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Stephanie and Bill Sick Professor of Fashion, Body and Garment; Professor, Fashion Design

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Stephanie and Bill Sick Professor of Fashion, Body and Garment; Professor, Chair, Fashion Design (1990). BFA, 1981, Kansas City Art Institute; MFA, 1988, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI. Exhibitions: Jack Shainman Gallery, NY; Studio La Citta,Verona; Mary Boone Gallery, NY; Seattle Art Museum, WA; Fowler Museum of Art, Los Angeles; Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco; Norton Museum of Contemporary Art, West Palm Beach, FL; Nasher Museum of Art, Durham, NC; Fort Wayne Museum of Art, TX. Awards: Creative Capital Grants; The Andy Warhol Foundation; Joan Mitchell Foundation; The Joyce Award; Artadia; The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation; Illinois Arts Council; United States Artist Award.

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Description

The relationship of dress to the body at its most intimate level is explored. A series of theoretical and practical exercises address issues of identity through body, garment, adornment and skin. Experimentation of form and shape leads to design investigations that inform and generate a personal style and direction. Students document their research and process in journals in support of the development of their collections and/or conceptual work.

Class Number

1503

Credits

6

Description

This course investigates communication through dress, and the interface of the individual within the context of communities, both real and imagined. Technology, its impact and its potential for added function or meaning are investigated. Students continue their process of essential journaling to develop a high level of professionalism throughout their work, emphasizing a personal style and direction.

Class Number

1176

Credits

6

Description

This course focuses on in-depth investigations into sustainability and responsible design, while collaborative projects target issues of design in the public realm. Students translate and expand their personal vision into larger scale design concepts. Arching from the fall into the spring semester in this final year is the thesis presentation of the design, development, and execution of 12 silhouettes or an equivalent body of work to be presented at the end of the spring semester.

Class Number

1504

Credits

6

Description

Branding, imaging, time lines and sequencing are addressed as collections are refined and presented. In this a one and one-half day course students finalize 12 silhouettes from their master collection or equivalent body of work. The final presentation includes a setting, a written component, and supporting visual materials. With the thesis presentation, students demonstrate their ability to professionally position their work within the field.

Class Number

1177

Credits

6