1997-1998 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Clothing, Textiles and Fashion Merchandising |
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1997-1998 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Clothing, Textiles and Fashion Merchandising |
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| CTFM 171. Clothing and Human Behavior | 3 cr. | |
| Interrelationships of clothing and behavior from aspects of culture, social, psychological, and economic. Open to nonmajor men and women. | ||
| CTFM 178. Fundamentals of Fashion | 3 cr. | |
| Survey of the fashion business from fiber to end product. | ||
| CTFM 200. Special Topics | 1-4 cr. | |
| Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester and a total of 9 credits toward a degree. | ||
| CTFM 255. Applied Clothing Design | 3 cr. | |
| Application of art principles in the study of clothing, emphasizing fashion terminology, for the application of clothing selection to personal and client use. | ||
| CTFM 270. Fashion Illustration | 3 cr. (1+4P) | |
| Human figure sketches and fashion illustration as a form of communication. Emphasis on color, proportion, cut, and fabric detail. Prerequisites: CTFM255, ART 110G. | ||
| CTFM 273. Concepts in Apparel Construction | 3 cr. (1+4P) | |
| Application of generalizations and principles of garment construction to varied fabrics and designs. Analysis and evaluation of apparel merchandise with emphasis on the quality of garment construction. | ||
| CTFM 300. Special Topics | 1-4 cr. | |
| Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 4 credits per semester and a total of 9 credits toward a degree. | ||
| CTFM 333. Apparel Production | 3 cr. | |
| Investigation of the procedures involved in garment manufacturing, with implications for computer-aided design and manufacturing applications. Prerequisites: CTFM178, CS 110G or equivalent, and CTFM273 | ||
| CTFM 364. Historic Fashion IAncient to 1700 | 3 cr. | |
| A study of the clothing worn and produced by and for families from ancient times to 1700. Prerequisite: CTFM 171. Corequisite: CTFM371 or consent of instructor. | ||
| CTFM 365. Historic Fashion II1700 to Present | 3 cr. | |
| A study of the clothing worn and produced by and for families from 1700 to present. Prerequisite: CTFM364 or consent of instructor. | ||
| CTFM 371. Textiles Science | 3 cr. (1+4P) | |
| Study of fabrics used for modern clothing, furnishings, and miscellaneous end uses. Textiles testing procedures explored. Prerequisites: CHEM 110G or consent of instructor. | ||
| CTFM 372. Fashion Merchandising | 3 cr. | |
| The apparel industry from designing through manufacturing and distribution to retailers. Prerequisites: CTFM171, CTFM178, and CTFM 255. | ||
| CTFM 402. Field ExperienceMarketing Training | 1-6 cr. | |
| Practical experience in clothing manufacturing or retailing. Supervised by resident faculty and supervisor at the work site. Report required. Open to majors only. Prerequisite: CTFM372 or consent of instructor. | ||
| CTFM 470. Fashion Trend Analysis | 3 cr. | |
| Exploration of various sociocultural factors that influence the consumer's acceptance or rejection of fashion trends past. Current and future patterns identified, described, and analyzed. Prerequisite: junior, senior, graduate standing, or consent of instructor. | ||
| CTFM 472. Flat Pattern Design | 3 cr. (1+4P) | |
| Adaptation of standard patterns to individual proportions, designing through the medium of flat pattern. Prerequisites: CTFM255, CTFM273, or consent of instructor. | ||
| CTFM 473. Tailoring | 3 cr. (1+4P) | |
| Principles of tailoring applied to traditional and contemporary methods of construction. Prerequisite: CTFM 273. | ||
| CTFM 474. Fashion Promotion | 3 cr. | |
| Application of media to the communication of clothing information to the public. Prerequisite: CTFM372 or consent of instructor. | ||
| CTFM 475.Fashion Buying | 3 cr. | |
| Fundamental principles and procedures for successful merchandising of fashion goods, responsibilities of buyers, fashion trends, consumer demands, and merchandising arithmetic. Prerequisites: ACCT 201, CTFM 372, and CTFM 474. | ||
| CTFM 476. Apparel Design by Draping | 3 cr. (1+4P) | |
| Theory and application of design in various fabrics and styles using three-dimensional forms in solving problems and developing designs. Prerequisites: CTFM261 and CTFM 273. | ||
| CTFM 482. Creative Clothing Design | 3 cr. (1+4P) | |
| Application of flat pattern and draping techniques in the design of apparel. Prerequisites: CTFM472, CTFM 476, or consent of instructor. | ||
| CTFM 484.Clothing for Special Needs | 3 cr. (1+4P) | |
| Selection, adaptation, and design of clothing that is functional and attractive for special needs populations such as for active sportswear, the handicapped, the elderly, and various specialty populations. Prerequisite: CTFM 472 and CTFM 476. | ||
| CTFM 489.Fashion Markets | 2 cr. | |
| Investigation of fashion merchandising activities through market visits in major fashion centers. Supervised by resident faculty. A report is required. Prerequisite: CTFM 372 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for additional credit. | ||
| CTFM 492. Special Problems | 1-4 cr. | |
| Individual research study in a selected subject area of home economics. Maximum of 4 credits per semester and a total of 6 credits toward a degree. | ||