The course provides an in-depth understanding of the international luxury fashion industry and the unique aspects involved in managing luxury fashion brands. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: FMD 356, or graduate status.

Interpretation of garment designs developed through the draping on dress forms. Prerequisites: FMD 241 and FMD 345 or graduate status.

Creative use of CAD software as applied to standards prevalent in the design, manufacture or presentation of fashion goods. May be taken for credit more than once if different software is being used, total credit not to exceed nine hours. This course may be offered in an online format.

A systematic approach to apparel design integrating knowledge of the needs and functions of the wearer, the structural properties of textiles and apparel design. Prerequisites: FMD 241, FMD 345, FMD 355.

Global Textile and apparel trading systems from the perspective of their operational issues including global business process applications, apparel supply chain management and global logistics. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: 56 semester hours with at least 12 hours in apparel merchandising and design courses including FMD 401.

Advanced practice of Visual Merchandising. Creative window and store interior display work. Use of 3D printing for prop and fixture design. Focus on portfolio development. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: FMD 356, and 60 completed credit hours, or graduate standing.

Analysis of the apparel production process, including quality issues relative to development and production of ready-to-wear apparel. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: FMD 401; Pre/co-requisites: For Fashion Design Concentration: FMD 447; For Fashion Merchandising Concentration: FMD 332, 410, 510.

Creative exploration of 3D printing as a tool for fashion product innovation and development. Use of varied modeling software applications. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: FMD 346, or graduate standing.

A short term (three weeks) faculty led study abroad program examining the business and design of European fashion including haute couture. Prerequisites: FMD 141, 256, minimum GPA of 2.5, and permission of instructor. Recommended: FMD 140.

Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript. Prerequisite: See Course Search and Registration.

Overview of research in textiles and clothing with emphasis on current future directions of the field. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology graduate program.

Advanced investigation of dress history within cultural, political, and economic contexts. Historiography for dress related scholarship. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: FMD 250 or three credits of history or art history at the 400 level or above.

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

A structured internship experience that fosters the application of advanced technology and creative skills in a textile/apparel professional setting. Prerequisites: 12 hours of graduate coursework in Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology.

Examination of human factors and their relationship to designed products. Quantification of body sizes and human variation using body scanning technology. Prerequisite: Admission to the Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology graduate program.

Software applications specific to apparel presentation in retail and virtual environments. Emphasis on creation of planograms for product display. Prerequisites: FMD 246. Admission to the Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology graduate program.

Appropriate selection, use, and adaptation of standardized tests for textile product evaluation, familiarity with technological advances; and exploration of innovative use of textiles. Prerequisites: Admission to the Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology graduate program.

In-depth study of the principal apparel retail technologies and systems currently being developed and used for internal retail management and for global supply chain management. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: Admission to the Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology graduate program.

Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript.

Student-initiated study in an area not covered in regular courses guided by faculty or faculty committee. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

The design research, collection development, and defense of an acceptable creative scholarship on an approved topic. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: FMD 604.

Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript.

The research, writing, and defense of an acceptable thesis on an approved topic. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: FMD 604.