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FASH 0015 - Clothing and Culture

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 54 lecture Description: Study of clothing and its relationship to culture, society, and the individual. The psychological and sociological influences of dress, the physical aspects of appearance, and the influences of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and class on the development of personal identity are explored through the study of style in traditional cultures, popular culture and everyday life. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Compare and contrast the norms of body image in today's society with those in the past to include influences from social, political and economic issues. Create visual examples of how environment influences dress. Infer the future of cultures and dress as it relates to current technological, economic and social issues and events. Course Content Outline I. Systematic Study of Dress A. The Classification System of Dress 1. Types of Dress 2. Applications of the Classification System 3. Advantages of the Classification System B. Dress, Culture and Society 1. The Scale of World Cultures 2. Relating Dress To Culture and Society 3. Contemporary Culture, Society and Dress 4. Dress and Cultural Meaning a. Records of the Types of Dress b. Written Interpretations of Dress II. Physical Appearance, Environment and Dress A. Physical Appearance and Dress B. Body, Dress and Environment III. Scales of Culture and Dress A. Domestic-Scale Culture and Dress B. Political-Scale Culture and Dress C. Commercial-Scale Culture and Dress IV. Art, Aesthetics, and Dress A. The Art of Creating Dress B. Ideals for Individual Appearance and the Art of Dress C. The Art of Dress: Conformity and Individuality D. Dress and The Arts V. Dress and The Future A. Your Future and Dress 1. Population, Residence and Dress 2. Technology, Economy and Dress 3. Social Structure, Division of Labor and Dress Course Objectives Course Objectives Through projects, oral and written exams, students will: 1. describe the classification of dress to include applications and advantages; 2. explain how dress is related to culture and society in terms of the Scale of Western and non-Western Cultures; 3. show how recorded types of dress explained the cultural meanings of dress for historical time periods; 4. Cite examples of different types of written interpretations of dress; 5. show examples of how the environment influences dress; 6. compare and contrast the norms of body image in today's society with those in the past; 7. identify ways that social issues, politics and economics influence culture and dress; 8. relate signs of how people are portrayed in art to cultural beliefs; 9. summarize the ways that culture influences people to conform to social norms when it comes to dress; 10. predict the future of culture and dress as it relates to current technological, economic and social issues and events. Methods of Evaluation Essay Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. Read the chapter on the Classification System of Dress and come to class with three questions that you have from the reading. 2. Read the chapter on Dress and the Arts and be prepared to give a summary of the three most important ideas mentioned in the chapter. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Write a short paper addressing gender politics. If you are female, how does what you wear relate to your ideas about women's roles in society or what it means to be female? If you are male, how do you negotiate the conflicting messages that how one looks matters, yet men aren't supposed to be concerned with fashion? For both men and women, what does your personal experience with dress suggest about connections between fashion, gender, and race? 2. Write a paper explaining the characteristics and differences of domestic, political and commercial scales of culture and dress. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Research the type of clothing that was worn in an ancient culture. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation describing the styles, fabrics, methods of construction, and types of adornment or decorations used. Did all the people wear the same styles? And, were there clothing restrictions according to occupation, wealth, or status? 2. Wearable Art - Pick two pieces of wearable clothing or clothing accessories (purse/bag, jewelry, etc.) and explore their artistic and cultural value. Also include: name of piece, history of this piece and its style and whether it is gender specific or gender neutral. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.