MFTG 4100 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DENIM MARKET
An overview of the denim market to introduce students to the adaptive design process; students use a basic jean block and adapt new styles from that block. Prerequisite: MFTG 1700
MFTG 4120 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
FASHION & FACTORING
The course examines the use of factoring to finance apparel lines and the types of factoring available. The course reviews the history of factoring and today's current practices. Prerequisite: MFTG 2500
MFTG 4130 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
ERP CONCEPTS FOR THE FASHION INDUSTRY
This course provides a full understanding of the Enterprise Resource Planning software solution (ERP). Students learn principles and procedures involved in the business applications of ERP using a completely integrated order production and inventory control processing system. Prerequisite: MFTG 2420B
MFTG 4200 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
FABRICS & FINISHES
This course focuses on identifying weaves and finishes on fabrics. Students examine the compatibility of fabric choice to garment construction. Prerequisite: TSCI 1440
MFTG 4210 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
ELEMENTS OF FIT
Principles of fit analysis and fit terminology are examined. Students learn to make fit corrections on patterns and experience doing fit corrections to actual garments. Students are exposed to technical design principles. Prerequisite: MFTG 1700
MFTG 4220 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
SUSTAINABILITY & THE FASHION INDUSTRY
This course examines how the fashion industry is responding to the greening of America. The sustainability issues facing the fashion industry include fabrications, other environmental conditions, economics, and social responsibility. Discussion focuses on sourcing green materials, green product development/production processes and how the fashion industry can use these concepts to improve brand image and increase brand equity.
MFTG 4230 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
DRAPING CONCEPTS
This beginning draping class introduces students to the draping process, enabling them to produce a draped and pinned garment from a sketch. Prerequisite: MFTG 1700
MFTG 4380 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
TRADE AGREEMENTS & THE APPAREL INDUSTRY
This course explores the impact of trade agreements (NAFTA, CAFTA, CBI, AGOA, etc.) on the apparel industry. The course reexamines the importance of infrastructure, culture, and language in manufacturing off-shore.
MFTG 4410 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
FASHION & COLOR MANAGEMENT
This course examines the role of color management in the fashion industry. Choosing color palettes, the effect of light on color, and the color management process are discussed. Prerequisites: MFTG 1880, MFTG 2120
MFTG 4450 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR APPAREL COMPANIES
This course examines a variety of promotional tools used by apparel companies. Students examine the different promotional strategies used by large firms and those used by small firms. Prerequisite: MFTG 1150
MFTG 4560 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
COMPLIANCE: DOMESTIC & GLOBAL
A focused course on a key topic of the apparel industry. Course explains federal, state, and global issues in compliance and the responsibility of manufacturers in the process.
MFTG 4580 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
PREDICTIVES, TRENDS, SHOPPING REPORTS: KEYS TO SUCCESS
An advanced course in the importance of consumer trends in developing fashion apparel. The use of predictives in line development is discussed. The use of shopping reports is also emphasized.
MFTG 4760 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
PRODUCT LICENSING: APPAREL/ENTERTAINMENT
This course explores the growth of product licensing in both the domestic and global arenas. Topics include branding through product licensing, components of product licensing, and legal issues. Prerequisite: MFTG 1150
MFTG 4810 — 1 UNIT (ELECTIVE COURSE)
IMPORT/EXPORT GUIDELINES
This course examines the organizational procedures, documentation, and considerations in importing and exporting apparel. Prerequisite: MFTG 2520
MMKT
MMKT 1550 — 3 UNITS
MARKETING & BRAND DEVELOPMENT
This course introduces and highlights the basic marketing principles which provide the framework for understanding the importance, value, and impact of marketing and brand management.
MMKT 1650 — 3 UNITS
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR & RESEARCH
A course that examines the sociological and psychological variables that shape the consumer decision-making process. Students explore a variety of methodology and research techniques for understanding consumers' wants and needs, attitude formation, purchase motivation, and consideration, as well as maximizing satisfaction and consumer loyalty. Prerequisites: MMKT 1550, MMKT 2880