MNWR 3550 — 6 UNITS
COLLECTION DESIGN FOR MENSWEAR
Students engage in researching and designing collections for specific menswear markets. The importance of costing and achieving a proper balance of design categories is examined. Students travel to Central America to experience the development and production of menswear apparel.
MNWR 3650 — 3 UNITS
DESIGNING MEN'S ACCESSORIES
Students research the different menswear accessory categories and then apply design principles in creating a group of casual men's accessories which reflects the concept of their apparel line.
MNWR 3700 — 3 UNITS
PRESENTATION & ANALYSIS
This capstone course focuses on the development of a menswear collection. The course synthesizes design and construction skills with marketing and operational functions in creating a cohesive line. Students present their collection to industry experts.
MNWR 3780 — 3 UNITS
MARKETING COMMUNICATION FOR MENSWEAR
This course provides a framework for the student to apply marketing communication and social media methodology in developing a strategy that supports the promotion of a menswear line in today's competitive marketplace.
MNWR 3800 — 3 UNITS
DIGITAL KNITWEAR DESIGN
In this course, students utilize color predictive and trend resources to interpret seasonal palettes from the menswear market into a variety of patterns. Unique stitches are introduced by the process of machine knitting, including cast-on and cast-off, basic stitches, gauge, and tension. Students study the principles and elements of color and design as they relate to stitch structure in knit fabrics and garments, gaining an in-depth understanding of knit structure and surface design treatments as they apply to the menswear market. Students are introduced to Stoll M1 Plus software and STOLL industrial knitting equipment. Finally, students develop a knitwear garment which is part of their collection presentation to industry.
MNWR 3820 — 3 UNITS
DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES FOR MENSWEAR
The course explores the new organizational models and channels of distribution used in the menswear industry to reach target customers and reflect their cyber lifestyles. Physical distribution/ logistics are analyzed for their appropriateness in the current marketplace.
MPDV
MPDV 1500 — 3 UNITS
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FUNDAMENTALS
An introductory course that highlights the processes involved in the preproduction phase of apparel product development: planning, forecasting, fabrication, developing silhouettes and specifications, pricing and sourcing. Students examine the best practices of the most successful brands in the fashion business to understand how companies must position themselves to be successful in this field. Career paths and job opportunities are defined and explored.
MPDV 1750 — 3 UNITS
TRENDS & FASHION FORECASTING
In this course, students combine systematic research with personal insight to produce individual trend reports that support and shape their own design objectives. As components of their research, they assess the influence of visual arts, music, and popular culture on runway, retail, and street fashion, with particular attention to the decisive impact of social media communities and fashion blogs on the art and science of current trend forecasting. Prerequisite: MMKT 1550
MPDV 1800 — 3 UNITS
FUNDAMENTALS OF SKETCHING
A flat sketching course for line development, line sheets, and specification sheets. Students learn basic drawing skills for garment illustration and the correct terminology used for identifying design details on garments.
MPDV 1850 — 3 UNITS
DIGITAL SKETCHING & RENDERING
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator and its use as a tool for drawing technical flat sketches with accurate proportions and garment details. Instruction in the use of Adobe Illustrator tools and workspace to create effectively organized and editable digital files. Prerequisite: TECH 1100
MPDV 2100 — 3 UNITS
FASHION MERCHANDISING & ASSORTMENT PLANNING
An in-depth study of the financial planning process for the apparel industry. Students are introduced to pricing principles, the purchasing process, methods of analysis, and calculating profitability. Utilizing Excel, a six month financial plan and unit plan are created by each student in a series of classroom exercises. Prerequisites: MRCH 1950, TSCI 1440
MPDV 2150 — 3 UNITS
DIGITAL PRESENTATION APPLICATIONS
An advanced course, where students integrate the use of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to develop industry-standard digital presentations. Emphasis is placed on both technical and aesthetic mastery of computer applications that are specific to the evolving needs of the fashion industry. Prerequisite: MPDV 1850