200
Comprehensive approach to assessing apparel quality including methods for integrating quality into the design and development stages of sewn products. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
FMD 141, 155.
Credits
3(2-2)
Faculty-led study abroad program to Paris, France. Immersion in French fashion, language,cuisine, culture, and history. Extensive visits to cultural and historical sites. Prerequisites: 24 completed credits, minimum GPA of 2.5, and permission of instructor. (University Program Subgroup IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition, Option 2)
Credits
3(Spec)
Principles of fashion illustration, drawing the fashion figure, garment sketching, technical flats, rendering of textures. Emphasis on portfolio development for the fashion designer. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
FMD 141, 155.
Credits
3(0-4)
Introduction to flat pattern as a method of fashion design. Effects of design method, fabric, construction and creativity on design products. Prerequisites:
FMD 140, 241.
Credits
3(0-6)
Use of the computer as a design and merchandising communication tool. Development of apparel designs and fashion-related content via Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
FMD 141;
FMD 155 or listed on a signed minor.
Credits
3(0-4)
History of Western dress from ancient times to the 21st century. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. (University Program Group I-B: The Arts)
Credits
3(3-0)
Appearance and dress, as a reflection of social, psychological and cultural environments of humans; examination of dress as an aspect of culture and individual expression. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to the fashion industry - the complex of enterprises concerned with the design, production, and distribution of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel and accessories. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
FMD 141.
Credits
3(3-0)
A comprehensive study of fashion retail management in a global environment. Topics include retailing strategy, merchandise management, store management, distribution channel, and supply chain logistics. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
FMD 256.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examination of LGBTQ+ experiences via historical fashion analysis. Emphasis on LGBTQ+ identity fashioned through sartorial choice. Gay aesthetic, camp culture, and LGBTQ+ designer contributions. Identical to
WGS 280. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
WGS 280