Innovative Thinking Students create technical design solutions for new products in their final Design Thinking courses.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
APPAREL TECHNICAL DESIGN
The Bachelor of Science in Apparel Technical Design Program prepares students for a career in design engineering and product development for the global fashion industry. The program provides a sequential curriculum that fosters creativity, technical expertise, critical literacy, and knowledge of innovative technologies. Students gain practical experience through internships and industrysponsored events, and become proficient in prototype development, fit analysis, and supply chain management.
What Our Students Learn In our program, students learn how to translate design concepts into production-ready prototype specifications that result in great fitting and performing products. Students master garment construction, fit, and fabric application, integrating technology into their decision-making as they collaborate on class projects.
Why FIDM A required internship, visits to production facilities, and interactions with local fashion companies give students networking opportunities. Students create working prototypes with the latest technology, and a senior portfolio project with a focus on sustainable solutions.
REQUIRED CLASSES FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.)
| BUMT 4840 | Studies in Leadership+ | 3 |
| GNST 2530 | Principles of Kinesiology+ | 3 |
| GNST 2530L | Principles of Kinesiology Lab+ | 1 |
| GNST 2570 | Microeconomics+ | 3 |
| GNST 2630 | Principles of Chemistry+ | 3 |
| GNST 2870 | Macroeconomics+ | 3 |
| GNST 3000 | World Political History+ | 3 |
| GNST 3050 | Writing for Business Professionals+ | 3 |
| GNST 3400 | Social Psychology+ | 3 |
| GNST 3500 | Professional Presentation+ | 3 |
| GNST 3900 | Issues in Contemporary Society+ | 3 |
| MPDV 3100 | Garment Construction & Analysis | 3 |
| MPDV 3200 | Pattern & Fit Analysis | 6 |
| MPDV 3250 | Quality Assurance in Technical Design | 3 |
| MPDV 3300 | Fabric Management | 3 |
| MPDV 3450 | Computerized Patternmaking Applications | 3 |
| MPDV 3600A | Advanced Technical Illustration I | 3 |
| MPDV 3600B | Advanced Technical Illustration II | 3 |
| MPDV 3700 | 3-D Pattern Making | 3 |
| MPDV 4100 | Production Pattern Drafting | 6 |
| MPDV 4200 | Trim Development & Application | 3 |
| MPDV 4250 | Sustainable Practices in Design | 3 |
| MPDV 4400 | Supply Chain & Lifecycle Planning | 3 |
| MPDV 4500 | Internship | 3 |
| MPDV 4600 | Design Thinking: Research & Ideation | 3 |
| MPDV 4700 | Prototype Development & Analysis (6 hours)* | 3 |
| MPDV 4850 | Design Thinking: Implementation | 3 |
| TSCI 3250 | Technical & Performance Textiles | 3 |
| TSCI 3500 | Denim Development & Finishing | 3 |
| Total Units of Credit | 91 |
+ Available as an online (distance learning) course.
*Three (3)-hour lab included in 6 hours
This program is available on the Los Angeles campus.
Prerequisite: FIDM degree in Merchandise Product Development
One-on-one advisement is available to students from other FIDM Majors to consider eligibility for special admissions to this program. Contact the appropriate department chairperson.