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Accessories Design Fall 2010 Courses

August 30 - December 22

LD 101 Accessories Design
2 credits
In-state $310 Out-of-state $928
For students not majoring in Accessories Design. Introduction to major areas of accessories design. Various types of shoes, handbags, and belts are analyzed in terms of materials, construction, and presentation. Students acquire hands-on techniques in all three phases.

CRN Section Day Time Location
20515 15A W 6:20 pm-9:10 pm C301

LD 111 Leather and Materials Technology
2.5 credits
In-state $387.50 Out-of-state $1,160
Co-requisites: (for one-year AAS students):
Processes in the development of leathers, reptiles, plastics, and other textiles are analyzed. Emphasis is on the function and utilization of each for handbags, footwear, and related accessories.

CRN Section Day Time Location
4496 15A M 6:30 pm-9:20 pm C615

LD 112 Decorative Leather Techniques
2.5 credits
In-state $387.50 Out-of-state $1,160
Studying such ornamentation techniques as trapunto, inlay, welting, pleating, and weaving, students learn how to apply them to leather apparel and accessories design. Basic patternmaking skills used in the construction of handbags, belts, and portfolios are taught.

CRN Section Day Time Location
4055 15A W 6:30 pm-10:00 pm C313

LD 121 Anatomy for Accessories
1.5 credits
In-state $232.50 Out-of-state $696
Students study the components of the foot, spine and hand to understand the relationship between the anatomical structure and the design of footwear, handbags and gloves. Students learn to create functional and fashionable accessories that are anatomically and ergonomically correct.

CRN Section Day Time Location
4497 15A T 6:30 pm-8:20 pm C502

LD 133 Footwear Design and Construction I
3 credits
In-state $465 Out-of-state $1,392
Co-requisite: LD 121
The basic concepts of footwear design are introduced and the history and types of footwear are discussed. Students develop skills for working with a last and learn patternmaking, sewing, construction, and finishing techniques for closed shoes.

CRN Section Day Time Location
21694 15A M 5:20 pm-10:00 pm C313

LD 143 Handbag Design and Construction I
3 credits
In-state $465 Out-of-state $1,392
Co-requisites: LD 111 and LD 121
The skills to design and produce handbags are taught. Students become familiar with patternmaking techniques, machinery and equipment, and the various styles in handbag design. They learn how to translate original concepts into finished products.

CRN Section Day Time Location
21697 15A T 5:20 pm-10:00 pm C615

LD 144 Handbag Design and Construction II
3 credits
In-state $465 Out-of-state $1,392
Prerequisite: LD 143
Patternmaking and sample making techniques are developed further as students design and construct frame and box bags.

CRN Section Day Time Location
23966 15A R 5:20 pm-10:00 pm C511

LD 181 Ergonomics for Athletic Footwear
2 credits
In-state $310 Out-of-state $928
This in-depth study of the ergonomic requirements of footwear for myriad athletic activities focuses on the anatomy and function of the lower extremities while maintaining design considerations. Students learn technical features and engineering requirements such as cushioning, shock resistance, and lateral support as well as environmental and safety issues.

CRN Section Day Time Location
26714 15A F 6:30 pm-8:20 pm C313

LD 184 Athletic Footwear Sketching
2.5 credits
In-state $387.50 Out-of-state $1,160
Prerequisite: LD 182
Students learn to hand sketch the components of performance athletic footwear and integrate sketch development, function, and technology into the footwear design.


CRN Section Day Time Location
26718 15A T 6:30 pm-10:00 pm D446

LD 261 Sketching Accessories
2.5 credits
In-state $387.50 Out-of-state $1,160
Students are introduced to the concept of three-dimensional sketching and how it relates to accessories design. Concentrating on design detail, they learn to sketch the basic shapes in footwear, handbags, personal leather goods, and belts.

CRN Section Day Time Location
26863 15A W 6:30 pm-9:20 pm D510