The thesis is the culmination of the students educational experience. Synthesizing the accumulative knowledge of critical thinking, analysis, design, research and construction, this course builds on design core 5 with completion of the thesis collection and the professional portfolio. Students finalize their ideas and concepts within 2D and 3D design processes through peer critiques and open discussion, editing their work and refining their collection. The development of the portfolio projects and construction of the garments within the collection continue to develop in parallel. Students work with fit models to develop their six looks in final fabric, finalizing the collection in readiness for presentation to an industry and academic panel in MayOpen to: FSH seniors only
