This course examines color theory as an aid to communication, control and expression in traditional and contemporary design. The fundamental course allows students to explore color topics including color theory, color interaction, and color psychology. Students will study a wide range of creative and technical aspects of color and its use in design, experimenting with traditional mediums and digital applications.

This course is one of the fundamental courses in which the students will be introduced to the visual elements of design comprising of: point and line; shape and form; surface and texture; color and value; light and shadow; negative and positive space. The students will practice design principles: unity and variety; similarity; emphasis and point of interest; scale; proportion; and balance. This course is designed to give the students a strong understanding of 2D and 3D visual communications.

Fundamentals of Graphic Illustration and Digital Imaging introduces students to the use of a computer as a powerful digital drawing and imaging tool. The focus of the course is on basic computer skills and use, mastering fundamental digital illustration and imaging skills, and developing efficient working styles. The course learning experience incorporates a variety of visual artwork strategies including but not limited to, color/ texture enhancements, typography, pen/ brush tools, , perspective tool, using different color schemes. This course involves considerable hands-on instruction and multiple projects using Adobe Photoshop/ Illustrator.

This course provides a core introduction to drawing, covering a wide range of basic and intermediate practical and technical skills. Students will explore approaches and concepts to the subject through manual practice using a comprehensive range of media and with reference to great masters in the field. Traditional and objective drawing skills in the use of line, tone, form and perspective provide the foundation for learning in this course. Students are required to develop their ability to observe, perceive and interpret through drawing the world around them, reflecting their understanding of 2D and 3D space.

This course introduces students to human centered design thinking methods and practices through a variety of hands-on activities. DT is a methodology used by designers for the identification of problems and the definition of innovative solutions. Students will engage in processes for idea generation including sketching and diagramming, concept mapping and low-fidelity prototyping infusing visualization techniques and empathic tools into their design process.

This course is a chronological survey of art and design offering students an in-depth understanding of the role of art throughout history with a strong focus on aesthetic values, socio-cultural influences and technical terminology. Architecture, sculpture, painting, decorative arts, prehistoric art, design of the ancient world, the world beyond Europe, early Christian and Islamic art and the art of the Middle-Ages and Gothic period form the foundation of the course material spanning a period from 40,000 BC to 1300 AD.

This course covers the extensive cultural shifts from the early Renaissance through to the 20th century. Students will study painting, sculpture, furniture architecture as individual works in relation to their geographical, social, political, and religious environments. Also, analysis and comparative study of periodic decorative elements, strong designs and architectural features will be conducted.

In this course, students will learn various techniques to construct objects in digital 3D space, as well as physical 3D solutions. Students will follow a concept development process of research and sketching, to generate designs for 3D production. A final original design, related to each student’s major, will be constructed using industry-standard 3D software.

The course is designed to promote interdisciplinary collaboration in design. Graphic, Interior, Fashion Design and Digital Animation are brought together into one studio environment to allow students with different skills and strengths work as a team solving a relatively complex design problem. Students develop a research plan followed by the establishment of intent and context for the topic and identification of stakeholders, leading to concept exploration and creation of a holistic design solution in cooperation with other specializations, institutes or with professionals from the industry.

Pre-Internship is a zero credit hour internship preparatory course designed for students seeking an internship. The course will prepare students to successfully plan their internship by researching and identifying potential internship opportunities, creating professional resume and letter of introduction, developing interviewing and networking skills as well as a portfolio per industry requirements. Students will go through different learning modules including experiences, team work skills, communication skills, leadership skills, problem solving, self-management and professionalism to be able to make the most of their internship.

The college considers students’ internship as an essential channel that brings together the college, the students, and the job marketplace. Furthermore, internship is a method that integrates the instructional theoretical backgrounds to real existing practice. The training allows them to work under the observation and guidance of the field supervisor without replacing any regular employee. The internship is closely monitored by a college faculty member as an academic supervisor.

The course explores the concept of the fashion design cycle from trend research and production to fashion retailing. The processes involved in conceptualizing, designing and creating a collection for various sectors of the industry are examined. The students will gain insights into the working processes and inter-relationships in the international fashion industry, as well as understand relevant areas for design practice and career opportunities.

This course introduces students to textile materials and their application in fashion design. It explores various textile processes, techniques, materials and their performance, serviceability, identification and selection of suitable fabrics. Environmental and sustainability issues associated with textiles practice are also examined to provide a comprehensive view of the textile industry and its relation to fashion design.

The course introduces fashion illustration styles and techniques. The focus is on the development process of the fashion figure, design details, fabric rendering, flats, customer profile analysis, and collection development. The students will also discover and compare the work of famous fashion illustrators and consequently develop their individual style that will be demonstrated in the portfolio.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of sewing and garment construction. They develop skills in the operation and maintenance of professional sewing equipment and learn to apply various hand and machine techniques for the construction and appropriate finishing of garments. They explore the variation in sewing techniques for different types of materials and execute an outfit in fashion fabric with manual dexterity.

In this course, students will learn to adapt garment construction principles, techniques and skills based on the lean methodology of “learn, build, test and repeat”. They will create prototypes that will be tested and recreated to achieve new outcomes per prevailing industry standards and requirements.

This course provides fashion management and business knowledge to the students through real world experience. The different aspects of fashion retail industry and global supply chain are explored in relation to consumer behavior and current industry trends from line planning to product development, visual merchandising, retail distribution, marketing and management. Through industry-related projects involving in-depth research, data collection and analysis via case studies, site visits, surveys and interviews, students enhance their competencies and communication skills. They participate in exciting group exercises, model making and fashion industry events/presentations to gain insights about the operation of the global fashion system to be able develop their own merchandising and management strategies.

This course is aimed at providing students the knowledge and skills of the principles and techniques of flat patternmaking to produce drafts according to standard and individual measurements. The students will prepare paper patterns for different types of garments and garment parts and use their sewing skills to execute the pattern for an original design into an outfit. Students learn the importance of fit and balance in patterns to get a well finished garment

This course explores the application of computer-aided design (CAD) in the fashion industry. The students will be using industry-standard software to create and enhance digital designs including concept boards, storyboards, illustrations and flats. They will develop a portfolio of creative responses through trend research and analysis for effective visual communication.

This course is a study of three-dimensional fashion design through the technique of draping directly on a body form. Various silhouettes and garment style features are explored through draping in muslin, and then converted to flat patterns to have an integrated design approach. Students use the principles of draping to create original apparel designs in fashion fabric for specified target markets.

The course builds upon previously learnt apparel construction principles, techniques and skills to apply them in the production of various garments. The focus will be on integrating research and design to plan and construct complex outfits from muslin and subsequently with fashion fabric. The students will execute the construction using advanced tailoring techniques and develop their ability to achieve precision in fitting and adjustments.

This course covers the pre-production planning and processes for fashion design projects. The students will follow the necessary steps in the production pipeline while identifying and refining their idea, concept and methodology.

The capstone graduation project is the representation of the students’ in-depth learning and understanding of their field of specialization through a long-term project accomplished in a professional manner. They are evaluated on their ability to complete this project with originality and quality, applying the skills, techniques and methodologies they have learnt during their course of study.
The student is assigned to research and identify a topic, and develop a detailed research proposal highlighting the goals, objectives, tasks, methodology and time plan. The topic could range from an academic research to school/ community service, student-developed business or any other area of personal interest. The student communicates regularly with his/ her academic-capstone advisor for review, while working constantly to improve the outcome by building upon previously gained expertise. The academic-capstone advisor contributes through meaningful feedback and setting expectations of standards, offering an opportunity for open-ended learning through self-reflection and improvement.
Students of fashion design are expected to create a minimum of five original pieces for a clothing line with the integration of trend research and creative response. The process is documented, findings are compiled and presented orally as well as in writing through a capstone report.
The project is divided into three distinct phases: 1. Research and topic selection
2. Conceptual and design development
3. Design execution/ design presentation, with necessary documentation and a comprehensive report

This course studies the historic development of Western and Asian fashion design and costumes. The evolution of clothing from the ancient times to the present day will be examined in detail, with an understanding of the social, technological and artistic influences. Students will study the significant fashion designers and their contribution to the field of fashion. They will comprehend and explore extensive design possibilities and apply them in contemporary fashion design.

This course provides an opportunity for students to focus on various issues in fashion design and to study advanced techniques and processes. Course content vary each time the course is offered. The course emphasizes research analysis and the creative process that leads to innovative solutions and allows students to pursue individual projects related to the subject of the course. The course may include lectures, discussions, individual projects and critique, depending on the nature of the topic.

6 Credit Hours must be chosen from any other college/ specialization in condition the prerequisites of the chosen courses are met.