PK 211 — INTRODUCTION TO PACKAGING DESIGN
Prerequisite: CD 171 (for Communication Design Foundation students)
An introduction to the field of packaging design, covering branding, graphics, materials, technology, and typography. This studio course focuses on design phases from concept to three-dimensional comprehensives, and includes field trips and guest lecturers.
1.5 CREDITS; 3 STUDIO HOURS PER WEEK
PK 216 — FOUNDATION IN PACKAGING DESIGN Prerequisites: CD 215, CD 232, and CD 273
This course introduces the fundamentals of packaging design. Lectures and design assignments provide students with the opportunity to understand and explore packaging design principles as they apply to the marketing of consumer brands.
2 CREDITS; 1 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PK 301 — PACKAGING DESIGN FOR HOME PRODUCTS Prerequisite: HP 311 or HP 313
Students learn about packaging/brand design specific to home products retailing: brand identity, packaging design systems, and brand design applications throughout the retail environment. The creative process of design and strategic analysis of packaging as a marketing and merchandising tool is explored.
2 CREDITS; 1 LECTURE AND 2 STUDIO HOURS PER WEEK
PK 302 — PACKAGING DESIGN FOR COSMETICS AND FRAGRANCE MARKETING Prerequisites: CM 311 and CM 341
For Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing students. This hands-on course introduces the principles of packaging design for cosmetics and fragrance products. Students learn about brand identity, packaging design systems, materials, and the relationship between packaging and cosmetic and fragrance retailing.
2 CREDITS; 1 LECTURE AND 2 STUDIO HOURS PER WEEK
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PK 431 — SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING DESIGN Co-requisite: PK 412
Students learn the fundamentals of sustainable design for brand packaging design, including envi-ronmental and social issues, industry terminology, characteristics of various sustainable materials, life cycle analysis, understanding the sustainable packaging scorecard, and how to apply this knowl-edge to create positive change.
1.5 CREDITS; 3 STUDIO HOURS PER WEEK
PK 451 — SURVEY OF PACKAGING DESIGN Prerequisite: PK 316
Co-requisite: PK 412
The global, historical, and social aspects of the packaging and brand design industry are researched and analyzed, with an emphasis on current professional practice and methodology.
2 CREDITS
PK 461 — PACKAGING PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisite: completion of all seventh-semester Packaging Design courses
Students refine their portfolios to a highly professional level and develop marketable tools in prepa-ration for career placement. Establishing action plans, setting career goals, and managing the pro-fessional portfolio development process are among the skills and concepts presented.
2.5 CREDITS; 1 LECTURE AND 3 STUDIO HOURS PER WEEK
PK 491 — INTERNSHIP
An unsalaried 14-week internship with a design firm with a minimum of 123 hours at the worksite and 12 hours on campus. Completion of a daily diary, a written report on experience, and a portfolio of work are required.
3 CREDITS
PK 492 — SENIOR PROJECTS IN PACKAGING DESIGN Prerequisite: PK 412
Co-requisites: PK 461 and PK 491
This capstone course offers senior-level students the opportunity to research and develop design projects in a specific area within the packaging/brand design profession. Two final design projects, demonstrating strategic objectives, creative abilities, knowledge of packaging materials, and presen-tation skills, are developed for completion of the portfolio.
2 CREDITS; 1 LECTURE AND 2 STUDIO HOURS PER WEEK
PK 499 — INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PACKAGING DESIGN
Prerequisites: a minimum 3.5 GPA and approval of instructor, chairperson, and dean for Art and Design VARIABLE CREDITS (3 CREDITS MAXIMUM)
Philosophy
PL 141 — INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN PHILOSOPHY
A general introduction to western philosophy covering the existence of God, freedom and determinism, personal identity, death and the question of survival, and cross-cultural understanding. (G7: Humanities) 3 CREDITS
Courses
PK 331 — FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
Provides the student with the wide variety of flexible packaging design materials available for today’s designer. New technologies and materials are analyzed with the focus on strategic branding issues as product lines are developed.
3 CREDITS; 6 STUDIO HOURS PER WEEK
PK 336 — PACKAGING MATERIALS AND METHODS Co-requisite: PK 313
An introduction to the technology and production processes integral to the packaging design of con-sumer products, including beverages, cosmetics, food, fragrance, household care, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. Through design assignments, students develop an understanding of packaging materials and the technological and production processes that define packaging design.
2 CREDITS; 1 LECTURE AND 2 STUDIO HOURS PER WEEK
PK 341 — COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOR PACKAGING DESIGN
Through hands-on interaction, students learn technology as a packaging design tool. Students learn the intricacies of various software tools as they are utilized in packaging design. Students create a die, utilizing the toolbox, plug-in resources, application of scanned and designed images and under-standing color output as tools in the development of two- and three-dimensional packaging designs.
2 CREDITS; 1 LECTURE AND 2 COMPUTER LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PK 342 — ADVANCED COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOR PACKAGING DESIGN Prerequisite: PK 341
Co-requisite: PK 316
A hands-on studio using an advanced approach to current software programs to master the use of layers, create composites, customize tools, understand color and contrast adjustment, create con-vincing 3D images and apply gradients, adjust effects and transform art in order to achieve the best output of packaging design comprehensives.
2 CREDITS; 1 LECTURE AND 2 COMPUTER LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PK 403 — PACKAGING FOR THE TOY DESIGNER
Prerequisite: all seventh-semester Toy Design courses or approval of chairperson
Emphasizes conceptual and mechanical toy packaging development, introducing students to types of packaging and constructions used in the toy industry. Environmental and safety issues are considered in addition to study of marketing, trends, and consumer motivation.
2 CREDITS; 1 LECTURE AND 2 STUDIO HOURS PER WEEK
PK 412 — ADVANCED PACKAGING DESIGN III Prerequisite: PK 316
Students work in design teams and through extensive research, design analysis, and problem solving apply professional strategies in resolving packaging and brand design assignments. Students are directed to demonstrate advanced concept development and execution skills, meeting clear strategic objectives and an understanding of the retail environment in which the brand competes.
3.5 CREDITS; 1 LECTURE AND 5 STUDIO HOURS PER WEEK
PK 426 — 3D CONCEPTS FOR PACKAGING DESIGN Co-requisite: PK 412
An advanced approach to composition and structural design skills to create three-dimensional mod-els for packaging design. The course focuses on the issues and problems that arise in the transition between two-dimensional design explorations and three-dimensional representations.
1.5 CREDITS; 3 STUDIO HOURS PER WEEK
Courses
PM 121 — PATTERNMAKING I: MISSES’ AND WOMEN’S WEAR
In this course, students learn to develop basic body slopers using standard specification measure-ments. Collars and basic sleeve shapes are made. Paper patterns, as well as a final fabric sample, are developed. Students learn the importance of fit and balance in order to create a high-quality produc-tion pattern. Specificaproduc-tions are discussed in relaproduc-tion to both pattern development and finished gar-ment measuregar-ments.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 122 — PATTERNMAKING II: MISSES’ AND WOMEN’S WEAR Prerequisite: PM 121
Utilizing the basic slopers, students develop additional patterns for style variations using the slopers developed in PM 121. Patterns are developed for bodice, torso, and sleeves. A variety of skirt slopers are developed. Pattern corrections are made according to fit, balance, and specification measure-ments. Final patterns and fabric samples acceptable for mass production are created.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 171 — PATTERN GRADING: MISSES’ AND WOMEN’S WEAR
Prerequisite: (for Patternmaking Certificate students) PM 121, or (for Fashion Design students) FD 111 or FD 121
Introduction to manual pattern grading and marker-layout techniques. The students learn how to apply grade measurements proportionally to all the pieces within a pattern. The importance of accu-rate measurement specifications and their effect on the finished product are emphasized. Marker-layouts for samples, costing and mass production are developed.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 221 — COMPUTERIZED PRODUCTION PATTERNMAKING
Prerequisite: PM 121, FD 121, MW 131, or approval of program coordinator
Students learn to use the computer as a tool for production patternmaking and other apparel industry applications. Includes knowledge of hardware, software, and system programming on the Gerber Accumark system to produce a sample production pattern.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 COMPUTER LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 231 — PATTERNMAKING: MISSES’ AND WOMEN’S WEAR Prerequisite: PM 122
Advanced study of misses’ and women’s daytime dresses. Different dresses are drafted.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 232 — PATTERNMAKING: MISSES’ AND WOMEN’S WEAR Prerequisite: PM 122
Advanced study of misses’ and women’s dresses with emphasis on evening and bridal wear.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 233 — PATTERNMAKING: MISSES’ SPORTSWEAR Prerequisite: PM 122
Students learn the necessary details involved in developing linings, facings, fusibles, stays, and stampers for both tops and bottoms. Pant and jacket slopers are created, with a strong emphasis on fit. Multiple construction techniques are discussed. A final fabric sample is developed with all the specification measurements and construction details necessary for manufacturing.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
Courses
PL 143 — INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN PHILOSOPHIES
Introduces the major philosophies of the Asian world that underlie and shape Eastern cultures.
Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism are emphasized. (G7: Humanities; G9: Other World Civilizations)
3 CREDITS
PL 211 — INFORMAL LOGIC: A GUIDE TO CLEAR THINKING
Introduction to practical techniques for evaluating, criticizing, and defending arguments using ordi-nary English. Both deductive and inductive reasoning are considered, and how to recognize fallacies is emphasized. Stresses techniques for producing good arguments of many types. (G7: Humanities) 3 CREDITS
PL 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY
Prerequisites: a minimum 3.5 GPA and approval of instructor, chairperson, and dean for Liberal Arts VARIABLE CREDITS (3 CREDITS MAXIMUM)
PL 321 — PHILOSOPHY OF ART
Prerequisite: one semester of History of Art and Civilization
Considers the philosophy of art and the logical structure of criticism. Presents a group of problems arising from description, interpretation, and evaluation of aesthetic objects, with special emphasis on the visual arts. (G7: Humanities)
3 CREDITS
PL 391 — ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHY (HONORS)
Prerequisite: qualification for Presidential Scholars program or 3.5 GPA with approval of dean for Liberal Arts
A study of the origins and development of philosophy in the West, from Homer and Hesiod to the Hellenistic period. Contributions of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are emphasized, and the Greek influence on Roman and Christian philosophy is examined. (G5: Western Civilization; G7: Humanities) 3 CREDITS
PL 431 — PHILOSOPHY: ETHICS
An introduction to philosophy in general and to ethics in particular. Philosophy is presented as an ongoing activity with emphasis on providing students with logical and conceptual tools for dealing with real-life situations. The course is oriented toward the development of the student’s ability to use reason to evaluate arguments, particularly ethical arguments. (G7: Humanities)
3 CREDITS
PL 499 — INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY
Prerequisites: a minimum 3.5 GPA and approval of instructor, chairperson, and dean for Liberal Arts VARIABLE CREDITS (3 CREDITS MAXIMUM)
Patternmaking
PM 111 — INDUSTRIAL METHODS OF DRAPING
Students learn the basic draping methods of developing production patterns for the garment industry.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
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PM 273 — COMPUTERIZED PATTERN GRADING AND MARKER MAKING Prerequisites: PM 122 and PM 171 or approval of chairperson Co-requisite: PM 263
Emphasizing apparel industry applications, students learn to use the computer to grade patterns and prepare markers. The system’s hardware and capabilities, as well as programming for the Gerber Accumark system, are covered. Basic computer skills required.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 COMPUTER LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 275 — COMPUTERIZED PATTERN-GRADING AND MARKER-MAKING FOR LECTRA Prerequisites: PM 122, PM 171, and PM 263 or approval of chairperson
Through hands-on experience, students learn to use the Diamino, Lectra Modaris, and Vigiprint soft-ware programs to grade production patterns and prepare markers. By using the CAD system, they learn to digitize, plot, modify patterns, manipulate markers, and manage file information. The sys-tem’s hardware and software capabilities are addressed, emphasizing apparel industry applications.
Basic computer skills required.
2.5 CREDITS; 1 LECTURE AND 3 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 283 — PATTERNMAKING FOR KNIT GARMENTS Prerequisite: PM 122
This course explores various styling techniques for misses’ and women’s cut-and-sew knit sweaters, pants, dresses, and costumes. Students also learn appropriate methods for steaming, fitting, and finishing garments.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
Science
*ARITHMETIC PROFICIENCYis a requirement for the AAS degree. Based on the arithmetic placement test, a student who shows need for improvement in arithmetic may be required to enroll in either MA 001 or MA 002 or in a math independent learning program (MD 008—see page 255) before reg-istering for classes that have arithmetic proficiency as a prerequisite. Arithmetic proficiency may also be demonstrated by a qualifying score on the mathematics portion of the SAT or ACT, or by transfer credit in college algebra, quantitative methods, pre-calculus, or calculus, or by a passing grade in an equivalent developmental mathematics course offered at another accredited college or university.
SC 032 — COLOR SCIENCE LABORATORY Prerequisite: arithmetic proficiency*
Co-requisite: SC 332
This lab offers students a hands-on opportunity to learn about the various topics covered in SC 332.
State-of-the-art equipment is used to perform spectrophotometric and colorimetric analysis of samples prepared using paints, dyes, filters, colored lights, and colored papers to explore the relationship between color and light, the principles of additive and subtractive color mixing, and instrumentation-based color matching.
1 CREDIT; 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
SC 045 — GENERAL AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY Prerequisite: arithmetic proficiency*
Co-requisite: SC 145
Stresses fundamental laboratory techniques. Experiments illustrate and reinforce principles presented in lectures. Organic compounds are prepared. Dyes and synthetic fibers are included where possible.
1 CREDIT; 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
Courses
PM 234 — PATTERNMAKING: MISSES’ SPORTSWEAR Prerequisite: PM 233
Further study of patternmaking for casual sportswear.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 236 — PATTERNMAKING: COATS AND SUITS Prerequisite: PM 122
Students learn patternmaking for all types of coats and suits.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 237 — PATTERNMAKING: COATS AND SUITS Prerequisite: PM 122
Continuation of PM 236, with special emphasis on a variety of coats.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 241 — PATTERNMAKING: CHILDREN’S WEAR
Students learn the fundamentals of basic flat patternmaking and industrial practices for children’s wear. Basic slopers and a variety of garments are developed for the toddler (2 to 4T), child (4 to 6X) and girls (7 to 14) size ranges.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 242 — PATTERNMAKING: CHILDREN’S WEAR Prerequisite: PM 122
This course is a continuation of the skills learned in PM 241.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 251 — TECHNICAL DESIGN FOR PATTERN TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisites: PM 112, PM 122, AP 141, and AR 101 or approval of chairperson
Introduction to the fundamental concepts and methods of technical design in production develop-ment—from concept through production—for apparel and related products. The elements of techni-cal design, technitechni-cal sketching and documentation, garment specification, fitting, technitechni-cal communication, and the use of CAD systems in the manufacturing and retail environments are taught, providing a basic knowledge of technical design skills and responsibilities in the industry.
Basic computer skills required.
2.5 CREDITS; 1 LECTURE AND 3 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 255 — FIT ANALYSIS AND TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Prerequisite: PM 233
This course introduces the students to fitting tops, dresses, skirts, pants, and basic jackets on live, professional industry models. Proportions and balance are analyzed, and adjustments and correc-tions are made on the production pattern.
2.5 CREDITS; 1 LECTURE AND 3 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 264 — PATTERNMAKING: PRODUCTION AND COST
This course is a study of mass production methods used in the manufacture of garments. Analysis of principles of garment costing and common problems encountered in quality control are examined.
2.5 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 1 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
PM 271 — PATTERN GRADING: MISSES’ AND WOMEN’S WEAR Prerequisites: PM 122 and PM 171
Further study of body and pattern measurements for the purpose of grading larger and smaller sizes.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
Courses
SC 147 — THE FORENSICS OF FIBER ANALYSIS Prerequisite: arithmetic proficiency*
This course focuses on the fundamental concepts in forensic science by examining sample evidence collected from mock crime scenes. Chemical and spectroscopic techniques are used to introduce the concepts of forensic fiber analysis.(G3: Natural Sciences)
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
SC 245 — CHEMISTRY OF THE EVERYDAY WORLD Prerequisite: arithmetic proficiency*
The natural and synthetic environment surrounding everyday life is used to introduce basic concepts of chemistry. In this course students explore fundamental concepts in chemistry by examining their environment and the ways in which they live.
3 CREDITS
SC 253 — ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS Prerequisite: arithmetic proficiency*
Introduces principles and applications of ecosystem, community, and population ecology, with par-ticular emphasis on the effects of human activities on the natural environment. Current problems in acidification, conservation biology, desertification, global climate change, habitat destruction, ozone depletion, waste management, and pollution are addressed. (G3: Natural Sciences)
3 CREDITS
SC 299 — INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SCIENCE
Prerequisites: a minimum 3.5 GPA and approval of instructor, chairperson, and dean for Liberal Arts VARIABLE CREDITS (3 CREDITS MAXIMUM)
SC 326 — HUMAN NUTRITION Prerequisite: arithmetic proficiency*
Studies the basic principles of nutritional science, including the relationships between health, dis-ease, and special nutritional requirements. History, fads, and fallacies of nutrition are covered. (G3:
Natural Sciences) 3 CREDITS
SC 331 — COLOR SCIENCE AND DIGITAL COLOR REPRODUCTION Prerequisite: arithmetic proficiency*
Not open to students who have taken SC 332. The basic principles of color science and how they are applied in digital color reproduction are introduced. Students study the psychophysical basis of color perception, the measurement of color, and additive and subtractive color mixing. They learn how color is input into the computer, how the computer manipulates and displays color, and how color is reproduced in output.
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
SC 332 — COLOR AND LIGHT Prerequisite: arithmetic proficiency*
Co-requisite: SC 032
The basic principles of color science, including color measurement and color reproduction, are examined. Emphasis is on the physical basis of color: the relation between color and light, the inter-action of light and matter, and the physics of light. Among the topics covered are color vision, color in art and nature, color imaging, light sources, CIE, colorimetric analysis, color matching, and quality control. (G3: Natural Sciences)
3 CREDITS
Courses
SC 046 — BASIC CHEMISTRY FOR COSMETICS AND FRAGRANCES LABORATORY Prerequisite: arithmetic proficiency*
Co-requisite: SC 146
This lab offers students a hands-on opportunity to learn about the fundamental techniques and meth-ods of the chemistry laboratory as they relate to the various topics covered in SC 146.
1 CREDIT; 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
SC 111 — INTRODUCTION TO THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES Prerequisite: arithmetic proficiency*
Not open to students who have taken SC 112. Presents basic principles of chemistry, physics, and earth and space sciences with emphasis on understanding the physical world. Includes theoretical concepts as well as applications. Illustrated by suitable lecture demonstrations. (G3: Natural Sciences) 3 CREDITS
SC 112 — EARTH SCIENCE
Prerequisite: arithmetic proficiency*
Not open to students who have taken SC 111. The historical development, current research, and fun-damental principles associated with meteorology, geology, and astronomy are studied. Trips to research and field sites are included. (G3: Natural Sciences)
3.5 CREDITS; 3 LECTURE AND 1 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
SC 121 — INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Prerequisite: arithmetic proficiency*
Not open to students who have taken SC 122. Examines the fundamentals of biology with emphasis on molecular, cell, and organismal biology. Biotic diversity, evolution, and genetics are also pre-sented. (G3: Natural Sciences)
3 CREDITS
SC 122 — FIELD BIOLOGY
Prerequisite: arithmetic proficiency*
Not open to students who have taken SC 121. Covers the major principles of biology by studying organisms and their interrelationships in natural settings. Emphasis is given to habitats within New York City. Laboratory sessions, a weekend field trip, and visits to wildlife refuges, botanical gardens, and parks are included. (G3: Natural Sciences)
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK
3 CREDITS; 2 LECTURE AND 2 LABORATORY HOURS PER WEEK