Design projects will focus on creativity, fit, quality, and originality of finished garments. An elective course that gives a more in-depth study of pattern making and an understanding of the production processes using CAD to create and manipulate patterns of original designs, grade them to necessary sizes, and create a marker for the style based on a hypothetical cutting ticket. In this elective course, using different media, the student is able to explore illustrative ways to best show a garment on stylized figures. An elective course in introduction to major areas of accessory design. Various types of hats, shoes, handbags, and belts are analyzed in terms of materials, construction, and presentation.
Students acquire hands-on techniques in creating finished products.
An elective course that uses industry-based sewing techniques and methods required for the designing of tailored garments, including suits, jackets, and coats. This course investigates the inherent problems and challenges in opening and managing a small business. It enables students to recognize and solve basic financial, managerial, operational, and marketing problems. This course gives a basic knowledge of the mathematical factors involved in profitable merchandising. It introduces computerized mathematical tools which aid in merchandise selection and selling by using quantitative and qualitative criteria.