2020-21 Course Descriptions Students should consult their success adviser and faculty adviser each quarter prior to registering for courses to be sure they are meeting graduation requirements for their course of study and taking appropriate electives. ACCESSORY DESIGN UNDERGRADUATE ACCE 101 Accessory Design Immersion Students discover the world of fashion accessory design with an in-depth exploration of the evolution of accessory trends, brands and research methodologies. Students learn to sketch accessory concepts, make patterns and select finishing techniques to bring accessory ideas to fruition. Through operating sewing machines, cutting tables and skiving machines students learn how to craft accessories with skill and precision.
Prerequisite(s): DRAW 100, DSGN 102, any major or minor except accessory design. ACCE 110 Sewing Technology for Accessory Design This course introduces students to the industry practices involved in producing accessories. Students also are introduced to decorative ornamentation techniques while applying these techniques to accessory design. Basic patternmaking skills are taught and provide the foundation for future courses in accessory design.
ACCE 120 Materials and Processes for Accessory Design This course introduces students to core materials used in the implementation of accessory design products. By exploring the qualities and properties of traditional materials, students learn the basics of traditional and nontraditional materials. Students explore a variety of techniques related to accessory design with leather, from tanning to production. This course also explores alternative materials used in accessory products such as rubber, synthetics, woods and metals, as well as cements.
This course requires experimentation culminating in a final project which explores individualized processes and material manipulation. ACCE 203 Sketching and Rendering for Accessory Design This course introduces students to the 2D concepts of accessory design. Students learn sketching, technical drawing skills and rendering as applicable to the accessory design industry. Students develop course portfolios consisting of handbags, footwear, belts, millinery styles, gloves and small leather goods.
Prerequisite(s): DRAW 200 or DRAW 230. ACCE 205 Introduction to Fashion Accessory Design This course presents an overview of personal and historical antecedents of the visual forms familiar in the contemporary fashion market. Students discuss and analyze the forms within a contemporary, user- centered context and apply various design methodologies and tools in realizing studio projects. Prerequisite(s): JEWL 102 or FASH 110 or FIBR 160 or ACCE 203 or IDUS 213 or FURN 232.
ACCE 300 Computer-aided Design for Accessory Design This course provides the opportunity for students to integrate their accessory design development with computer-aided systems. The emphasis is on innovation and concept design exploration enhanced by computer applications. Prerequisite(s): DIGI 130, ACCE 120, ACCE 203. ACCE 320 Accessory Design Industry This lecture course encompasses all aspects of the accessory design industry.
Students are expected to analyze the industry from conception of product through production planning and engage in marketing and sales strategies for accessory design products. ACCE 362 Handbag Design I: Introduction to Design and Construction This course explores the dynamics and principles of handbag design. By understanding historically relevant models, students interpret the design of these accessories within a contemporary context. Sketching, rendering, model-making and concept presentation are stressed and precede finished prototypes.
Prerequisite(s): ACCE 120, ACCE 205. ACCE 364 Footwear Design I: Introduction to Design and Construction This course provides an opportunity for students to focus on developing conceptual footwear designs using a variety of material resources. It also provides an opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment with students from a range of majors. Prerequisite(s): ACCE 120, ACCE 205.
ACCE 370 Small Leather Goods Design Students explore small leather goods products in a studio environment. The course culminates in the creation of an original capsule collection that focuses on innovation within this facet of the accessory design industry. Conceptual presentation and patternmaking are stressed, culminating in production and realization of final accessory prototypes. Prerequisite(s): ACCE 362, ACCE 364.
ACCE 372 Handbag Design II: Advanced Patternmaking and Design Technique This course explores the dynamics and principles of advanced handbag design. By understanding historically relevant models, students interpret the design of these accessories within a contemporary context. Patternmaking, technical sketching, rendering and concept presentation are stressed and precede finished prototypes. ACCE 374 Footwear Design II: Advanced Patternmaking and Design Technique This course explores the dynamics and principles of advanced footwear design.
By understanding historically relevant models, students interpret the design of these accessories within a contemporary context. Patternmaking, technical sketching, rendering and concept presentation are stressed and precede finished prototypes. ACCE 375 Athletic Footwear Design Athletic footwear is a rapidly expanding, highly specialized sector of the footwear market that requires knowledge of complex processes, innovative materials, and advanced design principles. Focusing on these requirements, students learn vocabulary, design techniques and manufacturing processes relevant to the current and future needs of the industry.
Through a combination of 2D design projects and 3D physical products, students build a body of work that showcases a wide range of skills specifically targeted to this specialized sector of the market. ACCE 415 Senior Collection I: Research and Design Development This is the first in a three-quarter sequence of courses in which the student focuses on conceptualizing an original 2D collection specializing in accessory design. With a focus on line-building in accessory design, students explore identifying customer profiles, researching major areas of specialization, sources of inspiration and fabrication selection. Students develop portfolio-ready technical sketches, illustrations, flats, storyboards, color storyboards and fabric swatches in preparation for the Senior Collection II course.
Prerequisite(s): ACCE 372, ACCE 374. ACCE 420 Senior Collection II: 3D Prototype and Development This is the second in a three-quarter sequence of courses in which the student focuses on conceptualizing an original 2D collection specializing in accessory design. Students in this course develop skills necessary to create advanced sample accessories. Emphasis is placed on the production of the first sample prototype through the application of advanced patternmaking techniques.
Presentations of final prototypes are critiqued prior to the development of final accessories. ACCE 422 Accessory Portfolio Presentation From sketches and research to completed pieces, the accessory designer's portfolio must emphasize their career goals and specialized skillsets. In this course, students refine their past works, create self- promotional materials and assemble an industry-ready portfolio. Prerequisite(s): ACCE 415 or FASH 415 or FASM 420.
ACCE 430 Senior Collection III: Final Collection This is the final in a three-quarter sequence of courses in which the student focuses on conceptualizing an original 2D collection specializing in accessory design. Advanced accessory design students have the opportunity to produce a senior collection of distinctive fashion accessories. Industry-standard construction techniques are applied in the execution of the student's final collection. Portfolio-quality presentation boards support the collection.
ACCE 479 Undergraduate Internship Internships offer students valuable opportunities to work in a professional environment and gain firsthand experience to help them prepare for careers. In an approved internship setting, a student typically spends one quarter working with an on-site professional supervisor and a faculty internship supervisor to achieve specific goals and objectives related to the program of study. Prerequisite(s): 90 credit hours, 3. ACCE 495 Special Topics in Accessory Design This course provides an opportunity for students to focus on particular issues in the field or to study advanced techniques and processes.
Faculty, course content and prerequisites vary each time the course is offered. The course may include lectures, discussions, individual projects and critiques, depending on the nature of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Vary according to topic. ACCESSORY DESIGN GRADUATE ACCE 501 Accessory Design and Development This course introduces students to the working relationship between materials, design and 3D products.
It is intended to give incoming accessory design students an opportunity to assess and improve their technical ability in both 2D and 3D design. Prerequisite(s): Accessory design major. ACCE 711 Methodologies in Accessory Design This course is designed to evaluate and improve creative and technical development in the processes of materials used in the specialty areas of accessory design. Students explore and experiment with technical and practical construction skills as applied to processes that lay the conceptual groundwork for future design work.
ACCE 715 Presentation Methods I: Portfolio Development This course combines illustration and graphic representation techniques for use in the field of accessory design. By developing 2D skills while working in various media, students examine material culture and marketing strategies. ACCE 720 Presentation Methods II: Marketing a Personal Aesthetic This course incorporates and builds upon skills and techniques already developed into subject-specific assignments targeted to address the student's portfolio needs. Through the use of professional practices, promotion and marketing skills, students examine and analyze the criteria used by industry professionals to evaluate portfolios.
ACCE 725 Computer-aided Design for Accessories This course provides students the opportunity to integrate computer-aided design tools and applications to develop accessory collections and visual presentations. Emphasis is placed on both technical and aesthetic mastery of computer-aided design. ACCE 730 Accessory Studio I: Collection Conceptualization In this intensive studio course, students realize a theme grounded in thorough research and process. This course is the first phase in designing and producing an accessories collection in which conceptual groundwork is developed and translated into prototypes.
Emphasis is placed on the development of technical and creative skills. ACCE 740 Accessory Studio II: Production Planning and Execution This course is the second phase of the graduate studio experience, in which students design and produce a collection in an area of their choice that demonstrates the mastery of both technical and aesthetic skills while maintaining a unique identity as a designer. ACCE 749 Accessory Design M. Final Project Master of Arts degree-seeking students in accessory design are required to develop and complete a final project that represents the culmination of the program.
Prerequisite(s): ACCE 730 and completion of the review for candidacy. ACCE 750 Directed Studies I: Thesis Collection Research and Development Combining a conceptual framework and productive design capabilities, students engage in an extensive analysis of new methodological investigations that lead to the creation of an original body of work with approval by faculty. The course involves group instruction and individual projects. ACCE 765 Directed Studies II: Thesis Collection Realization Students formulate an advanced project brief based on a specific area of interest, refining their design methodology and conceptual skills.
Students acquire extensive knowledge of their chosen topic through concentrated research and active project development. ACCE 779 Graduate Internship Students in this course undertake a teaching or field assignment under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): 15 graduate credit hours, good academic standing. ACCE 780 Special Topics in Accessory Design This course provides an opportunity for students to focus on particular issues in the field or to study advanced techniques and processes.
Faculty, course content and prerequisites vary each time the course is offered. The course may include lectures, discussions, individual projects and critiques, depending on the nature of the topic. Prerequisite(s): Vary according to topic. ACCE 790 Accessory Design M.
Thesis The accessory design M. degree program culminates with completion of a graduate-level thesis that presents a mature, resolved body of work, and demonstrates advanced professional competence through mastery of the technical, creative and aesthetic elements of the discipline. Based on original research, ideation and concept development, students earning a M. in accessory design engage in comprehensive research and master conceptualization and 3D realization techniques, producing an innovative body of work that makes a meaningful contribution to the field of accessories and fashion.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the review for candidacy. ADVERTISING AND BRANDING UNDERGRADUATE ADBR 150 Introduction to Advertising: Concept to Content Every great campaign begins with an idea that sparks the creative process. Equipped with a clear understanding of strategy, audience, and brand purpose, students leverage industry trends and begin to concept these big ideas. Guided by the brand brief, students practice skills of copywriting and art direction to execute original solutions to brand problems.
Available via eLearning? Yes ADBR 205 Creative Production for Brand Content Development of prototypes is the first step in realizing innovative advertising concepts. Through exploration of industry-standard production workflows and technology, students hone their concepting and ideation processes and produce a variety of compelling branded content.
