FASH 224 History of Fashion (3 Hours)
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the history of Western fashion, tracing its evolution from ancient civilizations to the modern era with a focus on key developments in Western Europe and the United States. Students will examine how clothing and adornment have responded to cultural, technological, and societal transformations, uncovering fashion’s role in expressing identity, power, and ideology. Through an interdisciplinary approach, this course also highlights the global impact and enduring legacy of fashion. As an integral part of the curriculum, students will engage directly with the JCCC Historical Fashion Collection, a rich resource of primary source garments and textiles, to deepen their understanding of apparel terminology, and garment and textile construction, while learning the elements and principles of design in fashion.