Department of Textiles and Consumer Sciences - Apparel Design and Technology Department of Textiles and Consumer Sciences Apparel Design and Technology Students in this creative program gain experience designing clothing that is both fashionable and functional.
Students learn to design and produce apparel both manually and using computer-aided design systems.
From concept to costing, every phase of apparel product development is covered, including patternmaking, grading, marker making, spreading, cutting, and assembly. Coursework emphasizes elements and principles of visual design as applied to apparel design and technology. Students also study psychology, economics, and other applicable subjects. FSU graduates can be found in well-known firms in the major design centers of New York, Miami, Dallas, and Los Angeles as well as with apparel manufacturers throughout the United States and abroad. More information is found on individual websites.