and their feasibility with respect to appearance, performance expectations, and quality are examined. Prerequisite: A.A. in Apparel Industry Management, Fashion Design, Merchandise Product Development, or Merchandising & Marketing

DENM 3500 — 3 UNITS

SOURCING, PRODUCTION & COMPLIANCE

An advanced class in domestic and global production and sourcing strategies to analyze the processes of yarn purchase through finished products and global distribution. This course explores the federal regulations of denim textiles and finished goods entering the U.S. marketplace with an emphasis on consumer law, compliance, and required care. Costing is calculated and assessed. Prerequisites: DENM 3150, DENM 3400, DENM 3550A, DENM 3550B, DENM 3600, DENM 3950

DENM 3550A — 3 UNITS

DENIM CONSTRUCTION: FIT & COST I

Students research past and present jeans to analyze how the construction and patternmaking methods affect the fit of a five pocket jean and the aesthetic look of various wash processes. A five-pocket jean is designed, patterned, and sampled along with a complete technical package. Prerequisite: A.A. in Apparel Industry Management, Fashion Design, Merchandise Product Development, or Merchandising & Marketing

DENM 3550B — 3 UNITS

DENIM CONSTRUCTION: FIT & COST II

Students learn construction methods and the order of assembly used to make denim garments. Students identify and evaluate construction techniques, fabric selection strategies, style details, machinery capabilities, production processes, cost, and compare innovative practices and products to analyze the differences in construction between various market segments and the effects on costing. Prerequisite: DENM 3550A

DENM 3600 — 9 UNITS

DENIM INDUSTRY SEMINAR

An in-depth study tour in which students visit the entire product development cycle of denim processing facilities. Students journal the process from design through production and the purpose of each step in the product lifecycle. Course includes a directed global study tour to complete this research. Prerequisites: DENM 3000, DENM 3150, DENM 3300, DENM 3400, DENM 3550A

DENM 3700 — 3 UNITS

DENIM PROCESS II

This advanced process course takes students into an industry wash house. Students are required to analyze denim choices for finishing and application to their specific consumer. They are required to complete industry standard technical packages detailing wash development. Samples are reviewed and students will be responsible for the process, application, and corrections to complete the aesthetic process on the denim textile. Prerequisites: DENM 3150, DENM 3400, DENM 3950

DENM 3750 — 3 UNITS

DENIM FIT ANALYSIS

This is an advanced course based on the principles of fit as it applies to denim products. The learning process includes the creation of a basic block based off of the evaluation of a fit session. Students design, pattern, and complete a prototype sample. Students identify fit corrections and then apply them to the patterns and samples. Prerequisites: DENM 3550A, DENM 3550B

DENM 3800 — 3 UNITS

NEGOTIATION & COMMUNICATION

A course in effective organizational communication, with emphasis on advanced oral articulation skills. Students examine the dynamics of individual and group communication in preparation for full-scaled, business-specific, informative deliberations. Students use computer technology, visual aids, and statistical data to enhance the impact and clarity of their presentations. Prerequisite: A.A. in Apparel Industry Management, Merchandise Product Development, Fashion Design, or Merchandising & Marketing

DENM 3850 — 3 UNITS

BRAND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Students combine systematic research to consider the impact of social media platforms on the brand identity. Students research and analyze how the denim industry uses labels, hang tags, and hardware to brand products. Students analyze the principles of entrepreneurship based upon leading brands and their competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Strategies of management and branding styles are explored. Prerequisites: DENM 3000, DENM 3600, DENM 3950

DENM 3950 — 3 UNITS

DENIM LINE COLLECTION

This capstone class challenges students to develop an exclusive denim product collection geared toward the lifestyle of the target market. Students research denim fabric options, wash standards, retail, branding, style trends, and fit to create consumer branded merchandise. This course requires technical research to understand Product Lifecycle Management and techniques to illustrate denim standards using Adobe Suite. Prerequisites: DENM 3000, DENM 3150, DENM 3300, DENM 3400, DENM 3550A

DESN

DESN 1150 — 3 UNITS

FASHION SKETCHING FOR DESIGN I

Students learn the proportions and techniques for sketching the nine-head figure.

DESN 1250 — 3 UNITS

INDUSTRY SEWING

This course introduces students to industry sewing techniques with an emphasis on operating the power sewing machine. Students produce a completed garment by applying all of the techniques taught in the course.