Fashion Design Minor, B.A.; B.A.A.; B.F.A.; B.S.; B.S. in B.A.
This minor focuses on methods of fashion design and is intended for students who want to learn how to design fashion apparel. The minor is planned to prepare students for a number of careers in the fashion industry that require competence in apparel construction and design, flat pattern and draping.
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
- Students majoring in FMD with a Design Concentration are not eligible for this minor.
- Students majoring in FMD w ith a Merchandising Concentration are eligible for this minor, but must complete FMD 241. Six (6) credits from their major will count toward the Fashion Design Minor.
- Students must achieve a C or better in all minor courses in order to graduate with this minor.
- In order to enroll in a minor course, student must have achieved a C or better in the required minor prerequisite course.
Program Requirements
Required Courses I (12 hours)
| FMD 140 | Introduction to Clothing Construction and Design | 3(0-6) |
| FMD 141 | Fashion Fundamentals | 3(2-2) |
| FMD 155 | Introduction to Textiles | 3(2-2) |
| FMD 245 | Fashion Design Methods | 3(0-6) |
Electives (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
| FMD 225 | Fashion in Paris | 3(Spec) |
| FMD 437 | Digital Technologies and Craftsmanship for Apparel Design | 3(0-6) |
| FMD 447 | Collection Development | 3(0-6) |
| FMD 545 | Advanced Draping | 3(0-6) |
| FMD 565 | 3D Printing and Fashion | 3(1-3) |
| FMD 597 | Special Topics in Fashion Merchandising and Design | 1-15(Spec) |
Required Courses II (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
| FMD 241 | Digital Fashion Illustration | 3(1-3) |
| FMD 246 | CAD for Fashion Design and Merchandising | 3(0-4) |
Required Courses III (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
| FMD 345 | Draping Fundamentals | 3(0-6) |
| FMD 347 | Digital Pattern Development and Virtual Fit | 3(1-3) |
Total: 21 semester hours