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1999-2000 Undergraduate
Catalog Course Descriptions - Clothing, Textiles, and Fashion Merchandising |
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1999-2000 Undergraduate
Catalog Course Descriptions - Clothing, Textiles, and Fashion Merchandising |
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| CTFM 171. Clothing and Human Behavior |
3 cr. |
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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. |
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Survey of the fashion business from fiber to end product.
| CTFM 200. Special Topics |
1-4 cr. |
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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. |
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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) |
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Human figure sketches and fashion illustration as a form of communication. Emphasis on color, proportion, cut, and fabric detail. Prerequisites: CTFM 255, ART 110G.
| CTFM 273. Concepts in Apparel Construction |
3 cr. (1+4P) |
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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. |
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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. |
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Investigation of the procedures involved in garment manufacturing, with implications for computer-aided design and manufacturing applications. Prerequisites: CTFM 178, CS 110G or equivalent, and CTFM 273
| CTFM 364. Historic Fashion I-Ancient to 1700 |
3 cr. |
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A study of the clothing worn and produced by and for families from ancient times to 1700. Prerequisite: CTFM 171. Corequisite: CTFM 371 or consent of instructor.
| CTFM 365. Historic Fashion II-1700 to Present |
3 cr. |
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A study of the clothing worn and produced by and for families from 1700 to present. Prerequisite: CTFM 364 or consent of instructor.
| CTFM 371. Textile Science |
3 cr. (1+4P) |
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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. |
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The apparel industry from designing through manufacturing and distribution to retailers. Prerequisites: CTFM 171, CTFM 178, and CTFM 255.
| CTFM 384. Clothing for Special Needs |
3 cr. |
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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: consent of instructor.
| CTFM 402. Field Experience-Marketing Training |
1-6 cr. |
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Practical experience in clothing manufacturing or retailing. Supervised by resident faculty and supervisor at the work site. Report required. Open to majors only. Prerequisite: CTFM 372 or consent of instructor.
| CTFM 470. Fashion Trend Analysis |
3 cr. |
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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) |
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Adaptation of standard patterns to individual proportions, designing through the medium of flat pattern. Prerequisites: CTFM 255, CTFM 273, or consent of instructor.
| CTFM 473. Tailoring |
3 cr. (1+4P) |
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Principles of tailoring applied to traditional and contemporary methods of construction. Prerequisite: CTFM 273.
| CTFM 474. Fashion Promotion |
3 cr. |
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Application of media to0 the communication of clothing information to the public. Prerequisite: CTFM 372 or consent of instructor.
| CTFM 475. Fashion Buying |
3 cr. |
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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) |
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Theory and application of design in various fabrics and styles using three-dimensional forms in solving problems and developing designs. Prerequisites: CTFM 261 and CTFM 273.
| CTFM 482. Creative Clothing Design |
3 cr. (1+4P) |
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Application of flat pattern and draping techniques in the design of apparel. Prerequisites: CTFM 472, CTFM 476, or consent of instructor.
| CTFM 489. Fashion Markets |
2 cr. |
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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. |
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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.