IMPD 3350 — 3 UNITS

MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS & GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

An advanced class in global management concepts and entrepreneurship that focuses on business management techniques, financing, long range strategic planning, budgeting, organizational structure, legal, and labor issues. This course also provides exposure to global management strategies. Prerequisites: IMPD 3150, IMPD 3580

IMPD 3420 — 3 UNITS

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS

Students learn efficient, effective techniques for developing digital concepts and gain proficiency in using Adobe Creative Cloud applications to create industry presentations and digital communications for the international marketplace.

IMPD 3480 — 3 UNITS

GARMENT CONSTRUCTION & COST

This course evaluates the correlation between garment construction and garment cost. Students construct and deconstruct a garment. Through a hands-on simulation students determine the appropriate product price. Prerequisites: IMPD 3120, IMPD 3300

IMPD 3580 — 3 UNITS

SOURCING TEXTILES FOR IMPORT/EXPORT

The course examines the process of sourcing textiles in the global marketplace. Emphasis is placed on methods used to research new fabric trends and their development. Prerequisite: A.A. in Apparel Industry Management, Merchandise Product Development, or Fashion Design

IMPD 3650 — 6 UNITS

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MARKETING RESEARCH STRATEGIES

International merchandising strategies are used to develop an exclusive product line geared toward the lifestyles of the target market. Students meet with the industry partner for initial product line presentation, critique, and approval. This course requires technical research to understand Product Life Cycle Management & Product Data Management. Advanced training on browser based PDM where technical specification packages are created and applied. Prerequisites: IMPD 3120, IMPD 3300

IMPD 3820 — 2 UNITS

CONSUMER FIT & SAMPLE ANALYSIS

An in-depth study of preproduction samples with an emphasis placed on fit for individual body types. Samples assessed to identify appropriate modifications for global manufacturing. Prerequisites: IMPD 3480, IMPD 3650

IMPD 3850 — 9 UNITS

MERCHANDISE SOURCING & PRODUCTION

This thesis course examines global sourcing strategies with emphasis on full value cost, labor issues, assembly procedures, fit evaluations, quality control,

customs clearance, and warehousing and shipping of finished products. This program includes field research in Asia to gain understanding of the global production cycle from the raw material stage to the finished product. Emphasis is placed on the sourcing and manufacturing of goods for a specific market. Final project is comprised of a global sourcing and manufacturing strategy with completed samples and an industry thesis presentation. Prerequisites: IMPD 3100, IMPD 3120, IMPD 3150, IMPD 3300, IMPD 3350, IMPD 3480, IMPD 3580, IMPD 3650

IMPD 3880 — 1 UNIT

GLOBAL FINANCE & BUSINESS PLANNING

International business and finance strategies are evaluated through an investigation of financial documentation and contractual agreements. Students identify business planning techniques and determine appropriate international practices for the apparel industry. Prerequisites: IMPD 3100, IMPD 3150, IMPD 3300

IMPD 3980 — 0 UNIT

INTERNSHIP (RECOMMENDED)

Students gain practical experience with applications of classroom skills to actual work situations in the area of International Manufacturing & Product Development.

INTD

INTD 1000A — 3 UNITS

SKETCHING TECHNIQUES I

An introduction to the basic techniques of representative drawing using pencil and value markers. Students sketch and critique still-life settings, interior, and exterior elements. Emphasis is placed on students' ability to produce representational drawings within a short time frame.

INTD 1000B — 3 UNITS

SKETCHING TECHNIQUES II

Further development of representational drawing techniques is emphasized. Fundamental concepts of one and two point perspective are introduced. Use of markers, both gray scale and the introduction of color marker applications are added. Exercises reinforcing conceptual drawing and design visualization are produced. Prerequisite: INTD 1000A

INTD 1090A — 3 UNITS

TECHNICAL DRAWING I

An introduction to the principles and techniques of architectural drafting. Students learn to create plans, elevations, sections, and detailed views of objects and spaces to produce construction documents to meet standard conventions.

INTD 1090B — 3 UNITS

TECHNICAL DRAWING II

This course focuses on understanding the concepts of computer-aided design and drafting, and learning the various applications of AutoCAD. Development of vocabulary and basic skills. Prerequisite: INTD 1090A