Apparel Design (APD) Concentration

Program Information: The curriculum for the fashion and textile technology program is divided into two parts: the required 21 credit hours of core coursework; and one or more specialized concentrations. Individuals who have extensive work experience in the fashion field are encouraged to explore earning college credit by course challenge or experiential learning.

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FTT Required Core Courses

FTT 110 Fundamentals of the Fashion Industry
FTT 206 Introduction to Textiles
FTT 208 Introduction to Fashion Technologies
FTT 306 Textile Evaluation
FTT 310 Sewn Products Industry
FTT 358 Fashion Forecasting
FTT 450 Global Issues in Fashion and Textile Industry

APD Required Core Courses

FTT 109 Fundamentals of Apparel Construction
FTT 224 Pattern Drafting and Grading For Industry
FTT 303 Fashion Illustration
FTT 324 Industrial Apparel Assembly
FTT 326 Traditional/Computer Flat Pattern
FTT 327 2D/3D Computer Patternmaking
FTT 328 Apparel Design III: Draping
FTT 451 or FTT 488 Senior Project or Internship

APD Elective Courses

Select two courses from the following:

FTT 304 Surface Pattern Development for Industry
FTT 308 Fashion CAD (Computer Aided Design)
FTT 329: Designing Knit Apparel
FTT 410 Advanced Product Development
FTT 412 CAD:Apparel/Textile Design for Industry
FTT 413 CAD Weave for Industry
FTT 461 Sr. Seminar in Product Development

*A minor in design is strongly recommended.

Fashion and Textile Technology

Apparel Design (APD) Concentration

Courses

FTT Required Core Courses

APD Required Core Courses

APD Elective Courses

Suggested Minors