Department of Fashion and Textiles
Chair: Jack T. Gill, Ph.D., Professor
Location: OMB 415 Telephone: (817) 898-2661 FAX: (817) 898-2711 Please note: TWU's area code (817) will change to 940 on May 25, 1997. e-mail: D_GILL@VENUS.TWU.EDU
Faculty: Professors J. Gill, M. Jernigan, C. Riggs; Assistant Professors S. Dragoo, S. Underwood, D. Young
The Department of Fashion and Textiles offers degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, and Textiles and Apparel; the Master of Arts degree in Fashion Design; the Master of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising and Textiles and Apparel; and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Fashion Merchandising and Fashion and Textiles. The academic programs for the bachelor's degrees in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, and Textiles and Apparel stress a strong liberal arts background by requiring courses in English, history, government, mathematics, economics, sociology or psychology, art, and computer science. In addition, fashion majors at TWU acquire the basic knowledge, skills, and professional contacts that are vital to success in the fast-paced, global textile and apparel industry. The programs emphasize preparing students to succeed in the fashion industry. Faculty members with industry experience and educational background in merchandising, fashion design, or textiles actively teach and conduct research within the department. Departmental facilities for teaching and research are extensive. Textile laboratories house technical equipment that supports research in textiles, detergency, and flammability. These continuing research programs provide a broad, sound, and continually updated base of technical knowledge for each undergraduate student. Fashion design laboratories contain commercial machines and computer equipment placed to simulate industry production facilities. Students use these laboratories to learn mass production methods. The department is a member of the National Retail Federation, and it sponsors the Fashion and Textiles Association, a student association, which provides students with opportunities to interact with industry representatives, participate in fashion shows, and tour local design and retail facilities. All classes offered by the Department of Fashion and Textiles are located on the Denton campus. However, the geographical location of the University, approximately thirty-eight miles north of the extensive Dallas fashion apparel market, provides students with easy access to one of the nation's largest fashion market centers. As a result, the department continually draws from resources available in the region to introduce students to the textile and apparel industry and to industry professionals. In addition, the Department of Fashion and Textiles requires each student to participate in the Cooperative Education program at Texas Woman's University. The Co-op program provides students with industry experience in fashion and textile related fields while they complete their educational programs. Through these professional-level work experiences, students gain valuable work habits and skills, and many find their first job after graduation through the cooperative education experience.
Undergraduate Degrees B.S. in Fashion Merchandising B.A. in Fashion Merchandising B.S. in Fashion Design B.A. in Fashion Design B.S. in Textiles and Apparel B.A. in Textiles and Apparel
Admission Requirements Please see Admission section of this catalog. The same standards for admission to the University apply to admission to the programs in the Department of Fashion and Textiles.
Special Departmental Requirements All students majoring or minoring in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, or Textiles and Apparel are required to earn a C or better in all FT courses applied toward the degree, including transfer credits.
Minors Offered Minors are offered by the Department of Fashion and Textiles in Fashion Merchandising, in Fashion Design, and in Textiles and Apparel. A current list of courses required for minors in this department is available from the department office. Typically, a minor comprises a minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours in the field, six (6) of which are at the advanced level.
Core Curriculum Specific core curriculum courses required for the Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, and Textiles and Apparel degrees are subject to change based on the availability of approved core curriculum courses. Complete University-wide requirements for the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts degrees are listed in the Academic Information section of this catalog.
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree Fashion Merchandising
General Description Students who plan to work in fashion management, fashion selling, or fashion buying should consider the Fashion Merchandising program. The topics studied in the Fashion Merchandising curriculum include fashion, merchandising, business, and consumer behavior, and the curriculum prepares students to plan, buy, promote, and sell merchandise assortments at both wholesale and retail levels. Thus, the fashion merchandising program bridges the gap between the basic knowledge obtained in general academic work and the practical approach found in the textiles and apparel industry. Career opportunities in merchandising are projected to be good into the next century. Individuals who are assertive, flexible, and resourceful; like to work with people; and can assume responsibility, make quick decisions, and think clearly have the traits necessary for successful careers in fashion merchandising. Graduates can pursue careers as buyers, department managers, merchandise managers, store managers, shop owners, sales representatives, mall marketing directors, and fashion directors.
Courses Required For the bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, core curriculum requirements include courses in history, government, composition, literature, mathematics, science, fine arts, health and fitness, women's studies, multicultural studies, and social sciences. Students must complete core curriculum courses specified on departmental degree plans. These plans may be obtained from departmental advisors.
Fashion and Textiles Courses Required FT 1003. Principles of Fashionable Apparel FT 1013. Apparel Construction Techniques FT 1053. Textile Fibers and Fabrics FT 2033. Introduction to Fashion Merchandising FT 2053. Textile Wet Processing and Quality Evaluation FT 2063. Apparel Production Analysis FT 2103. Quantitative Fashion Merchandising FT 3013. History of Costume FT 3023. Personal and Fashion Career Development FT 3043. Textile/Apparel Economics FT 3063. Fashion Promotion FT 4113. Fashion Buying Techniques FT 4243. US and Global Trends Influencing the Fashion Industry FT 4953. Cooperative Education FT 4953. Cooperative Education
Business Courses Required BUS 2043. Fundamentals of Accounting I BUS 3003. Principles of Management BUS 3113. Principles of Marketing BUS 4063. Retailing BUS 4093. Principles of Selling BUS 4213. Consumer Behavior
Additional Courses Required CSCI 1403. A First Course in Computing ECO 1013. Principles of Microeconomics or ECO 1023. Principles of Macroeconomics* FT 4083. Cultural Perspectives of Personal Appearance* PSY 1013. Introduction to General Psychology or SOCI 1013 Introduction to Sociology*
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree Fashion Design
General Description The Fashion Design program provides extensive preparation for individuals seeking industry positions in the design and production components of the fashion industry. The program includes studies in fashion, apparel construction, illustration, textiles, business, and art as well as fashion design techniques, pattern making and tailoring, draping, and computer-aided design. The program emphasizes the creative yet marketable aspects of fashion, apparel design, and product development. Graduates can pursue careers as apparel designers and assistants, stylists, fashion coordinators, pattern makers, sample makers, production managers, computer aided design (CAD) system operators, and fashion consultants. * Fulfills selected core curriculum requirements. Courses Required For the bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, core curriculum requirements include courses in history, government, composition, literature, mathematics, science, fine arts, health and fitness, women's studies, multicultural studies, foreign languages, and social sciences. Students must complete core curriculum courses specified on departmental degree plans. These plans may be obtained from departmental advisors.
Fashion and Textiles Courses Required FT 1003. Principles of Fashionable Apparel FT 1013. Apparel Construction Techniques FT 1053. Textile Fibers and Fabrics FT 2013. Fashion Sketching FT 2113. Flat Pattern Techniques FT 2123. Apparel Design I: Mass Production Techniques FT 2033. Introduction to Fashion Merchandising FT 2053. Textile Wet Processing and Quality Evaluation FT 2063. Apparel Production Analysis FT 3003. Apparel Design II: Couture Techniques FT 3013. History of Costume FT 3023. Personal and Fashion Career Development FT 3043. Textile/Apparel Economics FT 4033. Fashion Portfolio Development FT 4203. Apparel Design III: Draping and Tailoring Techniques FT 4213. Seasonal Collections FT 4303. Computer Aided Design FT 4953. Cooperative Education FT 4953. Cooperative Education
Additional Courses Required ART 1203. Basic Design* ART 1303. Basic Drawing* ART 2303. Figure Drawing BUS 3113. Principles of Marketing BUS 4213. Consumer Behavior FT 2103. Quantitative Merchandising Techniques FT 4083. Cultural Perspectives of Personal Appearance*
* Fulfills selected core curriculum requirements.
Textiles and Apparel
General Description The Textiles and Apparel program is designed for students who want a knowledge of textiles and apparel relative to their production, distribution, consumption, and performance. This program includes studies in quality control, textile dyeing and printing, apparel construction, fabric care, textile finishing, chemistry, and physics. Graduates can pursue careers as quality assurance technicians, quality control supervisors, textile technicians, and textile sales representatives.
Courses Required For the bachelor's degree in Textiles and Apparel, core curriculum requirements include courses in history, government, composition, literature, mathematics, science, fine arts, health and fitness, women's studies, multicultural studies, foreign languages, and social sciences. Students must complete core curriculum courses specified on departmental degree plans. These plans may be obtained from departmental advisors.
Fashion and Textiles Courses Required FT 1003. Principles of Fashionable Apparel FT 1013. Apparel Construction Techniques FT 1053. Textile Fibers and Fabrics FT 2113. Flat Pattern Techniques FT 2123. Apparel Design I: Mass Production Techniques FT 2033. Introduction to Fashion Merchandising FT 2053. Textile Wet Processing and Quality Evaluation FT 2063. Apparel Production Analysis FT 3013. History of Costume FT 3023. Personal and Fashion Career Development FT 3043. Textile/Apparel Economics FT 4203. Apparel Design III: Draping and Tailoring Techniques FT 4243. U.S. and Global Trends Influencing the Fashion Industry FT 4303. ComputerAided Design FT 4913. Independent Study (Textiles) FT 4913. Independent Study (Textiles) FT 4953. Cooperative Education FT 4953. Cooperative Education
Other Courses Required ART 1203. Basic Drawing* * Fulfills selected core curriculum requirements.
BUS 1093. Fundamentals of Business* BUS 3113. Principles of Marketing CSCI 1403. A First Course In Computing CHEM 1013. Introductory Chemistry* CHEM 1011. Introductory Chemistry Laboratory* CHEM 1023. Introduction to Organic and Physiological Chemistry* CHEM 1021. Introduction to Organic & Physiological Chemistry Lab* FT 4083. Cultural Perspectives of Personal Appearance*
Fashion and Textiles Undergraduate Courses FT 1003. Principles of Fashionable Apparel. Visual design elements and principles applied to clothing selection and design; conceptual definitions and aesthetic concepts and philosophies applied to everyday living. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. FT 1013. Apparel Construction Techniques. (HECO 1328) Comprehensive study of garment assembly techniques and construction methods, concepts of style analysis and fit relationships. One lecture and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours. FT 1053. Textile Fibers and Fabrics. (HECO 1320) A study of natural and manufactured fibers; yarn and fabric construction methods; fabric properties, uses, and performance. Two lecture and two laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours. FT 2013. Fashion Sketching. Exploration of techniques of quick sketching using various media and professional materials to communicate original design ideas. Basic proportions of the female fashion 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. Introduction to Fashion Merchandising. Basic merchandising principles, concepts, and practices utilized in the operation of fashion-oriented businesses. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. FT 2053. Textile Wet Processing and Quality Evaluation. Industrial wet processing techniques, materials, and equipment. Principles of textile testing and quality analysis. Standard measurement and evaluation of textile quality, physical properties, and end-use performance of textiles. Prerequisite: FT 1053. Two lecture and two laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours. FT 2063. Apparel Production Analysis. Analysis of apparel manufacturing processes and products with focus on quality, performance, and cost; product development, sourcing, and development of specifications for various price points and consumers. Prerequisites: FT 1013 and 1053. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. * Fulfills selected core curriculum requirements.
FT 2113. Flat Pattern Techniques. 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 2123. Apparel Design I: Mass Production Techniques. Basic principles of flat pattern designing. Development of the master pattern or block and its use in the design and production of marketable apparel. Prerequisite: FT 2113 or equivalent. One lecture and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours. FT 3003. Apparel Design II: Couture Techniques. Advanced pattern drafting and construction techniques for couture clientele. Emphasis on custom lined dresses and suits with advanced finishing details; custom fitting techniques utilized. Overview of beading and decorative embellishments. Prerequisite: FT 2123. 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 3023. Personal and Fashion Career Development. Personal and professional 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 fashion-oriented businesses. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. FT 3043. Textile/Apparel Economics. National and global influences on the textile and apparel industries; economic factors in the global manufacture, marketing, and distribution of textiles and apparel. Prerequisite: FT 1053 or equivalent. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three 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 Finished illustration techniques are emphasized using various media; focus on professional layout and production of work for design presentations. Development of portfolio containing original design work, flats and specifications, photographs, and available trend resources. Prerequisite: FT 2013 and FT 3003. 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 4113. Fashion Buying Techniques. An introduction to fashion-related buying which includes an examination of the fundamentals of effective buying and the responsibilities of fashion buyers. Prerequisites: FT 2033 and FT 2103 or permission from the instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. FT 4203. Apparel Design III: Draping and Tailoring Techniques. Traditional and mass production tailoring methods for construction of coats and suits. Draping techniques presented for design of original sketches translated in muslin on individual dress forms. Complex design problems analyzed using advanced draping techniques. May be taken for up to six (6) hours of credit. Prerequisite: FT 2013 and 2123. One lecture and four laboratory 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 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 4243. U.S. And Global Trends Influencing The Fashion Industry. Identification analysis, and application of selected societal, cultural, technological, economic, and political trend information necessary for developing competitive strategies for the future. General focus is on applying the implications of trend information to a future profession. Greater emphasis is placed on domestic trends. Fulfills university social sciences core curriculum requirement. Three lecture 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 2113 or equivalent. May be repeated once for credit. One lecture and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
FT 4911. Independent Study. Topic of individual or professional interest is studied intensively. May be repeated for additional credit. Credit: One hour. FT 4913. Independent Study. Topic of individual or professional interest is studied intensively. May be repeated for additional credit. Credit: Three hours. FT 4951. Cooperative Education. Cooperative work-study arrangement between business, industry, or selected institutions and the University. Preplanning and evaluation will involve 10 percent of the laboratory hours per week. Three laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour. FT 4953. Cooperative Education. Cooperative work-study arrangement between business, industry, or selected institutions and the University. Preplanning and evaluation will involve 10 percent of the laboratory hours per week. Nine laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours. FT 4956. Cooperative Education. Cooperative work-study arrangement between business, industry, or selected institutions and the University. Preplanning and evaluation will involve 10 percent of the laboratory hours per week. Eighteen laboratory hours a week. Credit: Six hours.
Graduate Study The Department of Fashion and Textiles offers programs leading to the Master of Arts degree in Fashion Design, the Master of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising and in Textiles and Apparel, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Fashion Merchandising and in Fashion and Textiles. Undergraduate students considering graduate studies should gain background knowledge in basic subjects related to their area of interest. Specific undergraduate courses offered in the Department of Fashion and Textiles and in other departments within the university are useful as preparation for advanced study in graduate school. Faculty members in the department can provide students with additional information regarding appropriate preparatory courses. Upon completion of undergraduate studies, students are invited to apply to any of the graduate programs offered by the department. Upon completion of graduate programs, students are qualified for leadership positions in public and private institutions and for teaching, research, and extension positions in colleges and universities.
Fashion and Textiles Graduate Courses FT 5023. Tailoring FT 5033. Fashion Promotion FT 5043. Clothing Construction by Draping Techniques FT 5063. History of 20th Century Costume FT 5073. Advanced Textile Testing FT 5083. Special Clothing Problems FT 5093. Fashion Portfolio FT 5113. Seasonal Collection FT 5123. Analysis of Pattern Design FT 5143. Apparel Economics FT 5153. Textile Detergency FT 5163. Fashion Buying FT 5173. Fashion Industry FT 5213. Computer Aided Fashion Design FT 5223. Textile Science FT 5233. Research Methods in Fashion and Textiles FT 5903. Special Topics FT 5911. Individual Study FT 5913. Individual Study FT 5921. Research in Fashion and Textiles FT 5923. Research in Fashion and Textiles FT 5951. Cooperative Education FT 5953. Cooperative Education FT 5956. Cooperative Education FT 5973. Professional Paper FT 5983. Thesis FT 5993. Thesis FT 6003. Seminar in Fashion and Textiles FT 6013. Quantitative Fashion Buying FT 6023. Trends in Fashion Merchandising FT 6103. Social/Cultural Aspects of Dress FT 6113. Manufactured Fibers and Textile Finishes FT 6123. Industry Pattern Design FT 6911. Individual Study FT 6913. Individual Study FT 6931. Research in Textile Technology FT 6933. Research in Textile Technology FT 6941. Research in Fashion and Textiles FT 6943. Research in Fashion and Textiles FT 6951. Cooperative Education FT 6953. Cooperative Education FT 6956. Cooperative Education FT 6983. Dissertation FT 6993. Dissertation |