Course Syllabus
FASH 62A, Flat Pattern Design 1
Section 2808 - Course Syllabus
Course Description
Students will learn the flat pattern method in which a sloper is used to create patterns for a variety of garment styles. Patterns for tops, skirts, dresses, sleeves, and collars are discussed. Construction of a garment from an original pattern is required.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
Class Meetings
This course will be structured with a combination of synchronous and asynchronous elements. We will have live class meeting every Thursday starting at 1pm. The meeting length will vary depending on the material being covered. The instructor will also be available 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)
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
Pattern Design Fundamentals by Jennifer Lynne Matthews-Fairbanks, ISBN 1725927721
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 Software
You will need the following software for this course.
Important Dates
| Day Class Begins: | Thursday August 20, 2020 |
| Day Class Ends: | Thursday December 10, 2020 |
| Final Exam: | Thursday December 17, 2020 10am- 12:45pm |
| Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: | Sunday August 23, 2020 |
| Last Day to Add with instructor's approval: | September 6, 2020 |
| Last Day to Drop for 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 15th, 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 and Q&A Forum
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, not in a college level course.
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.