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2026 Spring Main Session
FD251/Lecture/01 - History of Fashion & Costume Design | Credits 3.00
The History of Fashion & Costume Design is a 3- credit/ 3-hour lecture course required for Fashion Design Majors. This course reviews key historical periods and movements in fashion design, including their socio-cultural contexts and influences on contemporary fashion trends. Fashion design students will gain an understanding of both Western and non-Western influences beyond the European canon. This course will evaluate the role of fashion in shaping gender, identity, and societal norms throughout different historical eras, and recognize its significance as a form of cultural expression. Students will identify and describe the evolution of fashion technology and production methods over time, from traditional craftsmanship to modern/digital industrial techniques. Above all, this course will develop student’s research and analytical skills through the examination of primary and secondary sources, including archival materials, fashion journals, and academic literature. Students will engage in critical discussions and debates surrounding ethical and sustainable practices within the fashion industry and assess their historical precedents and contemporary relevance.
Registration Type Traditional
Fees N/A
Instructors Ujiie, Heather
Duration 1/20/2026 - 5/15/2026
Schedule Friday  8:30 AM - 11:20 AM;  Moore College Art &, Sarah Peter Hall, Room 207
Prerequisites N/A
Corequisites N/A
Credit Types Credit
Class 18 Seats | 5 Remaining
Open (Target Met)

Primary population and other student populations allowed to register for this course:
 Primary Population# Others Allowed# Others Registered
Campus  Moore College of Art & Design180
Program  Bachelor of Fine Art180
College  Moore College of Art180
Department  Fashion Design1813
Curriculum  Fashion Design123