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

1. Students majoring in FMD with a Design Concentration are not eligible for this minor.
2. 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.
3. Students must achieve a C or better in all minor courses in order to graduate with this minor.
4. 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)

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)

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)

Total: 21 semester hours