Study of the role textiles and apparel play in human lives. Introduction to the textile and apparel industries, and the broad perspective and core skill sets that characterize the field. Subjects include terminology, fibers and fabrics, textile technology, product development through fashion design and retail merchandising, global sourcing and manufacturing, international promotion and marketing, and textile conservation, exhibition, and collection management.

Explore the apparel and textiles industry with an emphasis on ethical and sustainable issues related to the industry. Examine a broad view of the interrelated fields of design, merchandising, product development, and textiles alongside emerging themes in the field.

Chemical and physical properties of fibers and yarns, fabric construction, and finishes.

Introduction to the integrated apparel design industry from the creative and merchandising perspective.

Introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of the principles of design and visual literacy in the field of textiles and apparel. Introduction to the principles and theories that define what is aesthetically pleasing and the vocabulary necessary to identity, describe, and critique them.

Explore computer technology used to create textile prints, weaves, illustrations, flat patterns, promotional pieces, and pattern markers.

Introduction to all stages of product development involved in fashion and functional design with an emphasis on target market identification, cost analysis, material selection, and the organization of product development within the industry structure. Apply product development skills and strategies involved in fashion and functional design.

Application of product development skills and strategies involved in fashion and functional design. Emphasis on target market identification, cost analysis, material selection, and the position of product development within the industry structure.

Industrial techniques of pattern design and garment construction.

Evaluation of soft goods, including materials, quality of work, and costs.

Explore apparel production and manufacturing processes, including an evaluation of soft goods, materials, quality of work, and costs. Examine conceptual framework of the manufacturing process for future apparel professionals. Discuss the apparel production cycle: how apparel products are designed, created, and distributed. Analyze garment design and construction features to understand their relationship to apparel cost and quality.

Introduction to the process of primary and secondary research, design, and construction.

Explore foundational concepts in retail math using Excel. Build analytical skills and a foundation in merchandising systems.

Apply textile theory and properties to create yarn and fiber based materials such as woven, knit, and non-woven textiles.

Explore the history of the United States from pre-Civil War to contemporary society as reflected through targeted as well as changing styles in costume and dress. Examine the ability of dress as a device that can communicate political, social, economic, aesthetic and cultural change. Analyze clothing choices as related to exterior motivations including protection, gender, status and decoration. Relate the power of dress to particular demographic groups throughout history. Acquire a vocabulary with which to describe apparel and related items.

Explore special and functional textiles to address medical applications and public health challenges such as artificial organs and tissue scaffolds, medical aid devices, the use of antiviral and antibacterial materials, and personal protection equipment.

Explore the principles and elements of design as related to merchandising presentation, display planning, execution, and coordination.

Application of the principles and elements of design as related to merchandise presentation, display planning, execution, and coordination.

Explore an integrated approach to communicating, presenting and evaluating two-and three-dimensional design strategies for merchandise presentation (both digital and brick and mortar environments). Examine components of both design and execution rooted in a foundation of visual merchandising theory, skills, and terminology.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the School of Human Ecology. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

Social, economic, aesthetic, and political aspects of historic costume and of the evolution of modern dress.

Social, economic, aesthetic, and political aspects of costume evolution from ancient times through the Renaissance.

Social, economic, aesthetic, and political aspects of costume evolution from the Baroque period through modern times.

Advanced apparel construction techniques using industry standards and portfolio development.

Advanced apparel construction techniques using industry standards and portfolio development.

The social, psychological, and nonverbal significance of clothing and the influence of clothing on behavior.

Explore cultural, social, and psychological significance of dress and appearance. Examine theories related to the ways individuals communicate and interpret the self, identity, and social roles through dress and appearance in contemporary society.

Basic research methodology and academic writing.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the School of Human Ecology. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

Overview of the textiles and apparel industry including apparel industry standards, labor costs, economics, distribution, and structure in the modern global marketplace. Subjects include the analysis of consumption patterns and retailing systems to inform product development; exploring cross-cultural comparisons between global consumer markets; understanding importing and exporting systems and other procedures involved in modern supply chain activities; and grasping the collaborative nature of innovation and design, manufacturing and distribution, retailing, and customer satisfaction leading to sales in the global market.

Explore global textile and apparel industries and the factors affecting global sourcing from product concept to distribution with an emphasis on global issues. Examine the textile and apparel complex and its history, international trade and the effects of trade policy, the sourcing process, selection of sourcing locations and partners, sourcing regions of the world, and current trends.

Explore workshops and tours focused on fashion, its history, and techniques.

Explore sustainable textile manufacturing practices including renewable fiber manufacturing, textile circular manufacturing, and apparel recycling.

Connect with industry partners to explore design and product development processes through the brand's commercial lens.

Explore significant apparel-related businesses such as major retailers, fashion designers, lifestyle brands, apparel and beauty product manufacturers, and licensing firms. Interact with industry leaders such as C-Suite Leaders, Directors, Presidents, VP's Merchants, and museums such as The Metropolitan Costume Institute.

Extensive sociological, cultural, and historic visual research for apparel design. Through a range of projects that incorporate computer-aided design, product illustration, technical packets, proposed production plans, and target market identification, students will produce a professional level, hard copy and online, portfolio that will help prepare them for a career in the apparel industry.

Examine sociological, cultural, and historic visual research for apparel design. Explore a range of projects that incorporate computer-aided design, product illustration, technical packets, proposed production plans, and target market identification.

Preparation course for students seeking internships. Subjects include application, internship interview process, effective professional communication, ethical decision making, leadership development, site expectations, and the impact of business environments on personal and career effectiveness in the field of textiles and apparel.

Expand range of expertise in developing design proposals to include knitted or printed textiles, other apparel categories, menswear, size inclusivity, children's wear, and accessories. Focus on expanding depth and breadth of skills as relevant to career opportunities.

Examine various technologies relevant to merchandising and retailing.

Participation in an approved internship after completion of all conservation science stream coursework. Students will be placed in an appropriate site under the supervision of an available professional such that students may experience collection management, artifact storage and conservation, exhibit planning/installation, environmental monitoring, and/or other museum or conservation activities. A formal agreement between the faculty supervisor and internship sponsor will govern activities and be monitored throughout the experience through assignments, regular electronic communication, and a site visit.

Application of apparel design techniques and principles in a professional environment.

Explore the history of fashion, design thinking, visual display design, and execution.

Application of merchandising techniques and principles in a professional environment.

Application of merchandising strategic planning in a professional environment with faculty and site director supervision.

Connect with a Textiles and Apparel design alum - a professional designer- as a mentor. Build awareness of current apparel industry practices and standards expected for entry level design positions.

Overview of the major mechanisms of textile deterioration from a variety of sources including light, dirt, various insects and microorganisms, as well as mechanical wear and tear. Examination of the peculiarities of these deterioration phenomena through the study of the basic chemical and physical properties of the fibers constituting the textiles.

Overview of primary instrumental methods for evaluating historical textiles in terms of physical characteristics, chemical content, strength loss, structural deterioration, color change, and overall structural integrity and status of impact of environmental factors. Focus on instrumental features, measuring procedures, and interpretation of instrumental data.

Implementation and management of textile conservation. Subjects include general requirements for preserving historical textiles, procedures for planning textile conservation projects, and major physical and chemical methods of preventive and postdamage treatments for historical textiles.

Planning and implementation of a full museum exhibit including budget, selection and preparation of artifacts, prop construction, signage, educational and promotional materials, donor/supporter communication, and opening event. Serves as a pre-internship/capstone course for conservation science majors.

Intensive study of selected problems of an interdisciplinary nature.

Computer technology used to create textile prints, weaves, illustrations, flat patterns, promotional pieces, and pattern markers.

Principles and techniques in the identification, documentation, conservation, and exhibition of textile-based artifacts.

Economic and regulatory aspects of the textile and apparel industries.

Role of textiles in the social, economic, aesthetic, and technological development of society; including production and design of textiles throughout history.

Intensive study of selected problems related to field experience; development of analytical and problem-solving skills for retailing.

Reflect on the internship and faculty mentorship.

Supervised individual reading on special subjects.

Analyze and evaluate textile performance.

Composition, structure, and properties of textile products; contributions of textile research.

Internal and external factors that influence consumer behavior in the marketplace. Application of concepts and theories from the social sciences to the areas of textiles, clothing, and appearance; experience in conducting market and consumer research.

Examine bio-fibers, bio-materials, and membrane formation and applications from a textile foundation.

Explore technology, pattern-making and garment construction intertwined with a modern approach to garment design. Utilize CLO 3D software for 3D rendering and flat pattern design on a virtual croquis.

Explore advanced technologies of conductive yarns, e-textiles and wearable technology integration.

Explore 3D CAD software, such as Fusion 360 to create renderings and models. Utilize technology equipment such as 3D printing and laser cutting to create a real life sample of original designs.

Examine the role of nanotechnology in the evaluation, development and fabrication of textiles and fibers. Explore characterization tools used in nanotechnology, general chemistry employed in fabrication, and properties found in different nano-materials, nano-fibers, nano-coatings. Discuss products in the market and functionality. Propose potential innovations with nanotechnologies in textiles.

Creative application of flat pattern or draping processes.

Explore the creative application of flat pattern processes.

Examine advanced apparel design. Explore the creative application of draping processes.

Examine advanced apparel design. Explore the creation of an apparel collection.

Examine multiple facets of the apparel industry in New York City, including fashion design, manufacturing processes and technology, retailing and sales, marketing, and post-consumer services. Explore the industry through the lens of sustainability highlighting current innovations for the purpose of reducing fashion's environmental impact.

Retail strategic planning and implementation for soft goods and apparel.

Develop understanding of retail strategy, channels of distribution, private labels, innovation in retail, and the key issues impacting growth in retail firms including exposure to issues facing retailers in international settings.

Application course focusing on the calculation and analysis of the selling price, profitability, assortment planning, purchasing, and inventory control. Includes spreadsheet application and exercises.

Supervised individual research on a special topic in textiles and apparel; oral presentation and preparation of a scholarly paper covering the research. May be based on laboratory, library, or field research.

Examine strategic brand management and trademark protection. Explore the process of how an institution strategically manages a product category and grants rights to a specific group of licenses.

Directed research in various topics in the area of textile and apparel technology.

An in-depth study of textile and apparel topics. Students may read original research papers and carry out fieldwork assignments.

Development of specification, sizing, grading systems, and quality control methodology.

Elements of competitive strategy and planning methods within the textile complex, with an emphasis on the concepts of strategy in a mature industry, defining business in a global industry, allocating resources through strategic planning methods, and implementing strategy in single- and multi-business firms.

Study and analysis of quantitative methods employed in market research in the textile industry, including the function of market research and its proper orientation to management and decision making.

The basis of modern techniques for color specification, measurement, control, and communication. Applications of color science to textiles, plastics, color reproduction, computer-based imaging, and display systems. Basic concepts are taught using computer color graphics.

Economic, social, and public issues related to international production and sourcing of textiles and apparel.

Recent developments and evaluation of nontraditional retailing of apparel.

Application of image analysis, neural networks, and wavelet transforms to textile and apparel products.

Principles and elements of digital design and printing. Recent developments in digital knits, weaves, prints, and nonwoven textiles.

Study of the application and adaptation of functional finishes to textiles.

Basic techniques for characterizing fiber properties visually with a microscope and using technology and computer analysis.

Recent developments in two- and three-dimensional modeling.

The relationship between the mechanics of production and mechanical properties of woven fabric; the unit operations required to prepare yarns for weaving and the mechanisms employed in weaving; fabric structure, geometry, and mechanical properties; designing for specific fabric properties.

Lectures and discussions on current topics in textiles and apparel.

The principles and implementation of newly developed three-dimensional technology for apparel mass customization.

Current science and technology concerning functional textiles. Emphasis is on the relationship between materials, development, structure, and properties.