campaign, and make strategic decisions about return on investment and campaign effectiveness. Prerequisites: SMED 4100, SMED 4200
SMED 4850 — 3 UNITS
CREATIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Students learn how economic, technologic and social changes can influence management practices. Through case studies and competitive analysis, students learn what kinds of management approaches should be taken to become successful in creative environment companies. Prerequisite: SMED 4200
SMED 4950 — 3 UNITS
INTERNSHIP
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 career options in the new media industry. Prerequisite: SMED 4600
TECH
TECH 1100 — 3 UNITS
INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE
This course is an introduction to design techniques, naming conventions, and digital asset management within Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students gain basic knowledge of digital design components such as vector and raster graphics, tools, and key menu items, which they use to complete work in their major areas of study. These concepts support use of industry-standard computer aided design tools and facilitate communication between designers, clients, and manufacturers.
TEXT
TEXT 1920 — 6 UNITS
DESIGN STUDIO – GEOGRAPHICS
TEXT 1920 — 6 UNITS
DESIGN STUDIO – GEOGRAPHICS
This studio course is both research and design development with the focus of global cultural influences of designs, patterns, and painting techniques. Students experiment with simple traditional print processes.
TEXT 2120 — 6 UNITS
DIGITAL KNIT STRUCTURES
In this introduction to the fundamentals of knit fabric structures, students are introduced to the basics of Stoll M1 Plus software and STOLL industrial knitting equipment. Students design, program, and knit a variety of knit structures and multicolor patterns using industrial knitting machines. Includes a three (3) hour lab.
TEXT 2330 — 6 UNITS
DIGITAL PATTERN DESIGN
This CAD studio course builds on the foundation from Introduction to Adobe course. Students expand their knowledge of tools, menus, and functions of Adobe Photoshop in the development and manipulation of printed textiles in repeating patterns and layouts. Prerequisite: TECH 1100
TEXT 2350 — 6 UNITS
PRINT & DYE
This studio course introduces students to the fundamentals of the screen printing process as used in textiles. Students use techniques demonstrated in the classroom by designing and printing repeat patterns, including establishing correct registration for printing yardage. Prerequisite: TECH 1100
TEXT 2420 — 6 UNITS
DESIGN STUDIO – NATURAL FORMS
This course develops students' drawing and painting skills through the observation of nature. Students apply the principles and elements of design by stylizing representational motifs inspired from nature into original print design and patterns.
TSCI
TSCI 1420 — 3 UNITS
HISTORIC TEXTILES
A survey of textiles from pre-Columbian, Coptic, Sassanian, Persian, Egyptian, and Peruvian through 20th century Art Deco. Emphasis is placed on the ability to analyze pattern development, materials, and constructions from historic periods. Students research how political, social, and environmental factors influence textile patterns.
TSCI 1440 — 3 UNITS
TEXTILE SCIENCE
A practical analysis of the basic components of textiles and their relationship to performance. Students examine the characteristics of fibers, yarns, methods of fabric construction, such as weaving and knitting, and survey dyes, prints, and finishes. Emphasis is placed on performance and the determination of fabric suitability in the apparel design industry.
TSCI 1500 — 3 UNITS
TEXTILES & PRODUCT ANALYSIS
Students in this course identify and select fabrics and fabric finishes to fulfill specific customer needs relating to garment structure, design aesthetic, performance, and care across divergent target market groups. Students also master the precise textile terminology essential to effective communication with designers, manufacturers, and marketers. Prerequisite: MRCH 1100
TSCI 1700 — 3 UNITS
TEXTILE TESTING FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
Students demonstrate basic knowledge of textiles by applying textile science principles to a simulated product in its development stages. By researching and testing basic components of a chosen product, students predict and then prove performance via research, testing, calculation, and analysis of test results to determine end use suitability.
TSCI 1750 — 3 UNITS
TEXTILE SCIENCE FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
This course examines the textile processes—fiber through finishing. Emphasis is placed on fiber, yarn,