COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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.

MPDV 4100 — 6 UNITS PRODUCTION PATTERN DRAFTING

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.

COMPUTERIZED PATTERNMAKING APPLICATIONS MPDV 3450

MPDV 4200 — 3 UNITS

TRIM DEVELOPMENT & APPLICATION

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 cost-ing estimates. Prerequisite: MPDV 3200

ADVANCED TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATION I

MPDV 4250 — 3 UNITS

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN DESIGN

Students advance their illustration skills focusing on the speed and accuracy required for the devel-opment 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

MPDV 4400 — 3 UNITS

SUPPLY CHAIN & LIFECYCLE PLANNING

MPDV 3700 — 3 UNITS 3-D PATTERN MAKING

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

Prerequisite: MPDV 3600A

Students explore applications of 3-D fashion design software to create virtual, true-to-life garment vi-sualization. They work to create new efficiencies in the design process, prototype development, pattern drafting, fit analysis and supply chain management.

MPDV 4500 — 3 UNITS INTERNSHIP

In this advanced course in developing patterns using Gerber Technology, students focus on the creation of production-ready patterns from tech-nical specification sketches as well as finished garments. They learn to ensure fit by modifying pro-duction patterns while maintaining performance and design integrity. The course examines principles of grading (including manual techniques of chart grad-ing) and industry spreading and cutting techniques, as well as the use of computerized markers, which the students themselves create. Prerequisite: MPDV 3450

Students research and analyze how trims are used for function, decoration, and support in the develop-ment of garments for a variety of product categories and target markets. Field trips to local suppliers enable students to observe and evaluate trim selec-tion 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 proto-types. Prerequisite: MPDV 3300

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:

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 de-veloped 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-mak-ing, line planning and creation, technical design, sourcing, production, and distribution. Students demonstrate proficiency in communication skills through a variety of written and oral projects.

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