Creative Pattern Design Laboratory Certificate
Introduction
To qualify for admission in the Creative Fashion or Pattern Design Laboratory Certificate Programs, candidates should provide proof of a recognized degree in fashion, and professional experience in design or pattern making.
The Creative Pattern Design Laboratory Certificate program is designed to elevate current pattern making techniques in order to be prepared for careers in patternmaking of apparel and accessories that display perfect anatomical fit and efficient manual and digital production of couture tailored flat pattern and three-dimensional draping master pattern drafting.
Students will display high level of creativity in the production process with focus on creating master patterns that do not compromise fashion designers’ creativity in the production process. Emphasis is placed on conceptual and balanced pattern design collection techniques of advanced tailored designs. Stress is placed on sharpening aesthetic eye to the fine line and silhouette of the elegant fashion body.
Objectives
The United States Department of Labor gives detailed occupational outlook information about the potential occupations this program prepares for:
- 27-1026 Merchandise Displayers
- 27-1011 Art Directors
- 25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- 51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
- 51-6092 Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
- 51-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- 13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- 13-1022 Merchandise Buyers
- 11-3061 Retail Trade Merchandising Managers
- 11-3061 Retail Trade Procurement Managers
- 11-3061 Purchasing Managers
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Graduation Requirements
- A total of 48 quarter credit hour program of study, which should be completed within the normal program length of 4 quarters within 1.33 academic years of study, and no more than 6 quarters within 2 academic years for a full-time student.
- A passing grade in all courses and a minimum cumulated grade point average of C (2.0) upon completion of the program.
Curriculum
Prerequisite: None
“Business Realities” is an interdisciplinary social science course that concentrates on the transition each graduate encounters as they transform from a student to a business professional. The class emphasizes freelance issues such as self-marketing, pricing, copyright law, starting a business and financial considerations. The class also includes resume, portfolio preparation, job interviewing, salary negotiation and other important job search skills.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: BUSI 2000 OR FASH 1000
This course is designed for students who ultimately are going to open and run their own businesses, with an emphasis on the fashion industry. The course will take the student from the basics of choosing a legal business form, through accounting for Management, Financial Planning, Basics of Income Tax, Investment Management and Wealth Building, Branding and Trademarks, Marketing and Sales, and a wealth of information on the process of developing effective business habits that lead to success. We will examine the entire process of Motivation, Discipline, Time Management, Goal Setting, Proven Success Strategies, and other like subjects.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: None
The course is aimed to introduce concepts and tools of basic economic analysis at both micro and macro levels. It will provide instruction in the nature and function of product markets (supply and demand), economic decision making, types of economic systems, national income accounting, economic growth, recession and inflation, and fiscal and monetary policies. Additionally, the course will incorporate principles of business practices.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: None
This course is an introduction to the apparel industry, consisting of creation, production, and marketing apparel. Students will gain knowledge of the synergy between pattern design and fashion design, with emphasis on terms and methods of the industry. Students will work as a team to experience the inception of ideas to delivery of finished goods. Sample-room practices will be incorporated.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: MANU 2010 OR FASH 1013 OR PATT 1022
This course is a survey and examination of the various elements that make up the finished design in haute couture sewing as well as fashion in general. From collars and necklines to sleeves, pants and skirts, various elements will be the weekly focus for our discussion. It is a seminar class in which the students will be required to participate by bringing in materials and drawings for discussion.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: MANU 2010 OR FASH 1013 OR PATT 1022
This unique course set up by the President of the Beverly Hills Design Institute explores the symbiotic relationship between pattern design and fashion design while further exploring the comprehensive approach to design requiring experimentation as well as analysis, rambunctiousness, and creativeness along with the diligence and fortitude to produce compelling work. This course is designed as an exercise for upcoming industry experience.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: None
From Tokyo to New York, French is the recognized language of marketing couture. For any designer who wishes to convey his or her high level of knowledge and sophistication of haute couture and market his or her product effectively, its is imperative to have a basic grasp of French. With an emphasis on the vocabulary of the apparel, accessories and couture industry, this course will introduce the students to the basic structure of reading, writing and speaking French.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: None
Students understand dynamic and advanced three-dimensional draping techniques with an emphasis on designer’s creative expression. This course incorporates different elements of fabric selection and construction, including various styling structures and finishing.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: None
A course designed to develop the student’s ability to fit garments properly to a live model by identifying and examine the different types of managerial models used among apparel companies.
1 UNIT: 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: None
Applies only Associate of Arts and advised by a Professional Advisory Board Member and an Executive Member of BHDI, the student will work with a fashion designer as a co-partner to perfect the debut collection, including accessories to present a complete fashion collection.
4 CREDITS: 22 LECTURE HOURS / 44 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: None
Continue study of several pant styles such as jump suits, high-waist pant, hip hugger, contour pant with crease line flare, tiered culottes, palazzo (with wide-sweeping hemline), harem, jean with back yoke, and more. Manila blocks for the basic jumpsuit and tight pull-on pant (for knits and stretch) will be created. Students are encouraged to analyze the work of fashion designer student’s collection for their 2nd year fashion show preparation. Emphasis is on development of student’s ability to follow the energy and mind of future fashion designers. This course will incorporate draping and flat pattern skills.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: None
Students learn the importance of a balanced collection of tailored suit design variations, BHDI’s uniquely developed kimono swing coat with gusset, cape, different style of hood, and more. Student will learn fundamentals of knit fabric’s stretch terms and jargon, and develop the ability to create any changes to size specifications that the target market requires. Emphasis is on development of student’s ability to follow the energy and minds of future fashion designers. Through hands-on training, students will sharpen their aesthetic eye for the fine line and silhouette of the elegant fashion body. This course will incorporate draping and flat pattern skills.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: None
An advanced course that develops conceptual and pattern design collection techniques required to create student’s own pattern design collection; including intensive pattern making detail, and more. Unlimited creativity is developed in establishing the most complex collection of flat patternmaking as well as three-dimensional draping. Various reputable designers will also come to work with the students individually or within a group setting.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: PATT 3101
Students will gain sewing advanced techniques regarding the creative line, and familiarity with their qualities related to putting together pant styles. By analyzing the work of fashion design students’ collections, students will learn the importance of a balanced collection. Through hands-on training, students will sharpen their aesthetic eye. Students will gain technical sewing skills in different fabrics and their qualities related to style while putting together construction.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: PATT 3102
Students learn how to sew tailored suit design variations, the kimono swing coat, and more, continued from Creative Pattern Design II. Students will learn to sew various knit fabrics. Emphasis is on learning to use sewing construction techniques and development of student’s ability to follow the energy and minds of future fashion designers. Students learn the importance a balanced collection of pattern sewing. All skills learned emphasize improvement of sewing ability.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: PATT 3103
An advanced course that develops sewing skills for pattern styles developed in Creative Pattern Design Collection III, involving the use of delicate fabric construction, and more. Unlimited sewing creativity is developed for the most complex collection of patterns.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: None
Application of design principles to the embellishment of garments and accessories with emphasis on techniques, creation of original designs, and fashion trends. Embellishment includes embroidery, silks screening, crystal and nail head, appliqué, etc. Techniques are developed through hands-on experimentation, as well as finishes and hand-printing or computer processing.
2 CREDITS: 11 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Prerequisite: None
Student will further build on their technical skills and broaden their knowledge of printing. Concentration on the compatibility of fabrics to match performance guidelines and their marketability.
3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
Prerequisite: TEXT 3022
Study on textile material with an emphasis on the factors that produce a successful apparel fabric from international markets. Fabric characteristics such as appearance, draping, hand, and performance, as well as sorting of fabrics for different levels of design markets are studied. Students will explore techniques for utilizing computers as a research and design tool. 3 CREDITS: 33 LECTURE HOURS
