2019-2020 Spring Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Academic Courses
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ESL 347 ADVANCED GRAMMAR REVIEW
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 331
Begins the advanced, rapidly-paced grammar sequence for non-native speakers of English. Emphasis is on structures particularly difficult for non-native speakers such as the English verb system in all tenses and aspects, including passive voice, modals, and modal-like expressions. Writing of original sentences, applying correct structure and stresses appropriate punctuations. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 347 ADVANCED GRAMMAR REVIEW
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 331
Begins the advanced, rapidly-paced grammar sequence for non-native speakers of English. Emphasis is on structures particularly difficult for non-native speakers such as the English verb system in all tenses and aspects, including passive voice, modals, and modal-like expressions. Writing of original sentences, applying correct structure and stresses appropriate punctuations. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 350 ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS
0 Unit 6 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of ESL 340 or 345 with a grade of “C” or better.
Advanced academic English course for non-native speakers designed to improve reading comprehension and written communication skills necessary for college-level work. Summarize articles, take notes on lectures from a variety of academic disciplines, master specialized vocabulary, and discuss current issues. Develop fluency and confidence by writing and rewriting paragraphs and short essays. Paraphrasing, quoting, citing, and documenting are included. This course may be offered for zero units on an open- entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 350 ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS
6 Units 6 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Placement by the current assessment process or successful completion of ESL 340 or 345 with a grade of “C” or better.
Advanced academic English course for non-native speakers designed to improve reading comprehension and written communication skills necessary for college-level work. Summarize articles, take notes on lectures from a variety of academic disciplines, master specialized vocabulary, and discuss current issues. Develop fluency and confidence by writing and rewriting paragraphs and short essays. Paraphrasing, quoting, citing, and documenting are included. This course may be offered for zero units on an open- entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 354 VOCABULARY SKILLS FOR COLLEGE
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 340
Designed to help non-native speakers of English expand and acquire a college-level vocabulary and idiomatic expressions necessary for academic and vocational courses. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/ open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 354 VOCABULARY SKILLS FOR COLLEGE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 340
Designed to help non-native speakers of English expand and acquire a college-level vocabulary and idiomatic expressions necessary for academic and vocational courses. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 355 ESL READING FOR COLLEGE - AMERICAN LITERATURE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 340 or 345
Introduces advanced ESL students to techniques for understanding and appreciating excerpts and complete works of fiction, drama, and poetry by American writers. Students write summaries, journal entries, and character analyses and take part in discussions, dramatic activities, and presentations in response to specific works studied. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 355 ESL READING FOR COLLEGE: AMERICAN LITERATURE
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 340 or 345
Introduces advanced ESL students to techniques for understanding and appreciating excerpts and complete works of fiction, drama, and poetry by American writers. Students write summaries, journal entries, and character analyses and take part in discussions, dramatic activities, and presentations in response to specific works studied. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 356 ACADEMIC SUCCESS STRATEGIES FOR ESL STUDENTS
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 340 or 345 or 358
This course is designed to improve advanced ESL students’ academic language skills and likelihood of academic success. Using lecture and textbook materials from a college level course, students will develop study and test-taking strategies, academic discipline-specific vocabulary, classroom participation skills, reading, writing, and note-taking skills. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 356 ACADEMIC SUCCESS STRATEGIES FOR ESL STUDENTS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 340 or 345 or 358
This course is designed to improve advanced ESL students’ academic language skills and likelihood of academic success. Using lecture and textbook materials from a college level course, students will develop study and test-taking strategies, academic discipline-specific vocabulary, classroom participation skills, reading, writing, and note-taking skills. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 357 GRAMMAR REVIEW FOR COLLEGE
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 331 , 347
Completes the advanced, rapidly-paced grammar sequence for non-native speakers of English. Emphasis is on structures particularly difficult for speakers of English as a second language such as gerunds and infinitives in both active and passive voice, and noun, adjective, and adverb clauses, including clauses of condition. Writing of original compound and complex sentences with appropriate transitions and punctuation is stressed.
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ESL 357 GRAMMAR REVIEW FOR COLLEGE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 331 , 347
Completes the advanced, rapidly-paced grammar sequence for non-native speakers of English. Emphasis is on structures particularly difficult for speakers of English as a second language such as gerunds and infinitives in both active and passive voice, and noun, adjective, and adverb clauses, including clauses of condition. Writing of original compound and complex sentences with appropriate transitions and punctuation is stressed.
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ESL 358 LISTENING AND NOTE-TAKING SKILLS FOR COLLEGE
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 340
Designed to prepare foreign-language speakers for mainstream college courses. Emphasis is on note-taking, outlining, comprehension of spoken information, questioning, and paraphrasing techniques necessary for class participation. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 358 LISTENING AND NOTE-TAKING SKILLS FOR COLLEGE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 340
Designed to prepare foreign-language speakers for mainstream college courses. Emphasis is on note-taking, outlining, comprehension of spoken information, questioning, and paraphrasing techniques necessary for class participation. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 359 AMERICAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE THROUGH FILM
0 Unit 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 331
In this content-based course, students are introduced to selected periods of American history and aspects of American culture through film. Discussion and writing assignments are based on background readings which complement these films. Film provides students with visual, kinesthetic and auditory modes of learning which makes it a highly effective method of enhancing second or foreign-language acquisition. It also offers opportunities to learn idiomatic expression, pronunciation and vocabulary as well as improve listening comprehension while gaining insight into American culture. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 359 AMERICAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE THROUGH FILM
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ESL 331
In this content-based course, students are introduced to selected periods of American history and aspects of American culture through film. Discussion and writing assignments are based on background readings which complement these films. Film provides students with visual, kinesthetic and auditory modes of learning which makes it a highly effective method of enhancing second or foreign-language acquisition. It also offers opportunities to learn idiomatic expression, pronunciation and vocabulary as well as improve listening comprehension while gaining insight into American culture. This course may be offered for zero units on an open-entry/open-exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open-entry/open-exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 801 INTERMEDIATE WRITING II LAB
0 Unit 1.5 hours lab
Corequisite: ESL 336
Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in ESL 336 . Focus is on the development of spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills leading to improved writing. This course is offered for zero units on an open entry/open exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open entry/open exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 801 INTERMEDIATE WRITING II LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours lab
Corequisite: ESL 336
Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in ESL 336 . Focus is on the development of spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills leading to improved writing. The unit version of this course is not repeatable.
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ESL 802 ADVANCED WRITING I LAB
0.5 Unit 1.5 hours lab
Corequisite: ESL 345
Requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 345, ADVANCED WRITING I . Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in ESL 345. Focus is on the development of spelling, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and reading skills leading to improved writing. Students may attend the lab at any time on a first-come, first-served basis. The unit version of this course is not repeatable.
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ESL 802 ADVANCED WRITING I LAB
0 Unit 1.5 hours lab
Corequisite: ESL 345
Enhances and provides practice in skills learned in ESL 345 . Focus is on the development of spelling, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and reading skills leading to improved writing. This course is offered for zero units on an open entry/open exit basis. The unit version of this course is not open entry/open exit and may not be repeated.
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ESL 903 ESL LANGUAGE LAB
0 Unit 1 hour learning center
Provides additional practice in a computer lab, enhancing language learning in reading, writing, grammar, speaking, listening, vocabulary and pronunciation for students who want additional support in their varied ESL courses. This is an open-entry/open-exit class.
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Entertainment and Theatre Technology |
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ETT 40 STAGECRAFT
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to technical theatre and the creation of scenic elements. Includes basic concepts of design, painting techniques, set construction, set movement, prop construction, backstage organization, career possibilities, stage management, lighting, and sound techniques. Practical experience through lab and crew positions.
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ETT 41 LIGHTING DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: ETT 40
The study and execution of stage lighting with emphasis on equipment, control, color and their relationship to design. Requires participation as crew or construction member on Theatre Arts department productions.
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ETT 42 COSTUME DESIGN
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Costume history, design, and basic construction techniques as an introduction to basic theatrical costuming. Fabrics and their various uses will be investigated. Crew assignments for major productions will provide practice in construction techniques.
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ETT 100 APPLIED TECHNICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION
2 Units 1 hour lecture 4 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: MATH 351
Focuses on pre-production skills and techniques needed prior to opening a theatrical production. Designed for those interested in a career in technical theatre.
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ETT 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGN AND GRAPHICS FOR THEATRE
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: ETT 40
Explores the techniques used to communicate visual ideas in the theatrical and entertainment industry. The use of hand-drawing, drafting, basic perspective, and supporting computer applications are emphasized. Students will be offered a survey of scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, properties, theatrical equipment and construction techniques through demonstration, and laboratory experience. Information is applicable to all formal theatrical applications.
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ETT 103 ENTERTAINMENT INTERNSHIP
1 Unit 1 hour lecture
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: ETT 40
Analyze and apply techniques of job application, interviewing, resume writing, and portfolio presentation specific to the entertainment industry.
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ETT 142 THEATRE PRODUCTION
1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 2 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Students will gain practical experience in the application of production responsibilities in any of the following: stage management, house management, construction, scenery, properties, costume, lighting, sound, and running crews. Requires participation as crew or construction member on Theatre Arts department productions.
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ETT 144 THEATRE SCENERY PAINTING
2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
A study of the elements of theatrical scenery painting, including historical and present-day methods with practical applications through class efforts of scenery painting, as well as individual scene-painting projects.
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ETT 240 ADVANCED STAGECRAFT
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: ETT 40
Principles and techniques of stagecraft, with emphasis on stage properties, alternative materials, computer usage as it relates to automation and organization at theatrical events, automated lighting, alternate spaces, and special effects. Also explores stagecraft as a profession and as it relates to all entertainment, including film, television, and theme parks.
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ETT 242 STYLES OF PAINT FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ETT 244
Creating themed environments by exploring period style elements through art, architecture, and concepts of set design. Focuses on practical application techniques and studies. Provides an overview of social, cultural, art, architecture, and period styles and décor from antiquity to the modern age of western civilization applicable to theatrical stage design.
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ETT 244 ADVANCED SCENERY PAINTING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: ETT 144
Examines detailed faux finish techniques, and basic mural layouts. Practical application of more advanced painting methods and tools and the estimating of costs and supplies.
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Environmental Studies |
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ENV 1 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Introduction to environmental studies that includes an overview of human activities within the global ecosystem. Examines population growth, energy use, agricultural techniques, water quantity and quality, biodiversity, air quality, and waste disposal, and searches for solutions while exploring future options.
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ENV 5 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Covers the causes and consequences of one of the most prominent forms of change in the modern era: changes in biological diversity. Provides an overview of basic concepts of conservation biology, with a focus on the earth?s biological diversity, threats to its biological diversity, how threats influence populations and species, extinction, ecosystem management, restoration, and environmental policies.
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ENV 6 SCARCITY AND ENVIRONMENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: ENV 1
Economic methods and tools to analyze basic environmental issues. Combining theoretical analysis with specific applications to environmental challenges as applied to water, air, energy, climate change and human health issues. Looks at market failure as a cause of inefficient resource use, depletion, and environmental pollution. Focuses on microeconomic analysis of environmental regulations, the problem of social cost, policy instrument choice, enforcement of regulations, and estimating benefits of environmental improvements.
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ENV 16 ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Past and current environmental disasters will be examined from a multi-dimensional perspective, considering not only the environmental, public health, and social implications, but also regulatory, scientific and policy issues (formerly ENV 126).
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ENV 18 INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Examines the relationships among organisms (including humans) and their environment, with an emphasis upon understanding the causal mechanisms underlying each phenomenon. Learning activities will include formal laboratory investigations, examination of live animals and plants, field research and field trips to surrounding areas.
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ENV 23 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Environmental Geology is the study of the nature and dynamics of the interactions between Earth materials, its deep and near-surface processes, its hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere as well as how humans interact with it. Topics include climate and climate change, natural hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides and floods), resource management (mining, surface and groundwater), energy resources (fossil fuels and alternatives), pollution (water quality and air pollution), monitoring, and human influence. Field trips may be required. Also listed as GEOL 23 Credit given in either area, not both.
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ENV 24 NATURAL HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA
4 Units 3 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Acquaints the student with the basic physical and biological aspects of the coastal, valley, mountain, and desert environments of California. Field trips are required to fulfill the objectives of the course.
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ENV 25 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS TO HEALTH
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Provides an overview of the relationship between environmental pollutants and human health. Includes the general principles of water, soil, and air pollution, of chemical and radiation poisoning, of hazardous waste management and environmental change and of other hazards that challenge human health and well-being.
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ENV 30 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introductory course presenting alternative energy policies and technologies that include geothermal, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, biomass, and wind power. Problems of control, costs, pollution, and potential health hazards will be presented from both political and technical perspectives. Field trips are required.
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ENV 37 ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An overview of basic concepts in the methods of examining current environmental issues and methods for creating judicious environmental policy. Examines the ethical issues raised by environmental challenges and various perspectives on determining our moral obligation to the natural environment. Various arguments/positions from several philosophers will be presented.
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ENV 40 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
A survey course of US environmental law, including environmental assessment, clean air, clean water, waste management, and endangered species. Considers questions of how best to regulate, the role of citizens in environmental protection and law, the values, science, and policy that influence environmental law, and new approaches to environmental protection.
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ENV 105 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES INTERNSHIP
2 Units 1.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: ENV 1
Develop detailed knowledge in the preparation for future environmental work experience through goals and resume development, interview preparation, understanding of team work dynamics, and overview of the on the job site requirements.
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ENV 106 NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
A comprehensive overview of natural resources and conservation issues. Topics discussed include the history of conservation, including national parks and wildlife conservation, human history in relation to natural resource utilizations, and contemporary natural resource use. Contemporary conservation solutions will be investigated. Field trips are required.
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ENV 123 WATER AND SOIL CONSERVATION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Evaluation of major water and soil conservation programs and practices, principles of water and soil degradation by erosion, ground water overdraft, chemical transport, climate, topography, and land usage. Examination of the effects of water and soil pollution on population growth, food production, the environment, the economy, and policy. Identification of potential solutions to improve water and soil conservation.
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ENV 140 WATER QUALITY AND MONITORING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Learn how to monitor public drinking water quality through study of Federal and State regulations, water contaminants, laboratory analyses, basic scientific concepts, sample collection techniques, interpretation of monitoring data and record keeping.
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ENV 141 WATER RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT
4 Units 4 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
The historical, geographical, legal, and economic bases for the distribution and allocation of water, stressing California and the arid West; the environmental impact of water use; past and current issues and controversies in water distribution and redistribution. Preparation for American Water Works Association (AWWA) Grade 1 and 2 Water Use Efficiency Practitioner certification.
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ENV 200 VOLUNTEER NATURALIST TRAINING
2 Units 1.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Prepares individual to lead interpretive tours at a variety of Orange County wilderness areas for various agencies and organizations. Subject matter includes familiarity of plants, animals, ecology, geology, and cultural history of the region. Useful for those interested in becoming a park docent.
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ENV 202 GREEN LIVING
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Practical solutions that can be implemented in daily life in order to reduce one’s ecological footprint on the planet. Includes an overview of the current global environment and practical solutions in reducing environmental impact.
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ENV 203 CERTIFIED INTERPRETIVE GUIDE TRAINING
2 Units 2 hours lecture
Offers an opportunity for individuals who work, or would like to work, as guides for parks, museums, or historical landmarks to receive training in interpretive techniques. Participants who successfully complete the program can also earn an internationally recognized certification from National Association for Interpretation.
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Ethnic Studies |
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ES 1 MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN THE UNITED STATES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Examines the cultures of African Americans, Asian Americans, Chicanos(as)/Latinos(as), Middle Eastern Americans, and Native Americans. Focuses on the topics of historical memory, racial and ethnic identity, immigration status, class differences, gender relations, family structures, sexuality and sexual orientation, and religion, ritual, and healing. Includes an examination of the relationships within and among cultural groups in the United States, and how they interact with the dominant culture (formerly CCS 1 and CCS/ES 2).
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ES 3 INTRODUCTION TO CHICANA(O)AND LATINA(O) CULTURES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
An introduction to Chicana/o and Latina/o cultures in the United States. Includes an overview of the diverse and multiple experiences of people with ancestry from Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Central America, and South America. The intersections of class, race/ethnicity, cultural identity, and gender will be explored.
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Family and Consumer Sciences |
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FCS 115 CONSUMER ISSUES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
An applied approach to consumer issues and problems enabling one to become an informed consumer. Emphasis is on developing skills in personal and family financial management. Includes decision-making, consumer resources, resolving consumer complaints, psychology of the marketplace, financial planning, consumer credit, stretching food dollars, housing, economics through the life cycle, clothing, appliances, energy conservation, transportation, insurance and health care.
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FCS 142 LIFE MANAGEMENT
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Application of principles of family resource management to personal and family settings. Decision-making in the management of time, energy, money and other resources to student, work and home situations. Investigation of changing roles and lifestyles. Practical applications include balancing home, family, work and individual responsibilities; household planning; work simplification; budgeting; and management of the household.
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Fashion |
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FASH 31 TEXTILES
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Fabric selection and care considering fibers, yarns, weaves, knits, finishes, and color. Emphasis is on properties of fibers as related to their end use and consumer understanding of fabric performance.
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FASH 100 SEWING FOR FASHION DESIGN I
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Fundamentals of sewing for the fashion design industry. Introduction to industrial equipment, home and industry patterns, fabric selection, layout and cut and sew techniques.
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FASH 101 INTRODUCTION TO FASHION CAREERS
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Explores the fashion industry including the development of fashion and consumer demands, fashion producers, fashion retailers, international fashion centers, marketing concepts, promotion, publishing, and advertising areas. Determine the facts and figures that are essential for a successful career in the global world of today’s fashion business. Emphasis placed on current industry and careers.
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FASH 110 CONTEMPORARY CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: FASH 100 or basic sewing skills
Clothing construction methods appropriate for beginners or students wishing to refine their skills. Emphasis is placed on new sewing and fitting techniques for contemporary fabrics and fashion designs, individualizing patterns, and coordinating fabric choices to create the desired fashion image.
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FASH 111 SEWING FOR FASHION DESIGN II
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: FASH 100 or equivalent experience is suggested to help students be successful in this course.
Designed for the student who has completed Sewing for Fashion Design I. Students will continue to build their sewing skills using industrial equipment while constructing the following projects: Pants, button down collar shirt and a knit project. Industrial and home sewing techniques will be covered. More challenging fabrics will be used.
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FASH 112 FASHION SEWING–ADVANCED
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: FASH 111 or equivalent experience is suggested to assist the student to be successful in this class.
Application of advanced techniques in construction of garments. Use of designer patterns and adapting patterns for a more personal style. Handling of such special fabrics as velvet, microfibers, sheers, silks, piques, taffetas, and lace. Fine custom details such as lining and underlining.
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FASH 113 COUTURE SEWING
2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: FASH 111 or equivalent experience is suggested to aid student in successful completion of this course.
Application of custom techniques in construction of haute couture garments. Instruction in fine finishing details such as hand-sewing techniques, trapunto, self-trim applique, and beading.
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FASH 120 TAILORING
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: FASH 100 or basic sewing skills are suggested to assist student to complete this course successfully.
Emphasizes tailoring techniques as applied to construction of coats and suits. Stresses hand-tailoring processes including working with wool, hand-rolling collars, and supporting fabrics and linings. Also includes tailoring methods using soft, unconstructed fabrics, new shaping techniques and quick methods of construction.
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FASH 124 WEARABLE ART
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: FASH 100 or basic sewing skills are suggested to assist student to complete this course successfully.
Incorporates student’s artistic abilities, cultural and ethnic sources, specialty fabrics, needle arts and heirloom sewing to create an artistic wearable garment. Covers design methods, embellishment, surface patterns, and construction of clothing.
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FASH 130 FLAT PATTERN DESIGN
4 Units 4 hours lecture 1 hour lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: FASH 100 or basic sewing skills
Creative fashion and costume design achieved through flat pattern techniques. Use of the basic sloper and construction of half-scale garments.
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FASH 131 CAD PATTERNMAKING WITH TUKATECH
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: FASH 130
Designed to teach computerized pattern making skills of garment design using Tukatech software. Course includes drafting basic pattern blocks (slopers), manipulating or creating new darts, adding fullness, creating pleats and making new seams on computer program. Tukatech adds computerized flat-pattern dimension to traditional flat pattern and provides a better understanding of the processes involved in producing ready-to-wear or custom apparel.
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FASH 132 DRAPING FASHION DESIGNS
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: FASH 100 or basic sewing skills will assist the student to complete this class successfully.
Creative apparel designing using fabric-draping techniques on a dress form with application to the individual.
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FASH 136 APPAREL DESIGN
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: FASH 130 or equivalent experience is suggested to assist with student success in this class.
Designed to teach the basic skills of garment design: how designers develop a line, sources of inspiration, trend reports, and the elements of a successful apparel line. Course includes garment sketch, line presentation, sourcing, cost sheets, garment specs and taking your line to market.
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FASH 140 FASHION IMAGE
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Aims to help men and women to look and dress their best, taking into account personal style, lifestyle, goals and budget. Provides tools for evaluating your individual style, accentuating your assets, becoming aware of color, proportion and fit. Professional fashion styling, image management and photo shoots will be included.
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FASH 141 APPAREL SELECTION
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Concepts of apparel selection for professional and personal needs based on design, culture, image and lifestyles. Includes the study of sociological, physiological, and psychological aspects of dress. The fashion professional uses this information to better design, produce, and select products to meet the needs of a culturally diverse consuming population.
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FASH 143 FASHION BUYING AND MERCHANDISING
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Study the principles and techniques of merchandising pertinent to the fashion industry including buying fashion, methods of merchandising fashion, and merchandise control.
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FASH 144 FASHION TRENDS AND CULTURAL COSTUMES
3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Examines the forces which influence the fashion trends of today by studying the clothing, textiles, arts, and cultures of the past. Covers historical, artistic, socioeconomic, geographic, religious, political, and cultural influences on clothing design, textiles, and fashion from ancient to modern civilization. Includes cultures throughout the world.
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FASH 145 INTERNSHIP
1 Unit 1 hour lecture
Transfers: CSU
Corequisite: CWE 180
Supervised and educationally-directed internship. Weekly lectures will relate on-the-job experiences with academic program. To be taken in the final year of program with CWE 180 .
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FASH 147 SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATION AND PROMOTION
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Emphasis is on a student-produced fashion event. The course will provide training in fashion promotion and coordination, retail sales, advertising, and merchandising.
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FASH 148 VISUAL MERCHANDISING
3 Units 2 hours lecture 3 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Visual merchandising as both an art form and a selling technique in fashion retailing. The use of color, outfit coordination, store layout, fixtures, lighting, signing, composition, mannequins, and props will be studied.
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FASH 150 FASHION APPAREL AND PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Information about fashion designers’ ready-to-wear and non-textile merchandise. Includes men’s and women’s clothing, jewelry, leather, shoes, and accessories. Examination of methods of construction and production, fashion terms, and consumer information. Stresses professional portfolio development and presentation skills for fashion design and merchandising students.
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FASH 154 FASHION ILLUSTRATION
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
The study and development of fashion illustration techniques. Included will be the uses and purposes of the four types of fashion drawings: design sketching, production sketching, presentation drawing, and fashion illustration. Emphasis will be placed on the use of croquis and developing freehand sketching skills of the fashion figure in a variety of poses, with attention to the drape, texture and pattern of fabric.
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FASH 155 THE DIGITAL FASHION IMAGE
2 Units 1.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Recommended Preparation: FASH 154
Create digital fashion images using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Technical instruction on sketching and image production from pencil to pen tool. Students will create and merchandise a clothing line and be introduced to the computer generated portfolio (formerly FASH 260).
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FASH 204 UNDERSTANDING APPAREL PRINCIPLES-AIMS CERTIFICATION
1 Unit 1 hour lecture 0.5 hours lab
Students will learn to use the computer for costing, pricing, inventory control as well as vendor analysis. All current concepts in wholesale and retail merchandise planning are presented. The emphasis is on practical knowledge and the use of computers in today’s apparel business. The class will cover the principles and procedures involved in the business applications of the fashion industry using Apparel Information Management System (AIMS) software for wholesale and retail buying decisions. Students passing final exam will earn AIMS Certification.
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FASH 205 CORSET CONSTRUCTION
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: FASH 100 or 110 or equivalent sewing experience will assist the student to be successful in this class.
Covers types of corsets, both historical and modern. Students will create their own pattern, learn proper fitting techniques, evaluate suitability of fabric and boning and build a corset from start to finish.
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FASH 206 DESIGNING & CONSTRUCTING KNITWEAR, ACTIVEWEAR, SWIMWEAR
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: FASH 100 or equivalent sewing experience will assist the student to be successful in this course.
Focuses on sewing, constructing, and designing knitwear garments. Specialty techniques, types of knits, industrial machines used with knits, and basic pattern-making will be covered. Students will create garments ranging from tops to bottoms, dresses, activewear, and swimwear.
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FASH 207 ECO-FRIENDLY FASHION TOUR
1 Unit 0.5 hour lecture 1.5 hours lab
Learn how professionals in the fashion industry are minimizing their businesses impact on the earth and “going green.” Students will visit designers, retailers, textile manufactures and “eco-preneurs” to learn how they have become fashion crusaders with light footprints. Includes site visits and on-site lectures and presentations.
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FASH 208 SEWING VINTAGE FASHIONS
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: FASH 100 and 111 or equivalent experience will assist the student to be successful in this course.
Construct garments using vintage sewing patterns. Great for both Fashion and Costuming. Reproduce vintage clothing from 1880 through 1970s using actual and reproduced patterns. Sewing techniques from the past and their modern interpretations will also be examined. Course will include the history and evolution of patterns, sewing machines, sergers, irons, notions and equipment.
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FASH 211 ADVANCED DRESSMAKING AND CUSTOM SEWING
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: FASH 111 and 130 or equivalent experience is suggested to aid in student success in this course.
Application of advanced techniques in the construction of specialty, custom and couture/designer garments. Use of advanced designer patterns and their manipulation for a custom look and fit. Handling of specialty fabrics such as lace, wools, silks, and napped fabrics as well as sophisticated couture designer finishes and embellishments.
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FASH 212 CONSTRUCTION LAB
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Includes demonstration and practice of basic and intermediate sewing skills necessary for the student at the fundamental level. Course includes exposure and use of industrial sewing machines, industrial dress forms and industrial irons in a professional studio. Offered as open-entry/open-exit as pass/no pass.
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FASH 213 DESIGNER’S LAB
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: FASH 100
Includes demonstration and practice of advanced sewing skills necessary for the established student and designer. Course includes exposure and use of industrial sewing machines, industrial dress forms, tailoring equipment, pattern making equipment and industrial irons in a professional studio. Offered as open-entry/open-exit as pass/no pass.
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FASH 214 COUTURE LAB
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: FASH 100 or equivalent experience is suggested to help with student success in this course.
Includes demonstration and practice of couture and specialty sewing skills necessary for the accomplished student and designer. Course includes exposure and use of industrial sewing machines, industrial dress forms, tailoring equipment, pattern making equipment, specialty equipment and industrial irons in a professional studio. Offered as open-entry/open-exit as pass/no pass.
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FASH 216 COSTUMER’S LAB
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Includes demonstration and practice of specialty sewing skills necessary for the costuming student and designer. Course includes exposure and use of industrial sewing machines, industrial dress forms, tailoring equipment, pattern making equipment, specialty equipment, and industrial irons in a professional studio. Offered as open-entry/open-exit as pass/no pass.
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FASH 217 FOOTWEAR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
2 Units 1.5 hours lecture 2 hours lab
Design and construct footwear/shoes for an accessory line or that complete your clothing line, compliment ensembles, theatrical costumes or stand alone as wearable art. Explores historical and ethnic inspirations as well as current market interests and trends. Covers design methods, construction techniques and sources for materials. Suggested for students interested in Fashion Design and Costuming.
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FASH 218 NEW YORK STUDY TOUR
2 Units 1.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Travel to New York, the fashion capital of the United States. Students will connect with industry, observe the workplace in action, and explore employment and internship opportunities within New York City. May include field trips to apparel and textile manufacturers, showrooms, CAD companies, trend forecasters, visual display showrooms, publications, retail stores, buying offices, and museum collections. Learn about New York’s role as one of the four major fashion capitals of the world.
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FASH 219 DRESSMAKING LAB
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Includes demonstration and practice of intermediate sewing skills necessary for fashion students. Course includes exposure and use of industrial sewing machines, sergers, industrial dress forms and industrial irons in a professional studio. Offered as open-entry/open-exit as pass/no pass.
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FASH 220 TAILOR’S LAB
1 Unit 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: FASH 111
Includes demonstration and practice of Tailoring sewing skills necessary for the accomplished student and designer. Course includes exposure and use of industrial sewing machines, industrial dress forms, tailoring equipment, pattern making equipment specialty equipment and industrial irons in a professional studio. Recommended for advanced fashion students. Offered as open-entry/open-exit and pass/no-pass.
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FASH 223 MILLINERY DESIGN
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Learn the historic art of millinery. Design and construct hats as an accessory line, to complete your clothing line, for theatrical costumes, or as wearable art. Covers historical and ethnic inspirations as well as current market interests and trends. Includes design methods, construction techniques and sources for materials. Ideal for students interested in Fashion Design and Costume Design.
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FASH 224 ACCESSORY DESIGN
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Design and develop a line of accessories. Course covers process of accessory design from inspiration to sourcing and manufacturing of handbags, small leather goods, footwear, millinery, gloves, belts, and neckwear. Overview of accessory history as well as current market trends and designers. Construction methods and manufacturing processes for accessories will be covered.
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FASH 225 APPAREL CART - FASHION RETAILING ONLINE WITH EASY CART SHOP
1 Unit 1 hour lecture 1 hour lab
Create an online store for your fashion business using Apparel Easy Shop and other retail software. Course covers building your online store with full web administration, credit card processing, secure customer shopping, and many other features specific to apparel. Includes social media integration and online marketing.
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FASH 230 ALTERATIONS AND FITTING
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: FASH 100 or basic sewing skills
Included are basic procedures involved in altering a ready-made garment, industrial sewing-machine operation, identification of specific fitting problems, causes, and remedies.
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FASH 234 ADVANCED PATTERN AND DESIGN TECHNIQUES
2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: FASH 130
Translate complex original designs into garments. Includes instruction in industrial pattern and apparel construction. Students will develop style designs and patterns.
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FASH 235 DESIGNING FOR THE FASHION INDUSTRY
2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: FASH 130
A professional course simulating the procedures used in the design department of a garment manufacturer. The student will design misses and junior dresses, lingerie, men’s and women’s sportswear, active sportswear, after-five, and children’s wear. Students will deal with the problems of working ahead of fashion seasons, production costs, sale-ability, and manufacture-ability of garments. Emphasis also will be placed on improving design techniques.
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FASH 238 ADVANCED DRAPING AND FASHION DESIGN
2 Units 1 hour lecture 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: FASH 132
Explores design principles through draping techniques. Student will create half and full scale garments for presentation, professional portfolio, and department fashion show.
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FASH 240 DYE PROCESSES ON FABRICS
3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Explores a variety of methods used to dye and/or print fabrics suitable for use in clothing and interiors. Covers traditional procedures, terminology, equipment, and the various new dyes, pigments and technique trends in the current market. Various topics will be covered including shibori, high and low water immersion, ice dyeing, batik, fabric painting, tie-dyeing, dip dyeing and direct application processes. Methods will be explored to enable professionals and students to design fabrics to suit their garment designs and costume projects. Excellent for fashion, theater costuming, art and interior design students.
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