300
Provides fundamentals of fashion buying and merchandising concepts and calculations. Students will also be introduced to spreadsheet concepts for quantitative merchandising analyses. This course may be offered in an online format. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: FMD 256, successful completion of math competency.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
FMD 256, successful completion of math competency
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to fashion styling fundamentals, techniques, and applications to digital environments. Understanding professional roles of fashion stylists. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
FMD 246,
FMD 256.
Credits
3(1-3)
Seminar prior to a supervised internship in a fashion merchandising/design firm or related business. Prerequisites: 56 credit hours completed; FMD 246; 18 credits of FMD coursework completed.
Credits
2(2-0)
Prerequisites
56 credit hours completed;
FMD 246; 18 credits of FMD coursework completed
Corequisites
None.
Interpretation of fashion designs developed through draping on dress forms. Prerequisites: FMD 140, 241, 245.
Credits
3(0-6)
Fashion product and textile line development for specified markets utilizing Lectra software. Electronic portfolio development. Prerequisites: FMD 246.
Credits
3(0-4)
Prerequisites
FMD 246
Corequisites
None.
Integrated design studio focused on complex design process through digital pattern development and 3D fit visualization. Continued focus on intensive design critiques and aesthetic development. Prerequisite: FMD 246; For Fashion Design Concentration: FMD 245; For Product Development Concentration: FMD 200.
Credits
3(1-3)
Prerequisites
FMD 246; For Fashion Design Concentration:
FMD 245; For Product Development Concentration:
FMD 200.
Corequisites
None.
Faculty led experiential learning experience to sites relevant to the fashion merchandising and design industry such as manufacturers, design houses, retailers and trade shows. Prerequisite: FMD 140 or FMD 256.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Relevance of standardized testing in quality control of textiles for end-use and serviceability. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisite: FMD 155.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
FMD 155
Corequisites
None.
Visual Merchandising for fashion product promotion and branding. Techniques of styling and window display. Creation of merchandising directives. Professional practice via team-based project completion. Prerequisites: FMD 246.
Credits
3(1-3)
Prerequisites
FMD 246
Corequisites
None.
Experiential course involving aspects of fashion show production. Event design, planning, staging, and promotion. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: A minimum of 24 completed credits.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
A minimum of 24 completed credits
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to 3D printing as a tool for fashion innovation and development. Application of design thinking and modeling techniques to create 3D printed products. Prerequisite: FMD 141.
Credits
3(1-3)
Introduces business intelligence tools and techniques for data-driven decision-making. Provides knowledge of fashion business planning, sourcing, supply chain operations, and stock management. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: FMD 325.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
FMD 325
Corequisites
None.
Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
See Course Search and Registration
Corequisites
None.