FASH 31 - History of Costume

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ENGL A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course covers the important periods of costume design, the effects on and relationships to the political, social and economic conditions of the times and how they have influenced life style and culture. Emphasis is placed on both aesthetic and functional aspects of costumes and the importance in the evolution and inspiration of modern dress.