Textiles and Apparel: TXA

Lower-Division Courses

TXA X01. Clothing the Planet.

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.

TXA X01C. Introduction to the Fashion Industry.

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.

TXA X03. Topics in Textiles and Apparel.

TXA X05. Textiles.

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

TXA X05L. Textiles Laboratory.

TXA X12K. Apparel Industry.

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

TXA X12L. Apparel Product Development and Design Laboratory.

TXA X13. Aesthetics: Theory and Practice.

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.

TXA X14C. Computer-Aided Design for Apparel.

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

TXA X14K. Product Development.

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.

TXA X14L. Product Development Laboratory.

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.

TXA X16L. Apparel I.

Industrial techniques of pattern design and garment construction.

TXA X16Q. Sewn Products Analysis.

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

TXA X16R. Sewn-Product Analysis and Manufacturing.

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.

TXA X17D. Fashion Design Thinking.

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

TXA X17R. Merchandising Math I.

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

TXA X17T. Textiles Fabrication.

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

TXA X18E. Fashioning America.

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.

TXA X18T. Medical Textiles.

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.

TXA X19C. Applied Art in Visual Presentation.

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

TXA X19L. Applied Art in Visual Presentation Laboratory.

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

TXA X19R. Merchandise Presentations in Retail Environments.

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.

TXA X19S. Topics in Textiles and Apparel.

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.

TXA X52D. Field Experience in Apparel Design.

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

TXA X65. Advanced Topics in Textiles and Apparel.

Upper-Division Courses

TXA X03. Topics in Textiles and Apparel.

TXA X25K. Culture, Gender, and Appearance.

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

TXA X25L. History of Dress and Cultural Change I.

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

TXA X25M. History of Dress and Cultural Change II.

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

TXA X26. Apparel II.

Advanced apparel construction techniques using industry standards and portfolio development.

TXA X26L. Apparel II Laboratory.

Advanced apparel construction techniques using industry standards and portfolio development.

TXA X27. Clothing and Human Behavior.

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

TXA X27C. Social Psychology of Dress and Appearance.

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.

TXA X28. Research Methods in Textiles and Apparel.

Basic research methodology and academic writing.

TXA X29S. Topics in Textiles and Apparel.

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.

TXA X31. Textiles and Apparel in a Global Market.

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.

TXA X31E. Textiles and Apparel in the Global Marketplace.

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.

TXA X40E. Paris: Fashion, History, and Techniques.

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

TXA X40T. Sustainable Textile Manufacturing.

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

TXA X41E. Accessory Design, Product Development, and Merchandising.

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

TXA X42E. New York: Apparel Industry.

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.

TXA X50. Advanced Apparel Design Portfolio.

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.

TXA X50D. Advanced Apparel Portfolio.

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.

TXA X51. Pre-Internship Seminar.

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.

TXA X51D. Advanced Apparel Design.

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.

TXA X51R. Merchandising Technology.

Examine various technologies relevant to merchandising and retailing.

TXA X52C. Field Experience in Textile Conservation Internship.

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.

TXA X52D. Field Experience in Apparel Design.

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

TXA X52E. Historic Apparel Collections and Exhibit Management.

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

TXA X52M. Field Experience in Retail Merchandising.

Application of merchandising techniques and principles in a professional environment.

TXA X53. Field Experience I.

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

TXA X53D. Apparel Design Mentorship.

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.

TXA X54C. Material Properties and Deterioration.

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.

TXA X54D. Instrumental Methods for Conservation Assessment.

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.

TXA X54E. Conservation Planning and Preventive Treatments.

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.

TXA X54F. Advanced Exhibit Planning and Installation.

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.

TXA X55. Topics in Problems Course.

Intensive study of selected problems of an interdisciplinary nature.

TXA X55C. Computer-Aided Design for Apparel.

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

TXA X55D. Textiles Artifact Management and Conservation.

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

TXA X55K. Textile and Apparel Economics.

Economic and regulatory aspects of the textile and apparel industries.

TXA X55N. History of Textiles.

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

TXA X55P. Problems in Retail Merchandising.

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

TXA X56. Internship.

Reflect on the internship and faculty mentorship.

TXA X59H. Honors Reading Course.

Supervised individual reading on special subjects.

TXA X60. Textile Testing.

Analyze and evaluate textile performance.

TXA X60L. Advanced Textiles.

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

TXA X61. Consumer Behavior in the Marketplace.

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.

TXA X61T. Biopolymers and Biomaterials.

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

TXA X62D. CLO 3D.

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.

TXA X62T. Smart Textiles and Apparel Systems.

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

TXA X63D. Jewelry Design and Technology.

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.

TXA X63T. Nanotechnologies in Textiles.

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.

TXA X64K. Topics in Advanced Problems in Clothing.

Creative application of flat pattern or draping processes.

TXA X64L. Topics in Advanced Problems in Apparel Laboratory.

TXA X65. Advanced Topics in Textiles and Apparel.

TXA X66D. Flat Pattern.

Explore the creative application of flat pattern processes.

TXA X67D. Draping.

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

TXA X68D. Capstone Collections.

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

TXA X70. New York City Fashion and Sustainability.

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.

TXA X76. Principles of Retail Merchandising.

Retail strategic planning and implementation for soft goods and apparel.

TXA X76R. Concepts and Innovations in Retailing.

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.

TXA X77. Merchandising Systems.

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

TXA X77R. Merchandising Math II.

TXA X78H. Topics in Textiles and Apparel: Honors Seminar.

TXA X79H. Honors Tutorial Course.

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.

TXA X79R. Strategic Brand Management.

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.

Graduate Courses

TXA X03. Topics in Textiles and Apparel.

TXA X52D. Field Experience in Apparel Design.

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

TXA X65. Advanced Topics in Textiles and Apparel.

TXA X92. Topics in Research Problems in Textile and Apparel Technology.

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

TXA X94. Topics in Recent Advances in Textile and Apparel Technology.

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

TXA X94.1. Advances in Product Development and Technical Design.

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

TXA X94.10. Global Textile and Apparel Business Dynamics.

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.

TXA X94.11. Market Research in Textiles.

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.

TXA X94.12. Color Science.

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.

TXA X94.2. International Sourcing and the Global Economy.

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

TXA X94.3. E-Commerce and Direct Marketing.

Recent developments and evaluation of nontraditional retailing of apparel.

TXA X94.4. Textile Instrumentation.

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

TXA X94.5. Digital Design and Printing.

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

TXA X94.6. Textile Functional Finishes.

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

TXA X94.7. Textile Microscopy and Image Analysis.

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

TXA X94.8. Digital Modeling of Textiles.

Recent developments in two- and three-dimensional modeling.

TXA X94.9. Production Mechanics and Properties of Woven Fabrics.

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.

TXA X95. Topics in Textiles and Apparel: Seminar.

Lectures and discussions on current topics in textiles and apparel.

TXA X95.1. Mass Customization of Apparel.

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

TXA X95.2. Advanced Functional Textiles.

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

TXA X98. Thesis.

Professional Courses

TXA X03. Topics in Textiles and Apparel.

TXA X52D. Field Experience in Apparel Design.

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

TXA X65. Advanced Topics in Textiles and Apparel.