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Sharon Shoji

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Lecturer, Fashion Design (1998). Education: BS, 1973, BJ, 1974, University of Missouri-Columbia; MAAPS Master of Arts in Applied Professional Studies with an emphasis on Fashion in Higher Education; Certificate for Teaching Adults; 2010. DePaul University Chicago; 2012 Haute Couture Embroidery, Ecole Lesage, Paris, France. Skills: Flat patternmaking, draping, garment construction, corsetry, hand knitting, crochet, bead & thread embroidery, tatting and nuno felting. Publications: Interweave Knits Magazine; The Best of Interweave Knits; Classic Elite Yarns; Cast On Accessories; Knitter's Magazine.

 

Courses

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Description

This is an introductory look into fashion. Students will explore basic design skills and processes, and work with various materials used in constructing garments. Both traditional and non-traditional materials will be explored through techniques and exercises related to the body. Students will learn how the tools and equipment for hand and machine sewing functions, and its role in constructing garments. A critical overview of fashion introduces students to various practical and theoretical approaches to understand and explore fashion within an art context.

Class Number

1495

Credits

3

Description

This course offers foundational methods of draping, pattern drafting, and construction techniques to build garments. The students learn how to develop a set of slopers, consisting of bodice, sleeve and skirt, combining and integrating draping and pattern drafting methods. Through these methods, the students develop and construct design concepts, first in muslin, then in fabric; stressing the importance of proper fit and craftsmanship. No pre-req.

Class Number

1543

Credits

3

Description

This class is an explorative approach into traditional and non-traditional methods of creating and manipulating surface through texture. Techniques such as knitting, crocheting, stitching and embellishment will provide a language that speaks about shape and form through construction. Demonstrations will encourage students to create concepts that are three-dimensional in form. Using the body as a foundation in a space, garments and objects that are worn or used will be created as individual projects. Offered in the fall semester only.

Class Number

1506

Credits

3

Description

This course offers a straight forward instruction to the hand knit process. As an ancient process the techniques of hand knitting are explored through various methods concentrating on surface, pattern, construction, color and texture. Emphasis is placed on garment or a wearable knit object. Cultural and historical references are studied along with contemporary application to design. Demonstrations and discussions provide challenges to explore modern interpretation in traditional and non-traditional ways. Offered in the spring semester only.

Class Number

1173

Credits

3