FMD 450 - Cultural Perspectives of Dress

(3 units)

Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements; a grade of “C” or better in ANTH 120 or SOC 100 or SOC 142 and upper-division standing.
Factors influencing design of textiles and apparel, techniques of textile and apparel production, and human behavior in the selection of dress in societies and cultural groups. Emphasis on symbolism of textiles and clothing designs as a communicative device for expressing social and cultural values. Impact of other cultures on western dress and impact of western dress on other apparel systems.

Both grading options. (Seminar 3 hours) May be used to satisfy the GWAR.

General Education: Upper Division D - Social Sciences