LAEL 1035
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HISTORIES OF DRESS
Min. Credits
3
Max. Credits
3
Weekly Contact Hours
3
Repeatable
No
This class examines fashion in Europe and America from the eighteenth century to the present, covering the industrial revolution through the development of couture and postmodern fashion. It analyzes clothing as a social and cultural artifact, central to the construction of group and individual identity. Lectures and readings explore the production, consumption, use and meanings of dress, and will be supplemented by visits to the RISD museum. Course work will be comprised of group and independent research, written papers, and oral presentations.
Majors are pre-registered for this course by the department. Preference is given to Apparel Design Students.
Major Requirement | BFA Apparel Design
Student Eligibility
Sophomore Apparel Design Students only.
Instructional Method
Lecture
Delivery Mode
In-Person