Studio III: Advanced Patternmaking and Draping

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• To apply the principles and methods of pattern making introduced in APD252 and to create complex apparel patterns.

• To interpret the connection between draping and flat pattern work to create patterns.

• To develop the advanced patternmaking and garment construction skills necessary to design and construct intricate apparel garments.

• To utilize 3D visualization software for design development.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Draping and other assignments	35%
VStitcher Module	20%
Design Project	45%

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
≥ 93.0	A
90.0-92.9	A-
87.0-89.9	B+
83.0-86.9	B
80.0-82.9	B-
77.0-79.9	C+
73.0-76.9	C
70.0-72.9	C-
67.0-69.9	D+
67.0-69.9	D
60.0-62.9	D-
<60.0	F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance, punctuality, and productive participation are required. Absences will have an effect on your final grade. Two tardies &/or early departures will count as one absence.

For each absence after three, the final course grade may be reduced 3 points.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Text: The Art of Fashion Draping, by Amaden-Crawford (any edition is fine)

• Text: Patternmaking for Fashion Design, by Joseph-Armstrong (any edition is fine)

• Kit of Juki parts (Bobbins, cases, presser feet, and needles for the sewing machines in the lab)

• 100% cotton muslin (many yards – unbleached 44-48” wide)

• pencils – non- mechanical for draping

• red and blue colored pencils

• straight pins

• sewing supplies (needles, thread, etc.)

• patternmaking supplies (rulers, notchers, hooks, etc.)

• drawing supplies

• means of storing computer files

• other supplies as needed for design project