PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY

School of Textiles
and Materials Technology
Fashion Design Dept

Jane Young Likens
Assistant Professor
Office: 103 Hayward Hall
T/R 3:00-5:00
215-951-2665
likensj@philau.edu

CURRICULUM VITAE

education | employment | recent professional experience

EDUCATION:
University of the Arts Broad and Pine Streets Broad and Pine Streets		1991 1986, l983 1981-82		Watercolor, Masterclass Medical/Scientific Illustration Human Anatomy
Temple University Broad and Montgomery Sts. Phialdelphia, PA 19122		1973-75		Developmental Psychology Psychopathology
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Broad and Cherry Streets Philadelphia, PA l9l30		1996 1973-74		Watercolor Figure Drawing
Moore College of Art and Design 20th and the Parkway Philadelphia, PA, 19103 top of page		1996 1979-80 1962-66		Color Theory Introduction to Medical and Science Illustration Bachelor of Fine Arts
EMPLOYMENT:
Assistant Professor
Philadelphia University Schoolhouse Lane and Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA, l9l44		l987-Present		Collection Development Drawing l Fashion Design Concepts Fashion/Figure Drawing Garment Structures History of Costumes/Textiles Ideas and Images Introducton to Design
Instructor:
Moore College of Art and Design 20th and the Parkway Philadelphia, PA, 19103		1989-1997		History of Costume Handknitting
The Woolsack 227 South 20th Street Philadelphia, PA, l9l03		1989-94		Handknitting Workshops
Society Hill Synagogue 418 Spruce Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania l9l04>		l987-89		Pre-School
Tabernacle Nursery School 3730 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA, l9l40		l984-85		Pre-School

Director of the Student Office		1974-75
Moore College of Art and Design Responsible for the extra-academic concerns of students, including health, housing, personal problems, social and cultural activities, Commencement ; the hiring and supervision of the staff required for these areas.
Assistant/Secretary		1969-74
to the Director of the Student Office, Moore College of Art and Design Assisted Director in all aspects of Student Office responsibilities.
Children's Wear Designer		1966-69
National Knitting Company Royersford, Pennsylvania Responsible for designing, drafting and grading patterns and following all styles through production.
Free-Lance Designer/Consultant		1966-Present
Design and execute clothing for both corporate and private clients, including children's wear, women's wear (sportswear, bridal and maternity). Corporate: Albert Nippon (and Ma Mere Maternity), e-knits.com, J and M Manufacturers, Little Bitty Inc., Savoy Opera Company, Tomiko Ballet Company, Strawbridge and Clothier, The Woolsack Private Clients: Louise Adams, Greta Bank, Francie Barone, Bella Bookbinder, Margaret Bumen, Jocelyn Burgener, Anne Cegelis, Carolyn Daltry, Hollis Hatton, Elizabeth Jones, Deborah Katz, Isabel Kranin, Ann McBath, Frances McGinnis, Marilyn Miller, Cathleen Simon, Judith Snell, Margaret Wells, Victoria Wolgin, Edith Young top of page
RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Alumnae Representative		1988-90
Moore College of Art and Design Middle States Accreditation Committee National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Judge:		2003
Moore College of Art and Design: Jumpstart Show
Juror:		l994
Germantown Friend's School Craft's Show
Chairman and Speaker:		1993
Moore College of Art and Design Alumnae Day
Assisted:		1993-1995
Curator, Germantown Historical Society Resoration work on collection Instalation of costume show
Consultant:		1995-present
Tomiko Ballet Company Costume production		1998
The Savoy Opera Company Costume production		1997
U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs: Dress code in the workplace		1995
Workshops: (attended)
Hand Dyeing Cottons - Byrne Fabrics		2003
Watercolor - Temple University		1998
Millinery Construction and Design Moore College of Art and Design		1994
Eastern Asian Handknitting Mid-Atlantic Fiber Conference		1995
Selected Lectures
“The Emerging of the 20th Century Woman” Free Library of Philadelphia		Feb.11.2003/ May.14.2002
“Fashion for All” Kuser Farm Historical Society, New Jersey		Sep.1999
“Fashion for All” Maxwell Mansion, Germantown, Pennsylvania		Sep.1996
“The Emerging of the 20th Century Woman” Women’s Health Network of New Jersey		Mar.1995
“Loosening the Laces -19th Century Reformers” Moore -New York Alumnae Gathering		Nov.1993
“Reform Dress in the 19th Century” Harmony Weaver’s Guild		Feb.1991
“Carbon Dust Technique in Scientific Illustration” Paley Design Center		Feb.1990
“Corset, Crinolines and Curlicues” Elder Hostel Course for PCT&S		Jun.1990
Newspaper Articles: Costume Consultant
Chestnut Hill Local - T-Shirts Chestnut Hill Local - Caps		Mar.1994 Sep.1996
Philadelphia Inquirer - Spring Fashion Philadelphia Inquirer - History of the bikini Philadelphia Inquirer - History of the jersey		Mar.1998 Aug.1998 Feb.1997
Magazine Articles: Designer
The Hunt Magazine		Dec.2002
Philadelphia Weekly		Jul.24.2002
Knitting Groups		Dec.1997
Exhibited
Moore College of Art and Design Alumnae Show “Designed to Wear” “Self Portraits”		Mar.1999 Feb.1994
Philadelphia University Faculty Show		Sep.2001 Sep.1999 Sep.1997 Nov.1995 Nov.1993 Jan.1990
Member
Costume Society of America		1988-present
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