The course provides an in-depth understanding of the international luxury fashion industry and the unique aspects involved in managing luxury fashion brands.  Prerequisites: 56 credit hours completed; 18 credits of FMD coursework completed; or graduate standing.

Advanced interpretation of garment designs developed through the draping on dress forms. Prerequisites: FMD 345 or graduate status.

Creative use of CAD software as applied to standards prevalent in the design, manufacture or presentation of fashion goods. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: FMD 246 or graduate standing.

This course explores the application of human-centered design methods in conceptualizing problems, generating ideas, and re-evaluating objects, environments, and systems to enhance people’s lives. Prerequisite: 56 hours of undergraduate coursework or graduate standing.

Offers fundamentals of developing smart textiles by integrating textiles and electronics. Includes hands-on projects such as fabric optics and bio-signal monitoring using embedded electronics. Prerequisites: FMD 155 and 246, or graduate standing.

Advanced practice of Visual Merchandising. Creative window and store interior display work. Focus on portfolio development. Prerequisite: FMD 456 or admission to the Apparel Product Development and Merchandising Technology graduate program.

Analysis of the apparel production process, including quality issues relative to development and production of ready-to-wear apparel. Prerequisites: 56 credit hours completed; FMD 246, FMD 355QR; For Product Development or Fashion Merchandising Concentrations: FMD 200; or graduate standing.

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 330 or graduate standing. 

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.