Course Syllabus

FASH 70A, Clothing Construction 1
Section 1195 - Course Syllabus

Course Description

This clothing construction class is designed to provide the student with basic sewing skills, fitting and alteration techniques of a commercial pattern, knowledge of basic sewing equipment, and pressing techniques appropriate for the pattern design and fabric selected.  Projects and samples required.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1.   Identify and discuss the basic parts and function of a sewing machine.
2.   Identify and discuss appropriate pattern, fabric, and notions choices of a beginning sewing project.
3.   Identify and execute simple alterations to a commercial pattern to insure proper fit.
4.   Demonstrate basic sewing ability by constructing a garment using a commercial pattern.

Class Meetings

For Fall 2020 this course will be structured with a combination of synchronous and asynchronous elements. We will have a live class meeting every Monday starting at 12pm. The meeting length will vary depending on the material being covered.  The instructor will also be available to meet with students via Zoom at several other times during the week. All demonstrations and instructions for completing the assignments will be posted in Canvas for students to review on their own time.

Instructor Contact

Emily Melville

Email: emelville@santarosa.edu

Zoom Office Hours:  Monday 2-3pm,  Thursday 12-1pm, Thursday 4-5pm (appointments required)

Emily's Zoom Room

I will respond to emails or Canvas messages with 24 hours Monday through Friday.

Course Web Site

Students will use the Canvas course web site for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmate's work, sharing resources, and viewing grades.

Textbook

Readers Digest New Guide to Sewing, 8th Edition. ISBN 0895770261

You can locate and order textbooks online via the SRJC Bookstore. Note that if you want to pick your books up in Petaluma, you need to order them from the Petaluma Bookstore website.

Required Hardware and Software

You will need the following hardware to participate in this course:

  • Computer with reliable internet connection.
  • Digital camera or smart phone for photographing your work.

You will need the following software to participate in this course:

Important Dates

FASH 70A Fall 2020 Important Dates
Day Class Begins:  Monday August 17, 2020
Day Class Ends:

 Monday December 7, 2020
Final Exam

Monday December 14, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Last Day to Add without instructor's approval:  Sunday August 23, 2020
Last Day to Add with instructor's approval:  Sunday September 6, 2020
Last Day to drop with refund:  Sunday August 30, 2020
Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol:  Sunday September 6, 2020
Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass:  Sunday September 27, 2020
Last Day to Drop with a 'W' symbol:  Sunday November 15, 2020

 

 

Dropping the Class

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it to avoid getting no refund (after 10% of course length), a W symbol (after 20%), or a grade (after 60%). Also, for several consecutive, unexplained absences, the instructor may drop a student.

Pass‐NoPass (P/NP)

You may take this class P/NP. You must decide before the deadline, and add the option online with TLC or file the P/NP form with Admissions and Records. With a grade of C or better, you will get P.

You must file for the P/NP option by September 27th, 2020. Once you decide to go for P/NP, you cannot change back to a letter grade. If you are taking this course as part of a certificate program, you can probably still take the class P/NP.  Check with a counselor to be sure.

Instructor Announcements

The instructor will post announcements on the Announcements page in Canvas throughout the semester. The most recent Announcements will also be visible on the Home page. Canvas notifies students according to their preferred Notification Preferences as soon as the instructor creates an Announcement. Please check your Account settings to be sure you are receiving Announcement Notifications. 

Attendance

Attending at least ONE live Zoom office hour or class meeting each week will satisfy your attendance requirements. If you cannot attend a Zoom meeting, you need to be in contact with me via Canvas message, discussion post, or assignment post at least once each week.  It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row that you contact me to avoid being dropped from the class.

Late Policy

All assignments are due 11PM on the due date. A submission that is more than 12 hours late will receive a 20% penalty unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Submissions more than one week late are not accepted without prior arrangement. 

Grading Policy

Visit the “Grades” in Class Menu to keep track of your grades. I will give feedback and post grades for assignments and exams within one week of the due date.  

If taking Pass/No Pass you need at least 70% of the total class points and complete the midterm exam and the final exam to pass the class.

Standards of Conduct

Students who register in SRJC classes are required to abide by the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Violation of the Standards is basis for referral to the Vice President of Student Services or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Student Code of Conduct page.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:
SRJC Writing Center Lessons on avoiding plagiarism
SRJC's policy on Academic Integrity

Other Important Policies and Practices

Netiquette, or Why Is It Harder to Be Polite Online?

Netiquette refers to using common courtesy in online communication. All members of the class are expected to follow netiquette in all course communications. Use these guidelines:

  • Use capital letters sparingly. THEY LOOK LIKE SHOUTING.
  • Forward emails only with a writer's permission.
  • Be considerate of others' feelings and use language carefully.
  • Cite all quotations, references, and sources (otherwise, it is plagiarism).
  • Use humor carefully. It is hard to "read" tone; sometimes humor can be misread as criticism or personal attack. Feel free to use emoticons like :) for a smiley face to let others know you are being humorous.
  • Use complete sentences and standard English grammar to compose posts. Write in proper paragraphs. Review work before submitting it.
  • Text speak, such as "ur" for "your" or "ru" for "are you" etc., is only acceptable when texting.

Special Needs

Students with disabilities who believe they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources (527-4278), as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.