MOD 314 - Portfolio Sportswear

Course Objectives

Students plan and illustrate original designs for a women’s or children’s sportswear portfolio. Consideration is given to current trends in the sportswear industry. The impact of communication technologies and economic realities of a global marketplace will be emphasized. The students will work in an interdisciplinary environment with the option of developing their concepts in digital or manual formats. Under the direction of an industry designer critic, each student will conceptualize their 8th semester fashion show presentation as one of four design groups that comprise their portfolio.

Course Description

Students plan and illustrate original designs for a women’s or children’s sportswear portfolio. Consideration is given to current trends in the sportswear industry. The impact of communication technologies and economic realities of a global marketplace will be emphasized. The students will work in an interdisciplinary environment with the option of developing their concepts in digital or manual formats. Under the direction of an industry designer critic, each student will conceptualize their 8th semester fashion show presentation as one of four design groups that comprise their portfolio.