Academic Subject Certificate
Fashion Technology
The Fashion Technology program provides comprehensive training in apparel production and fashion design required by entrepreneurs and businesses in the fashion industry. The program develops technical skills required for job entry, retraining for the garment industry, and upgrading of sewing and pattern making skills for those already employed in the field.
Laboratory activities promote the development of skills in designing, pattern drafting, and construction of basic and advanced apparel. The use of industry equipment and sewing techniques are demonstrated in group instruction. When special techniques and problems are encountered, students are given specialized instruction.
Contact the Program Counselor, Moana Kahoʻohanohano, at 808-984-3495 or by email at jolynnm@hawaii.edu for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in fundamentals of constructing a garment including terminology, tools and supplies; pattern identification; taking and calculating measurements; pattern alteration, layout and cutting; sewing construction and garment fitting.
- Demonstrate satisfactory understanding of design concepts and proficiency in conveying design ideas onto paper including identifying and sketching design details accurately and in proportion to the figure or object.
- Demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in principles of pattern making, including terminology, use of tools, and process of pattern development.
- Demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in terminology, principles and skill sets relevant to special topic courses.
- Demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in the safe operation of sewing machines and equipment.
- Demonstrate satisfactory understanding of textile characteristics and end use.
- Demonstrate satisfactory understanding of principles of starting a small business.
Degrees and Certificates
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Fashion Technology (ASC),
Course Descriptions
FT 90v: Special Topics in Fashion Technology
Subject
Provides knowledge and training in new techniques and/or specialized areas in the sewing industry that are not included in the basic fashion technology curriculum.
(May be repeated without limit for credit.)
FT 90v, 190v, 290v: Topic: Advanced Fashion Illustration
Studies advanced illustration techniques for drawing the fashion figure. Stresses development of each student’s individual style of fashion illustration.
Prerequisites
FT 216, or consent.
FT 90v, 190v, 290v: Topic: Sewing Activewear
Provides specialized training in the design and construction techniques used in the development of active sportswear. Stresses ready-to-wear production techniques.
Prerequisites
FT 113 and FT 115, or consent.
FT 90v, 190v, 290v: Topic: Home Furnishings
Provides specialized training in design, measurement and construction techniques used in the production of draperies, pillows, table linens, bed linens, slipcovers, and other home furnishings.
Prerequisites
FT 25, or consent.
FT 90v, 190v, 290v: Topic: Draping
Introduces the fundamentals of draping on the standard dress form. Practices interpretation of design details through draping.
Prerequisites
FT 215, or consent.
FT 113: Clothing Construction I
Introduces sewing tools and equipment. Treats selection and adjustment of basic commercial patterns and construction of clothes from these patterns to fit figures. (Letter grade only.)
Corequisite Courses
FT 115: Clothing Construction II
Explores custom sewing techniques using various kinds of fabrics. Emphasizes accuracy and neatness in pattern alteration and garment construction. (Letter grade only.)
Corequisite Courses
FT 130: Ready-To-Wear Clothing Production
Explores efficient and economical techniques in fabric layout, cutting, and sewing. Offers practice in aloha shirt and blouse construction. (Letter grade only.)(Formerly FT 25.)
FT 190v: Special Topics in Fashion Technology
Subject
Provides knowledge and training in new techniques and/or specialized areas in the sewing industry that are not included in the basic fashion technology curriculum. (May be repeated without limit for credit.)
FT 215: Flat Pattern Making I
Introduces principles of pattern making for women’s apparel through the manipulation of basic slopers. (Letter grade only.)
Prerequisites
FT 113 and FT 115, both with grade C or better; or consent.
Corequisites
FT 217.
FT 216: Fashion Illustration
Demonstrates principles and techniques of sketching the fashion figure including garment details and fabric drape. Encourages the development of a personal style of illustration. Introduces the use of computers in illustration. (Letter grade only.)
Designation
DA
FT 217: Flat Pattern Making II
Explores garment development using a personal full size sloper as a foundation for pattern making. Emphasizes application of flat pattern principles and garment construction techniques appropriate to the design. (Letter grade only.)
Prerequisites
FT 113 and FT 115, both with grade C or better; or consent.
Corequisite Courses
FT 221: Textiles I
Introduces fibers, fabric structure, and finishes related to selection and care. Interrelationship between textile characteristics, properties, and end uses. (Letter grade only.)
Designation
DP
Prerequisites
ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100; or consent.
FT 237: Pattern Grading
Principles of proportionally increasing or decreasing a master pattern according to a prescribed set of body measurements. Applications include basic, intermediate an advanced designs. Includes use of the grading machine. (Letter grade only.)
Prerequisites
FT 215 with grade C or better, or consent.
FT 240: Sewing Knit Fabrics
Explores working with a variety of knit textiles. Analyzes tools, equipment, supplies and methods of garment construction specific to knits with varying degrees of stretch. (Letter grade only.)
Prerequisites
FT 113 and FT 115, both with grade C or better; or consent. A portable sewing machine with straight and zigzag feature in working condition.
FT 290v: Special Topics in Fashion Technology
Subject
Provides knowledge and training in new techniques and/or specialized areas in the sewing industry that are not included in the basic fashion technology curriculum.
(May be repeated without limit for credit.)