Haute Couture (HEGIS 5012)

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Haute Couture provides students with the design skills and techniques used in the manufacture of custom, made-to-measure women’s clothing.

NOTE: Students must have taken the following courses prior to entering the certificate program: DP 111 or FD 131 or TL 111, FF 211, DP 212 or FD 112, or approval of assistant chairperson.

The program consists of five sequential courses in fashion design offered over a three-semester time span:

AP 242Haute Couture Sewing Techniques2.5
AP 243Haute Couture Decorative Techniques and Embellishments2.5
AP 244Haute Couture Construction and Technology2.5
AP 275Haute Couture Apparel Design3
AR 292Haute Couture Portfolio2.5
Total Credits13