Apparel Design & Merchandising
17 courses · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
ADAM 1 Apparel History
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ABILITY TO COMPREHEND, COMMUNICATING AND WRITE BASIC ENGLISH AND GRAMMAR OR ESL EQUILIVANT COLLEGE LEVEL INSTRUCTION
Overview of ethnic and fashion apparel history. Emphasis placed on historic costume as a source of influence and inspiration to the clothing of current as well as past cultures. Formerly ADAM 103
ADAM 2 Apparel Textiles
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ABILITY TO COMPREHEND, COMMUNICATING AND WRITE BASIC ENGLISH AND GRAMMAR OR ESL EQUIVALENT COLLEGE LEVEL INSTRUCTION
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the components of fabrics. Emphasis placed on the composition and relationship of fibers, yarns, constructions and finishes used in the creation of apparel textiles and trims as they relate to apparel products. Formerly ADAM 101
ADAM 11 Apparel Design and Sketching I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Ability to comprehend, communicate and write basic English and grammar or ESOL equivalent college level instruction.
Survey of the structure and relationship of the three major divisions of the apparel industry: raw materials and production, design and manufacturing, and retail merchandising. Beginning fashion sketching with emphasis placed on accurate standard body proportions and clearly defined apparel construction detail needed to create sample room work sketches. Formerly ADAM 111
ADAM 12 Apparel Design and Sketching II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ADAM 011 or ADAM 011 (previous course number)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Continuation of ADAM 011 (formerly 111): Organization of original design concepts in a variety of assigned price, size, style and seasonal categories; fashion sketching and rendering using various full color media. Formerly ADAM 112
ADAM 21 Pattern Drafting I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab
- Advisory
- Basic Sewing Class or Skills
Two-dimensional method of apparel patternmaking: Basic drafting methods and techniques, sample pattern development in paper, fit muslin development, and original design creation conforming to industrial standard-sized body forms. Formerly ADAM 221
ADAM 22 Pattern Drafting II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ADAM 021 or ADAM 021 (previous course number)
Continuation of ADAM 021 (formerly 221):Two-dimensional method of apparel pattern making. Intermediate drafting methods and techniques, sample pattern development on paper, fit muslin development, and original design creation conforming to industrial standard sized body forms. Formerly ADAM 222
ADAM 24 Pattern Draping I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab
Three-dimensional method of apparel pattern making. Basic draping methods and techniques, sample muslin pattern development including original design creation, fitting, and testing on industrial standard sized body forms. Formerly ADAM 224
ADAM 25 Pattern Draping II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ADAM 024 or ADAM 024 (previous course number)
Continuation of ADAM 024 (formerly 224):Three-dimensional method of apparel pattern making. Intermediate draping methods, techniques and sample muslin pattern development. Formerly ADAM 225
ADAM 31 Apparel Construction I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab
- Advisory
- Basic Sewing Class or Skills
Industry apparel construction techniques: Basic instruction and application of industrial machine operations, hand sewing methods, sequence of assembly, construction and pressing methods and techniques used in apparel sample making and volume production for various price categories. Emphasis on causal and sportswear apparel. Formerly ADAM 131
ADAM 32 Apparel Construction II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ADAM 031 or ADAM 031 (previous course number)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Continuation of ADAM 031 (formerly 131). Industry apparel construction techniques: Intermediate instruction and application of industrial machine operations, hand sewing methods, sequence of assembly, under-construction and shaping, construction and pressing methods used in sample making and volume production for various price categories. Emphasis on tailored and evening wear apparel. Formerly ADAM 132
ADAM 49 Independent Study in Apparel Design and Merchandising
- Units
- .5
- Hours
- .5 hours lecture
In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Apparel Design and Merchandising. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.
ADAM 114 Advanced Design and Line Development I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ADAM 022 and ADAM 025
Apparel design and line development: Incorporating skills and applications in designing, sketching, pattern development, fitting, construction, pressing, costing, marketing and production analysis; wholesale sample garments of student’s original design concepts in assigned categories. Formerly ADAM 214
ADAM 115 Advanced Design and Line Development II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- ADAM 114 or ADAM 114 (previous course number)
Continuation of ADAM 114 (formerly 214): Applications in designing, sketching, pattern development, fitting, construction, pressing, costing, marketing and production analysis; wholesale sample garments of student's original design concepts in assigned categories. Formerly ADAM 215
ADAM 116 Production Pattern and Size Grading I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Methods and applications in the development of wholesale industrial production patternmaking, size grading and marker making in various style, size and price categories. Techniques include size grading and introduction to the ASSYST CAD system. Formerly ADAM 216
ADAM 117 Production Pattern and Size Grading II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Continuation of ADAM 116 (formerly 216): Advanced methods and applications of Tech Packs, size grading and marker making in various style, size and price categories. Techniques include size grading and basic training on the ASSYST CAD system. Formerly ADAM 217
ADAM 129 Portfolio Development I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- Basic knowledge of computer skills, applications, and terminology. Recommended preparation is not a requirement to successfully complete this course
Computer based applications in the development of apparel portfolios: Methods and applications using ADOBE Illustrator and ADOBE Photoshop, continuation of sketching skills, emphasis is placed on technical flats and presentation croquis development. Formerly ADAM 229
ADAM 130 Portfolio Development II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Advisory
- Basic knowledge of computer skills, applications, and terminology. Recommended preparation is not a requirement to successfully complete this course.
Continuation of ADAM 129 (formerly 229): Computer based course in the development of apparel portfolios. Advanced methods and applications using ADOBE Illustrator and ADOBE Photoshop with emphasis placed on development of a finished fashion portfolio and resume presentation. Formerly ADAM 230