Apparel Product Development.

Catalog description

This advanced level course provides TAMM students with a simulated experience in product development processes and apparel production. Building upon introductory courses, students will apply fashion terminology, construction, textile science, and retail management principles to simulate the three levels of the industry design, production & sales. Students will engage in the design process, will learn flat pattern design and advanced construction skills to address production challenges. In addition, students will utilize analytical skills to cost and source as well as analyze global market challenges. Students will synthesize design concepts, advanced production technology, the development of merchandising in the modern market, including analysis of target markets, analyze the source, cost and development of a product in that market in presentation form Prerequisite:(s) FACS 161 , TAMM 171 , TAMM 172 , TAMM 271 , TAMM 272 , TAMM 274 , TAMM 373 , TAMM 376 , TAMM 379 .