MPDV 3250 — 3 UNITS

QUALITY ASSURANCE IN TECHNICAL DESIGN

An examination of the processes required to control apparel quality, with emphasis on current quality standards in the global fashion supply chain across various retail price ranges. Students conduct quality testing during the various stages of product development, carefully considering compliance issues in fabric and trim choices, textile color application, factory sewing processes, and garment fit. The course also surveys current government regulations and individual company standards for testing at all stages of product development. Prerequisite: MPDV 3100

MPDV 3300 — 3 UNITS

FABRIC MANAGEMENT

A comprehensive analysis of textile materials in which students deepen their understanding of fiber and fabric choices suitable for specific garment types and end-use applications. Students in this culminating course synthesize all they have learned about contemporary textiles, garment performance and construction, industry-standard technology, and price-point structures appropriate to specific markets. The course also examines legal issues currently impacting the textiles industry.

MPDV 3450 — 3 UNITS

COMPUTERIZED PATTERNMAKING APPLICATIONS

In this course, students reinforce skills developed in previous manual pattern drafting classes and apply their knowledge to create patterns using Gerber Accumark software. They explore additional techniques for drafting prototype patterns from specifications, inspiration garments, and sketches. Students also plot completed patterns and create sample markers to determine fabric yields for costing estimates. Prerequisite: MPDV 3200

MPDV 3600A — 3 UNITS

ADVANCED TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION I

Students advance their illustration skills focusing on the speed and accuracy required for the development of industry standard technical flat sketches of garments and trims. Emphasis is on the creation, storage, and reuse of digital assets and on formatting and organizing digital files. Prerequisite: MPDV 3200

MPDV 3600B — 3 UNITS

ADVANCED TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION II

In this continuation of MPDV 3600A, students master their skills in technical flat illustration and file management. They learn to integrate the use of photography in communicating fit corrections and style revisions. Students are further challenged to apply their skills across a variety of industry requirements. Prerequisite: MPDV 3600A

MPDV 4100 — 6

UNITS PRODUCTION PATTERN DRAFTING

In this advanced course in developing patterns using Gerber Technology Pattern Design, students focus on the creation of production-ready patterns

from technical specification sketches as well as finished garments. They learn to ensure fit by modifying the pattern with Gerber Technology 3-D Pattern Design while maintaining performance and design integrity. The course examines principles of grading (including manual techniques of chart grading) and industry spreading and cutting techniques, as well as the use of computerized markers, which the students themselves create. Prerequisite: MPDV 3450

MPDV 4200 — 3 UNITS

TRIM DEVELOPMENT & APPLICATION

Students research and analyze how trims are used for function, decoration, and support in the development of garments for a variety of product categories and target markets. Field trips to local suppliers enable students to observe and evaluate trim selection and construction methods appropriate for trim application and surface embellishments. Students also learn to document specifications for trims and are challenged to provide innovative solutions for the use of trim when developing garment prototypes. Prerequisite: MPDV 3300

MPDV 4250 — 3 UNITS

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN DESIGN

In this course, students investigate sustainability from a global perspective, examining the impact of the fashion industry on people and the planet. Research includes an analysis of transparent and responsible production practices, current industry standards and governmental compliance, innovative best practices in design, and maintenance of healthy economies within the framework of sustainability. Prerequisite: MPDV 3450

MPDV 4400 — 3 UNITS

SUPPLY CHAIN & LIFECYCLE PLANNING

This course examines how to manage the global supply chain by utilizing the lifecycle planning process necessary to ensure on-time delivery of products to the consumer. As a product manager for a newly developed product category for a major retailer, students use PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software or Excel spreadsheets to plan, schedule, and coordinate all phases of supply chain research and decision-making, line planning and creation, technical design, sourcing, production, and distribution. Students demonstrate proficiency in communication skills through a variety of written and oral projects. Prerequisite: MPDV 4250

MPDV 4500 — 3 UNITS

INTERNSHIP

Through on-the-job training, students gain valuable insight as they apply theory and skills learned in the classroom to actual work situations and explore career options in technical design. Prerequisite: MPDV 4100

MPDV 4550 — 3 UNITS

PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT & ANALYSIS I

In part one of this capstone course, students undertake the design process of creating a cohesive