Apparel, Textiles and Design (B.S.F.C.S.)
This major considers apparel, textiles and design as basic human needs, consumer products, historical and cultural artifacts, and communication tools. Students who wish to graduate in Apparel, Textiles and Design (ATD) must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all required ATD coursework.
Students are required to complete an advisor-approved focus area of 18 credits. Students select their focus area at the end of their Sophomore year. Standard program focus areas are Design, Marketing/Merchandising, and Product Development. Students may choose a related focus area by submitting a proposal to ATD Faculty clearly showing the relationship between Apparel, Textiles and Design and their proposed area of focus relative to the industry, career goals, and emerging opportunities. Other focus areas may include Costume Design, Advertising, Business, or International Studies. Upon approval a double major or minor could also be used instead as long as the other content area is relative to Apparel, Textiles and Design.
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3) and:
World Art and Culture (3 cr) |
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Marketing (3 cr) |
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Fundamentals of Public Speaking (2 cr) |
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Individual and Family Development (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Fashion and the Apparel Industry (3 cr) |
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Textiles (3 cr) |
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Apparel Construction and Assembly Processes (3 cr) |
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Apparel Product Development (3 cr) |
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Patternmaking (3 cr) |
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History of Western Dress (3 cr) |
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Dress and Culture (3 cr) |
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Apparel Product Line Development: Senior Capstone (3 cr) |
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Consumer Economic Issues (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Intro to Psychology (3 cr) |
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Intro to Sociology (3 cr) |
One of the following (3-4 cr):
Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr) |
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Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr) |
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Foundations of Economic Analysis (4 cr) |
Anthropology elective (3 cr)
Computer applications elective (2-3 cr)
Additional FCS credits outside of the CTD curriculum (6 cr)
An area of emphasis selected with the guidance of an advisor (18 cr)
Courses to total 128 credits for this degree