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Fashion Merchandising and Design Courses (FMD)
LOWER DIVISION
154. Fundamentals of Apparel Production (3)
Analysis of the interrelationship of garment design and apparel construction. Application of theories and methods of apparel design to garment construction. Letter grade only (A-F).
Not open for credit to students with credit in FCS 254. (Lecture-discussion 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours.) (CAN FCS 10)
155. Introduction to the Fashion Industry (3)
Organization, structure and interrelationship of industries and services that comprise the business of fashion: terminology, designers, trade organizations and publications. Professional opportunities explored.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 3 hours.)
251. Professional and Personal Apparel Selection (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of G.E. Foundation courses.
Apparel selection for professional and personal needs based on design, culture and fashion. Wardrobe analysis and coordination; consumer clothing guidelines.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours.) (CAN FCS 20)
252. Analysis, Evaluation and Comparison of Ready-to-Wear (3)
Analysis of the quality of materials, design and construction in ready-to-wear garments and accessories; comparison of processes involved in manufacturing, concepts of sizing, principles of fit; aids in buying and selling.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours.)
253. Introductory Textiles (3)
A consumer-oriented approach to textile selection, use, and care. Provides a basis for a logical, consistent rationale in choosing apparel and interior textiles. Explores careers within the international textile industry.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 3 hours.)
256. Intermediate Apparel Production (3)
Prerequisites: FMD 154, 155 or 251.
Continuation of construction techniques used in apparel production with concentration on current fabrics and techniques used in contemporary ready-to-wear.
(2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory).
257. Introduction to Apparel Flat Pattern (3)
Prerequisites: FMD 154, 155 or 251.
Introduction to the design concept as it applies to flat pattern manipulation.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours.)
258. Fashion Merchandising and Design Practicum (3)
Prerequisite: FMD 155 and consent of the instructor.
Structured fashion retail work/learning experience designed to develop competencies in retail management or related fields. Students must obtain fashion retail sales position by first class period.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-activity 3 hours.)
UPPER DIVISION
351. Fashion Promotion and Sales (3)
Prerequisites: FMD 155, 251, 252 or 154.
Concepts, practices and procedures related to fashion promotion. Includes planning, directing and evaluating promotion activities such as visual merchandising, special events, publicity, and personal and non-personal selling.
(Discussion 3 hours.)
352. Computerized Apparel Flat Pattern (3)
Prerequisites: FMD 256, 257 and FCSE 387.
Use of computer aided design software for apparel pattern development.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Laboratory 6 hours.)
353. Intermediate Textiles (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 100 or 111A; FMD 155 and 253.
Interrelationship of fiber, yarn, structure, fabric geometry and finishing treatments to the textile’s appearance, comfort, durability and maintenance.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours.)
354. Analysis of Apparel Design and Tailoring (3)
Prerequisites: FMD 155, 251, 256 and 257.
Analysis of traditional and contemporary processes in the design and production of tailored apparel. Application of apparel design and production process for couture, ready-to-wear, and individually produced garments.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours.)
355. Fashion Merchandising Planning and Control (3)
Prerequisites: ELM Passage, ACCT 201, FMD 155, FCSE 387, or consent of instructor.
Concepts, practices and procedures as well as calculations and computer applications as they relate to apparel retail profit. Includes inventory methods, operating statements and purchase planning procedures.
(Discussion 3 hours.)
357. Advanced Apparel Flat Pattern (3)
Prerequisites: ELM passage, FMD 155, 251, 253, 256 and 257.
Exploration of the total design concept as it applies to pattern manipulation.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours.)
450. Cultural Perspectives of Dress (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of G.E. Foundation courses; ANTH 120 or SOC 100 or 142 and upper division standing or consent of instructor.
Factors influencing design of textiles and apparel, techniques of textile and apparel production, and human behavior in the selection of dress in societies and cultural groups. Emphasis on symbolism of textiles and clothing designs as a communicative device for expressing social and cultural values. Impact of other cultures on western dress and impact of western dress on other apparel systems.
(Seminar 3 hours.)
*452. Apparel Draping (3)
Prerequisites: FMD 353, 354 and 357, or consent of instructor.
Exploration of the total design concept as it applies to fabric manipulation.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours.)
*453. Quality Control in Fashion Merchandising and Design (3)
Prerequisites: FMD 353.
The use of target market characteristics, textile testing and product development to assure quality in products.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion 1 hour, Activity 4 hours.)
*454. Experimental Apparel Design (3)
Prerequisites: FMD 352, 452 and 453.
Exploration of clothing design and production through the experimental process. Individual investigation of the creative design process; evaluation of equipment; experiences with a variety of fabrics and techniques.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours.)
*455. Global Perspectives in Fashion Merchandising (3)
Prerequisites: FMD 351, 355, and MKTG 300, senior standing or consent of instructor.
Application of merchandising concepts for the budgeting, buying, promoting, and selling of fashion goods and apparel in global retail organizations.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion 3 hours.)
456. Historic Perspectives of Fashion (3)
Prerequisites: FMD 251, 253, HIST 131 or AH 115B.
Social, political, economic, geographic and religious forces that affect styles of fashion from antiquity to the present day. Emphasis is on the relationship of historic styles to current fashion. Primary focus is on the fashion influences of the western world.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 3 hours.)
457. International Textiles and Apparel (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 100 and 101 or 300, FMD 353, senior standing, or consent of instructor.
International, political and economic issues relevant to the textile and apparel industries. Emphasis on understanding international aspects of the textile and apparel industries in the United States.
(Seminar 3 hours.)
*458. Fashion Product Development (3)
Prerequisites: FMD 353, senior standing, or consent of instructor.
Process of designing and engineering fashion products to be serviceable, producible, salable and profitable for various consumer market segments.
(Discussion 3 hours.)
492E. Internship in Fashion Merchandising (3)
Prerequisites: Student must be a major in Family and Consumer Sciences in the option of Fashion Merchandising; have senior standing; have a 2.5 overall GPA or a 3.0 major GPA; have approval of a faculty advisor in Fashion Merchandising and Design; consent of the instructor; and FMD 455 or 457. Each prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. A course in which a grade lower than “C” is received must be retaken and successfully completed prior to enrolling in any course for which it is a prerequisite. A student receiving a grade lower than a “C” may proceed with other courses with approval of the Area Coordinator.
Field experience in which student assumes a preprofessional role in a professional setting. Objectives developed by student with supervisor must be approved by major advisor and form the basis for evaluation.
May be repeated for 6 units maximum. (Seminar 3 hours.)
492M. Internship in Apparel Design (3)
Prerequisites: Student must be a major in Family and Consumer Sciences in the option of Textiles and Clothing; have senior standing; have a 2.5 overall GPA or a 3.0 major GPA; have approval of a faculty advisor in Fashion Merchandising and Design; have consent of the instructor; and FMD 452 or 454. Each prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. A course in which a grade lower than “C” is received must be retaken and successfully completed prior to enrolling in any course for which it is a prerequisite. A student receiving a grade lower than a “C” may proceed with other courses with approval of the Area Coordinator.
Field experience in which student assumes a preprofessional role in a professional setting. Objectives developed by student with supervisor must be approved by major advisor and form the basis for evaluation.
May be repeated for 6 units maximum. Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 3 hours.)