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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
KNTD 4100 — 6 UNITS FULL FASHION KNITTING MFTG 1400 — 3 UNITS APPAREL PROCESS I
In this course, students study fashion silhouettes and stylistic detailing as a basis for full-fashion knitwear construction in a studio format. The focus of the course is on shaping, patternmaking, sizing, trims, and stitch placement with an emphasis on size specifications for preproduction. Prerequisites: KNTD 3400, KNTD 3800
KNTD 4200 — 6 UNITS INDUSTRIAL STITCH PROGRAMMING
MFTG 1700 — 3 UNITS APPAREL PROCESS II
In this course, students are introduced to Stoll M1 Plus software and STOLL industrial knitting equipment. Students continue building a swatch li-brary by programming and knitting a variety of knit structures and multicolor patterns using industrial knitting machines. Prerequisites: KNTD 3400, KNTD 3700
KNTD 4400 — 6 UNITS
INDUSTRIAL SILHOUETTE PROGRAMMING
MFTG 1880 — 3 UNITS
COMPUTER SKETCHING I
This course is a continuation of KNTD 4100 and KNTD 4200 with the emphasis on shaping, pattern-making utilizing Stoll knitwear M1 Plus software.
Prerequisites: KNTD 4100, KNTD 4200
MFTG 2050 — 3 UNITS
This class introduces students to the basics of draping and flat patternmaking, sewing, garment construction, and apparel production terminology. Includes a three (3) hour lab.
This continuation of Apparel Process I covers con-temporary construction including a denim jacket, knit hoodie and 5-pocket jean, finishing processes, and emerging trends in apparel production. In-cludes a three (3) hour lab. Prerequisite: MFTG 1400
This course focuses on computer sketching pro-fessional techniques using Abobe Illustrator. The emphasis is on market-standard fashion silhou-ettes based on chosen market groups. Additionally, students are introduced to 3-D garment design with the use of CLO 3-D. Prerequisites: MFTG 2050, TSCI 1440
KNTD 4800 — 6 UNITS
KNITWEAR CONSTRUCTION STUDIO
TECHNICAL SKETCHING I
This studio course utilizes the technical skills and creativity accomplished through the previous courses in the making of a collection of knit gar-ments. This includes planning, construction, and yarn choices, as well as silhouette and preproduc-tion specifications. Prerequisites: KNTD 3700, KNTD 4100, KNTD 4200, KNTD 4400
KNTD 4850 — 3 UNITS KNITWEAR COLLECTION DESIGN
MFTG 2080 — 3 UNITS COMPUTER SKETCHING II
In this course, students plan and develop knitwear collections. This includes planning and research for both the technical and creative processes of creating a cohesive collection. Students prepare portfolios for professional presentations and inter-viewing including fabrication swatches and creative and technical illustrations to best exemplify their aesthetic, knowledge of trend, and market appli-cation. Prerequisites: KNTD 3700, KNTD 4100, KNTD 4200, KNTD 4400
MFTG
MFTG 1150 — 3 UNITS
MARKETING DYNAMICS FOR FASHION
MFTG 2120 — 3 UNITS
MERCHANDISING, COSTING & SPECIFICATION
In this introduction to the design and product development processes involved in creating fashion apparel, students examine the development of collections and groups for specific target markets and study the technical processes of costing and specifications required to produce the merchan-dise. Students develop their own line of apparel for a specific target customer and provide the technical packs necessary for production of the line. Prereq-uisites: MFTG 1150, MFTG 1400, MFTG 2050
A flat sketching class for developing hand drawn technical garment flat sketches. This course teaches students basic drawing skills, design detail terminology, and standards of proportion used in the industry.
The second computer sketching course focuses on the application of Photoshop in the fashion industry, advanced techniques using Illustrator, development of ePortfolios, and the implementation of 3-D design ideas in production, industry standard apparel CADs. Prerequisite: MFTG 1880
An examination of the four parts of the marketing mix (product, price, promotion, and distribution). Students learn how microand macro-environments influence lifestyles and buying behavior. Students, using teamwork, apply their knowledge in analyzing case studies relevant to the fashion industry.
MFTG 2330 — 3 UNITS
COMPUTER GRADING, MARKING & CUTTING
This course introduces students to the principles of pattern grading, including manual techniques of chart and stack grading. The course uses Gerber Technology’s computerized digitizing, grading, and marker-making system. Industry spreading and cutting techniques are demonstrated. Prerequisites: MFTG 1700, DESN 1760 (For Fashion Design Majors)