |
DepartmentLocation |
| Shape And Theory In Garments | 2005 (001) | Benjamin Larose | Tues
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
Explorations in the design of 'experimental' garments using the basic elements of mass, volume, form and motion. Rather than concerning themselves with current design trends or regular fashion problems, students emphasize bodies as forms in motion or as moving sculpture.
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DepartmentArea of StudyLocation |
| Accessory Design | 2006 (001) | Tommy Walton | Fri
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
In this workshop, students create various accessories from original ideas. This program is divided into projects such as the design and construction of embellished evening bags, summer totes, gloves, costume jewelry, and millinery. Emphasis is placed on references to history of individual accessories and developing collections of illustrations in color.
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Credits |
DepartmentArea of StudyLocation |
| Beginning Fashion Illustration | 2007 (001) | Dijana Granov | Tues
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
This course develops drawing skills with an emphasis on figure gesture and proportion along with a wide range of media. Students are taught to sketch from a live model while communicating design concepts in clothing with style and expression.
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Credits |
DepartmentArea of StudyLocation |
| Beginning Fashion Illustration | 2007 (002) | Donald Yoshida | Wed
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
This course develops drawing skills with an emphasis on figure gesture and proportion along with a wide range of media. Students are taught to sketch from a live model while communicating design concepts in clothing with style and expression.
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Class Number |
Credits |
DepartmentArea of StudyLocation |
| Beginning Fashion Illustration | 2007 (003) | Dijana Granov | Thurs
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
This course develops drawing skills with an emphasis on figure gesture and proportion along with a wide range of media. Students are taught to sketch from a live model while communicating design concepts in clothing with style and expression.
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| Sculptural Headwear | 2013 (001) | Eia Radosavljevic | Tues
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
The human head, as a moving and turning pedestal, presents continually changing views of headwear. This course covers the classic millinery techniques of hat block carving, straw draping, felt blocking, and couture hand-sewing, in contemporary exploration of 'the hat' as a sculptural form and its relationship to the body.
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| Form in Fabric | 2014 (001) | Eia Radosavljevic | Wed
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM In Person |
Description
Giving woven fabrics and alternative flat materials three-dimensional form is key to many sculptural disciplines, most notably headwear design, and garment and fiber works. Beginning with headwear projects as a prime example of self-supported sculptural form, students proceed through a study of methodologies such as pattern drafting, blocking, draping, and carved-form patterning to develop headwear or other objects suiting their individual practice. Assembly is achieved through hand stitching, machine sewing, or innovative techniques appropriate to specific materials. Visual imagery and texts assist in the development of concepts, and the study of interior and exterior space.
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