Construction techniques, sizing, material evaluation and assembly management. Quality analysis and introduction to computer-aided design. Laboratory experiences concentrate on the creative process and development of illustrative techniques. The theory of fashion merchandising and its application to basic retailing procedures, the responsibility of the buyer, and procedures used to determine consumer demand, merchandise selection, and pricing. Special emphasis on computer-aided design application as related to sizing, sloper development, and pattern drafting.
Creative laboratory processes from design to finished product.
The design, manufacturing, selection, installation, and performance of interior fabrics. Labeling, warranty programs, testing and safety requirements for both residential and commercial uses. Sociological, economic, religious, and political factors affecting the history of costume and resulting fashion changes from antiquity to the early 20th century. Use of department's historic costume collection. Lectures and tours by designers, manufacturers, and retailers.