Designers generate attractive and functional solutions to design challenges whether it be a high fashion inaugural ball gown for the First Lady or garments for aeronautical pioneers living in a space station. The successful designer must be creative, consumer sensitive, technically competent and able to interface with production engineers and sales representatives. Courses in the Apparel Design and Technology curriculum include content related to design principles, idea generation, fashion illustration, pattern making, computer-aided design, product development, apparel assembly, production technology, textiles, and quality evaluation. Supporting coursework in art, economics, and psychology is also required.
Internships are available on a competitive basis.
Students are also encouraged to participate in design competitions, some of which carry monetary awards. Some courses may fulfill both general education and prerequisite requirements. A Life Span Dev. See page vii for a more complete explanation. Admission Requirements to Major Program of Studies To be admitted, students must complete at least 52 semester hours of coursework with an adjusted FSU GPA of 2.0 and at least half the hours required in Liberal Studies, including freshman English and mathematics or an A. A. degree.