They're frequently created for public relations purposes rather than for sales. They draw 'oohs' and 'ahs' on the runway. The bottom line is, fashion design is a profession that bridges 'art' and pragmatism. OCC's draping class, listed as Fashion 235 in the catalog, is a nine-week course that meets one day per week, Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students learn to design garments through the utilization of draping techniques.
Emphasis is on fabric manipulation and design creation.
As a result, they gain a tremendous amount of hands-on experience. The students produce their half-scale designs on dress forms. OCC fashion student, Missy Broome of Orange, has enjoyed the class this semester. She's a strong advocate for the college's Fashion Department. I've been at Coast for a little over a year now, and I'll complete the Fashion Department sequence next spring.