FD32, History of Fashion
Syllabus, Spring 2003
Instructor: Ms. McCown Class meets:
Tuesday,
Voice mail: (408)741-2045
ext. 3675 Room: ILC
Email: westvalleyfashionhistory@hotmail.com
Office hours: by appt. only,
Office: ILC
Units: 3, Grade or Credit/No
Credit Option
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This
course covers the historic development of Western fashion and costumes, with an
emphasis on styles from 1660 to the present. The affect of an historical period
on the clothing of the time is explored with an emphasis on the relationship
between past eras and today’s fashions. Students will study the careers of 20th
century designers and their contributions to the field of fashion.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon
completion of this course, students will be able to:
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Survey of Historic Costume, 3rd edition, by Phyllis Tortora and Keith
Eubank
AMOUNT OF WORK REQUIRED:
This course meets for 3
lecture hours a week, college policy requires a minimum of 2 hours of outside
work for every hour of lecture.
LATE
WORK- Late work is not accepted for credit unless you have contacted the
instructor. IF you have notified the instructor that the assignment is going to
be late, the grade will be decreased 20%. You may email assignments if you are
unable to attend class. Emailed assignments will still be marked down if they
are sent late.
ATTENDANCE: You are expected
to attend each class and to arrive on time. Attendance will be taken each class
period.
LATE ARRIVAL: Tests and quizzes are given at the
beginning of class, late arrival will have a negative impact on your grade.
However it is better to come late than not at all
QUIZZES AND EXAMS: There are
three tests scheduled on the course outline. There will also be a variety of
unannounced pop quizzes. Neither tests nor quizzes can be made up if missed. As
per College policy, final exams may not be given early for any reason.
PARTICIPATION: Participation
in class activities will be considered when determining your final grade.
Students are expected to participate in class discussions and group activities.
GRADING:
How you will be evaluated for
your grade:
POINTS
Class participation 50
Midterm #1 100
Midterm #2 100
Final 100
Quizzes 50
Fashion Designer Research
Paper & Presentation
50
Film Costume Critique
50
Historically Inspired Modern
Fashion 50
TOTAL 550
Determination of the Final
Grade:
90%+ = A
80%+ = B
70%+ = C
60%+ = D
less than 60% = F
STUDENT CONDUCT: Cheating,
plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information are causes of
disciplinary action by the College and will result in a failing grade for this
course.
(School Policy 5.8.19.1)
COURTESY: Out of courtesy to
others, you are expected to turn off your cell phone when you enter the
classroom. Cell phones may not be used during class for any reason.
EMERGENCIES: In the case of
fire, earthquake, bomb threat or other emergency evacuation, students are to
exit this building and meet in the parking lot. I will meet you there and take
roll, after which you may leave. DO NOT leave campus without checking in with
me. This is a safety issue so that rescue personnel know how many people are
left in the building. Don’t put their lives at risk by leaving without telling
me.
SUPPORT SERVICES: A variety
of support services exist on the WVC campus to assist students who need career
counseling, academic help, financial aid, tutoring or who are in educational
transition or who have physical, emotional or learning disabilities. Check with
the
IMPORTANT DATES:
Feb 2 Last day to Add
Feb 13 Last day to Drop