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Couture Design: Techniques

Parsons School of Design: School of Fashion

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Degree Students
Couture Design: Techniques
Spring 2025
Taught By: Lester Rodriquez
Section: A

CRN: 11301

Credits: 3

This course examines designer/couture construction and design details such as hand and specialty machine stitching, fine fabric finishes, beading, lace, leather, fur, corsetry, and foundations for strapless garments. Students will study designer garments from the Parsons Fashion Archive for technical reference during each class. This practice-based class will be supplemented by guest speakers and field trips when relevant. Students will be required to produce a sample notebook of learned techniques, a corset, and a final personal design project reflecting acquired skills.

Open to: All University undergraduate degree students. Pre-requisite(s): PUFD 2240 Creative Technical Studio 1, PAFD 1110 Technical Studio, or PSOF 1100 Cut, Sew & Make. Please note: This course is equivalent to PUFD 2110 Couture Design Techniques and may not be repeated for credit.

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Fashion (SOF)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 16

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 7:30am EDT 10/14/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 4:00pm - 6:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/22/2025 - 5/7/2025