Program of Fashion and Textiles
Undergraduate Course Listing
FT 1003. Principles of Fashionable Apparel. Principles and elements of visual design as applied to apparel selection and design. Includes investigation of aesthetic concepts and philosophies. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 1013. Apparel Construction Techniques. Comprehensive study of apparel construction and assembly techniques. Includes concepts of style analysis and fit relationships. One lecture and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 1073. Textiles. Properties of textile structures, including examinations of fibers, fabrics, dyes, and finishes. Two lecture and two laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 1083. Fashion Products and Industries. A detailed study of the design, production, and distribution of fashion products and related industries. Focus will be on the apparel, accessory, and home segments of the fashion industry. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 2013. Fundamentals of Fashion Sketching. Exploration of techniques of quick sketching using various media and professional materials to communicate original design ideas. Basic proportions of the female figure are emphasized with an introduction to male figures. Prerequisite: Art 1203 and FT 1013. One lecture and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 2033. Principles of Fashion Marketing. Basic merchandising principles, concepts, and practices utilized in the operation of fashion-oriented businesses. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 2113. Techniques of Pattern Design. An introductory course of basic principles of flat pattern drafting. Scientific development of the master block and its use in drafting patterns according to professional standards. Adaptation of master block into basic styles for the fashion industry. Prerequisite: FT 1013. One lecture and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 2403. Production Techniques. Identification, analysis, and application of production processes and techniques. Focus is on the activities included in the design and production of diverse, mass marketable fashion products, including creating specifications and costing. Prerequisite: FT 1013. One lecture and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 3103. Merchandise Planning and Control. Techniques for profitable merchandising planning and control; managing merchandise through numerical concepts and calculations. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 3163. Production Management. Analysis of production with a focus on managing quality, production development, product performance, sourcing and cost. Prerequisites: FT 1013 and FT 2053 or Junior standing. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 3403. Draping and Couture Techniques. Drafting and draping techniques applied to complex design problems. Advanced pattern drafting and construction using couture techniques. Original design sketches translated from muslin drape to finished garment using contemporary and couture production methods. May be taken for up to six (6) hours of credit. Prerequisite: FT 2403. One lecture and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 3013. History of Costume. A study of clothing for women, men and children in the Western hemisphere from prehistoric times to the present. Social, economic, technological, and cultural contexts examined for the evolution and succession of styles. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 3021. Professional Career Development. Career development assessment with a focus on successful employment and managerial strategies. Course objectives lead to providing information necessary for individuals aspiring to management and leadership positions in businesses. One lecture hour a week, Credit: One hour.
FT 3042. Global Production and Trade. National and global patterns of production and trade in the textile and apparel industries. Emphasis is on the manufacture, marketing, and distribution activities used in developing competitive strategies. Prerequisite: FT Junior standing. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.
FT 3063. Fashion Promotion. Function, principles, methods, and evaluation of visual merchandising, advertising, special events, and public relations. Prerequisite: FT 2033. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 4033. Fashion Portfolio Development. Development of the portfolio containing original design work, flats and specifications, photographs, and available trend resources. Focus on professional layout and production of work for design presentations. Finished illustration techniques are emphasized using various media. May be repeated up to one (10 time for additional credit. Prerequisite: FT 2013 and FT 3403. One lecture and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 4083. Cultural Perspectives of Personal Appearance. Examinations of the personal appearance practices and beliefs of diverse cultures specifically focused on dress and adornment. Investigation of the use of appearance as a non-verbal method of communication. Fulfills university multicultural core curriculum requirement. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 4103. Advanced Merchandise Planning. Advanced techniques for profitable merchandise planning and control. Focus in on advanced concepts of planning, inventory management, and measures of performance. Interrelated functions of planning and control examined through case study. Includes learning to use computerized spreadsheets as decision-making tools. Prerequisites: FT 2033, FT 3103, and six (6) hours in Math or permission from the instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 4113. Retail Buying. An introduction to retail buying, including an examination of the fundamentals of effective buying and the responsibilities of buyers employed at different types of retail formats. Prerequisites: FT 2033 and FT 2103 or permission from the instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 4213. Seasonal Collections. A capstone course including the synthesis of design concepts and construction methods in the development of seasonal collections for the fashion industry. Focus is on forecast, marketability, and original design concepts translated through illustrations and construction of garments; documentation of forecast and market demographics. Grade is assigned as progress (PR) or credit (CR). Students must demonstrate acceptable skill level to receive credit for the class. An industry/faculty panel is utilized for student project evaluation. May be taken for up to six (6) hours of credit. Prerequisites: FT 4033 and 4203. One lecture and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 4303. Computer Aided Design. Computer pattern making tools and techniques mastered through development of basic blocks to be used in conjunction with working sketches in developing advanced apparel designs; includes grading, marking, and plotting. Prerequisite: FT 4203. May be repeated for three additional hours credit. One lecture and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 4403. Tailored Design. Overview of current industry tailoring production methods. application of methods and techniques used in mass production and traditional tailoring for women's and men's suiting and outerwear. May be taken for up to six (6) hours of credit. Prerequisite: FT 2403. One lecture and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 4913. Independent Study. Topic of individual or professional interest is studies intensively. May be repeated for additional credit. Credit: Three hours.
FT 4953. Internship. Work-study experience arranged between the University; a student; and a business, government agency, organization, or association. Fosters the transference of knowledge and skill learned in the classroom into abilities required for successful performance in a career. May be repeated up to three (3) times for credit. Requisites: Completion of 62 university credit hours with an overall GPA of 2.00. Employment position must be approved by the instructor. Students must work a minimum of 200 hours throughout the entire semester. Credit: Three hours.
FT 4956. Internship. Work-study experience arranged between the University; a student; and a business, government agency, organization, or association. Fosters the transference of knowledge and skill learned in the classroom into abilities required for successful performance in a career. May be repeated one (1) time for credit. Requisites: Completion of 62 university credit hours with an overall GPA of 2.00. Employment position must be approved by the instructor. Students must work a minimum of 400 hours throughout the entire semester. Credit: Three hours.