Psychological, aesthetic, and economic factors applied to the systematic study of dress and adornment in relationship to world cultures and the global fashion industry. Prerequisites: None.

Consideration of historic factors influencing fashion and fashion change with special emphasis on historic costume. Prerequisites: None.

Explores the various levels and specialized segment of the fashion industry, the principles of fashion, the fundamentals of merchandising apparel, consumers' influence on demand and marketing activities. Prerequisites: None.

Basic apparel construction techniques. Use of commercial patterns and sewing machine in the construction of basic garments. Prerequisites: None.

Intermediate clothing construction techniques. Emphasis on fit and construction details of commercial patterns.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in TEC110 or permission of Instructor.

Skills and techniques used in the construction of garments made from knit fabrics.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in TEC111, or THP206, or permission of Instructor.

Overview of the fashion design industry. Includes terminology, fashion trends, elements and principles of design, sources of inspiration, fabric selection, sketching and costing a collection, an introduction to pattern making techniques, and global fashion centers' design and manufacturing specialties. Prerequisites: None.

Proportions and techniques used in drawing fashion figures and clothing. Introduction of media and illustrative styles for portfolio design, trade sketches, and fashion advertisements. Prerequisites: None.

An examination of the principles of design including line, color, balance, and texture as they relate to the display of merchandise. Participation in displays, field trips, and individual projects. Prerequisites: None.

Advanced garment construction techniques. Emphasis on lined jacket construction and working with patterned and specialty fabrics.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in TEC111, or THP206, or permission of Instructor.

Study of textile fibers, yarns, fabrication, color and finishes and their impact on product performance. Includes labeling laws, fiber manufacturing processes, technical textiles, fiber properties, care, end use, and global sustainability efforts. Prerequisites: None.

Creation of pattern designs by flat pattern methods. Produce a variety of styles. Production of an original pattern design and garment.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in TEC111, or THP206, or permission of Instructor.

Construction techniques used in couture sewing. Includes fabric selection, fabric preparation, hand sewing, garment shaping, edge finishes, embellishments, and closures. Emphasis on fitting and couture construction techniques used to construct skirts, pants, blouses, dresses, sleeves, pockets, jackets, coats, and evening wear.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in TEC111, or THP206, or permission of Instructor.

Practical application in designing clothing/patterns using flat pattern method. Principles of flat pattern and use of sloper reviewed. Includes creation of woven and knit original designs.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in TEC225 or permission of Instructor.

This course is designed to assist students in the preparation and presentation of an original professional portfolio. Students will design, produce, and present artistic sketches and illustrations of fashion figures wearing designs, flats for garment designs, and fabric swatches/samples selected for designs. Including but not limited to using computer-assisted design software, presentation boards, and other required components in the field of portfolio development.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in TEC134 and permission of Department or Division. TEC221 is recommended.

Methods of clothing selection, coordination, evaluation, and planning to meet men's and women's wardrobe needs. Prerequisites: None.

Work experience in fashion design business or industry. Work hours are coordinated for a minimum of 80 hours per semester. Supervision and evaluation by internship coordinator.

Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Work experience in fashion design business or industry. Fifteen hours of work weekly. Supervision and evaluation by an internship coordinator.

Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Retail Merchandising work experience in a Fashion Retail business or industry. Supervision and evaluation by an internship coordinator. Eighty hours of designated work, per credit per semester.

Prerequisites: Completion of at least twelve (12) college credits, minimum 2.6 grade point average, and be able to obtain a position related to student's academic or career goals (student's present job may qualify); or permission of Instructor.

Retail Merchandising work experience in a Fashion Retail business or industry. Supervision and evaluation by an internship coordinator. Eighty hours of designated work, per credit per semester.

Prerequisites: Completion of at least twelve (12) college credits, minimum 2.6 grade point average, and be able to obtain a position related to student's academic or career goals (student's present job may qualify); or permission of Instructor.

Alteration work experience in a business or industry. Supervision and evaluation by an internship coordinator. Eighty hours of designated work, per credit per semester.

Prerequisites: Completion of at least twelve (12) college credits, minimum 2.6 grade point average, and be able to obtain a position related to student's academic or career goals (student's present job may qualify); or permission of Instructor.

Alteration work experience in a business or industry. Supervision and evaluation by an internship coordinator. Eighty hours of designated work, per credit per semester.

Prerequisites: Completion of at least twelve (12) college credits, minimum 2.6 grade point average, and be able to obtain a position related to student's academic or career goals (student's present job may qualify); or permission of Instructor.

Costume Design and Production work experience in a business or industry. Supervision and evaluation by an internship coordinator. Eighty hours of designated work, per credit per semester.

Prerequisites: Completion of at least twelve (12) college credits, minimum 2.6 grade point average, and be able to obtain a position related to student's academic or career goals (student's present job may qualify); or permission of Instructor.

Costume Design and Production work experience in a business or industry. Supervision and evaluation by an internship coordinator. Eighty hours of designated work, per credit per semester.

Prerequisites: Completion of at least twelve (12) college credits, minimum 2.6 grade point average, and be able to obtain a position related to student's academic or career goals (student's present job may qualify); or permission of Instructor.