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THE ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF ART CHICAGOCourse Syllabus: Fashion DesignCourse Name:FD406 Digital Textile DesignInstructor: Constance W. CollinsDepartment:Fashion DesignCell Phone: 847-830-7425Length / Hours:11 weeks, 66 hoursE-Mail: ccollins@aii.eduCredits:4Time & Place: T/TH 9:00 am – 11:50 am (A)Term & Year:Winter 2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONSection(s): AStudents learn about the use of CAD design software to develop textiles for manufacturers.Complete boards, catalogs and swatches are developed in this laboratory class.PREREQUISITESFD127; FD226REQUIRED TEXTBOOKSNoneMaterials & Supplies:3 Ring Binder – 2” – 2 ½” sizeScissorsPick Glass/Linen Tester – in your supply kiteCompanion: This class will utilize www.myeclassonline. All correspondence initiating from theinstructor will be done through the student’s school email address.Quarter Credit Hour DefinitionAll course work at The Illinois Institute of Art is measured in quarter credit hours. One quartercredit hour is awarded for each 10 classroom contact hours of lecture, 20 classroom contacthours of laboratory instruction, or 30 contact hours of internship. One classroom contact hour isdefined as 50 minutes in a 60 minute period. The student is assumed to devote appropriate timeto preparation and study outside the classroom.Full-time: Enrolled in 12-16 credit hours or more in an academic quarter.Half-time: Enrolled in 8 credit hours in an academic quarter.Less than half-time: Enrolled in 4 credit hours in an academic quarter.Full-load - degree programs:Full-time course load schedule for a particular program averages 16 credits.Academic Year: Three eleven-week quarters in which the student is enrolled.A quarter credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes andverified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalencythat reasonably approximates not less than:(1)One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class studentwork each week for 10-12 weeks, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or(2) At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academicactivities as established by the institution including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, andother academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

FASHION DESIGN PROGRAM COMPETENCIES1. Construction: graduates will have knowledge of terminology, principles, and concepts relatedto construction, patternmaking, draping, and other techniques used to produce garments. Theywill have an understanding of textiles and other products necessary to the fashion industry.2. Technology: Graduates will demonstrate proficiency with traditional construction technology(sewing machines, sergers) and with computer assisted design software for creating fabrics,patterns, and other purposes.3. Design: Graduates will understand and apply the principles of fashion design. They will be ableto design and produce original garments. They will understand pattern drafting principlesrequired for design and pattern development. They will be able to represent fashions on croquisand in other ways that follow industry expectations and standards.4. Planning and problem-solving: Graduates will demonstrate an ability to analyze, formulateand implement innovative solutions related to designing and producing garments. They willdemonstrate the ability to deal with problems of supply, the logistics of large-scale production,as well as how do deal with problems in individual fittings and how to adapt patterns fordifferent fabrics.5. Communication: Graduates will demonstrate professional oral, written, and visualcommunication skills and organizational skills according to industry expectations.6. Context: Graduates will understand the broader context of their professional knowledge inrelation to fashion, including design and costume history, laws and regulations, businesspractices, demographics, social, cultural (ethnic), psychological, forecasting, and economictheories and ideas.7. Professionalism: Graduates will have developed an appropriate professional demeanor, anunderstanding of the nature and culture of the fashion industry, an understanding of thelanguage and culture of marketing, an understanding of possible careers and career paths, anda clear understanding of professional ethics and standardsCOURSE COMPETENCIESUpon completion of this course, a student should be able to: Analyze fabric and draft of a woven structure. Explain and demonstrate the basics of weaving, weaving plain, twill and satin weavesamples. Use the terminology associated with woven textile design and CAD. Apply various drawing tools, graphs and simulated woven fabrics. Assemble a woven collection of design inspiration resources.

ATTENDANCE POLICY STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND EVERY CLASS.Please read the attendance policy in the catalog and student handbook.There are no excused absences. You are either present or absent.Attendance is taken in 15-minute increments.Students are expected to attend every class. (See section on Attendance in ILIA catalogueand student handbook.) In accordance with school policy, 32% absenteeism in a coursewill result in an “F". This equates to 14 hours of absenteeism in a 4-hour per week class and21 hours of absenteeism in a 6-hour per week class.It is the student's responsibility to make sure that accurate attendance is markedwhenever the student is tardy. This should be handled at the end of that particularaffected class period.STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIESAll work turned in should be computer generated / typewritten. If you submit a disk orsend an email, check and eliminate any attached viruses. Plan and print out your workin advance because last minute “computer-related” excuses will not release you fromany deadlines. Always make and keep backup copies of your work. Attend all class sessions. Arrive on time for each class meeting. Bring the course textbook to each class, along with appropriate writing materials andrequired supplies. Read all assigned materials. Prepare and submit all assignments by the appropriate due dates. Present all work in a professional manner. Be prepared to discuss readings and assignments in class. Participate in class discussions. Take all tests at the schedule time. Responsible for all changes made to the topical outline section of this syllabus. All student work for this class must be picked up by the end of the 3 rd week of thenext quarter. If this is not done, the instructor will no longer be responsible for saidwork and will discard it. ALL CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING CLASS TIME!Conduct Code: Each student is responsible for adhering The Illinois Institute of Art Codeof Student Conduct (as stated in the college catalog), which notes, in part, that: “TheIllinois Institute of Art reserves the right to suspend or terminate any student who: Displays conduct detrimental to the training environment within the classrooms Displays conduct detrimental to the well being of fellow students and/or faculty andstaff members within ILIA or at any Illinois Institute of Art sponsored activity or facility Causes damage to the appearance or structure of ILIA or housing facilities and/orequipment therein Who copies or otherwise plagiarizes the artwork or assignments/projects of otherstudents or professionals Who otherwise displays conduct detrimental to his or her own academic progress orultimate success in the field for which he or she is being educated.

Disability ServicesThe Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago provides accommodations to qualified students withdisabilities. The Disability Services office assists qualified students with disabilities in acquiringreasonable and appropriate accommodations and in supporting equal access to services,programs and activities at The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago.Students who seek reasonable accommodations should notify the Disabilities ServicesCoordinator at 312-777-8615 of their specific limitations and, if known, their specific requestedaccommodations. Students will be asked to supply medical documentation of the need foraccommodation. Classroom accommodations are not retroactive, but are effective only uponthe student sharing approved accommodations with the instructor. Therefore, students areencouraged to request accommodations as early as feasible with the Disability ServicesCoordinator to allow for time to gather necessary documentation. If you have a concern orcomplaint in this regard, please contact the Director of Student Services in Room 1268telephone number 312-777-8619. Complaints will be handled in accordance with the school’sInternal Grievance Procedure for Complaints of Discrimination and Harassment.Equal Education Opportunity PolicyThe Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago does not discriminate or harass on the basis of race, color,national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, genetic marker, or anyother characteristic protected by state, local or federal law, in our programs and activities. Thefollowing person has been designated to handle inquiries and coordinate the school’scompliance efforts regarding the non-discrimination policy: Dean of Student Affairs at 312-7778619.Assessment Criteria and Methods of Evaluating Students – Basis for determination of final gradealong with the grading scale below.All exams and assignments must be completed satisfactory in order to pass the course. Theevaluation process described below is subject to change by the instructor. Changes will beannounced in class.Points AvailablePercent of GradeQuiz – 20 pts.2005%Journal/Binder5012%Midterm Kaledo Exam5012%Assignment 1 Hand woven fabric samples3 woven structures @ 5 pts each2004%Assignments 2, 6, 7, 8 (10 pts each)4010%Assignment 32506%Assignment 41504%Assignment 52005%Final Project and Presentation17542%Total Points Available415100%Final Letter Grade Determination:93.0% - 100.0%A73.0% - 76.9%C90.0% - 92.9%A72.0% - 70.9%C87.0% - 89.9%B 69.0% - 60.9%DMinimum to pass83.0% - 86.9%B59.0% and BELOW F80.0% - 82.9%B77.0% - 79.9%C Date Syllabus Was Last Reviewed: December 29, 2011