Apparel Product Design Courses

APD 200 Fundamentals of Apparel Product Development (3:2:3)
Pr. CARS major
Introduction to fundamentals of apparel product development. Emphasis on identifying, utilizing and developing technical skills in apparel production. Exemption from sewing proficiency exam with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

APD 242 Design Principles Applied to Textile Products (3:3)
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in CRS 231.
Application of the elements and principles of design to analysis of textile products and solution of design problems. Emphasis on textile product design evaluations through verbal and written communications.

APD 244 Visual Communication for the Textile Products Industry (3:2:3).
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 242.
Survey of industry methods for communicating design concepts and presenting finished products. Emphasis is on use of media and development techniques for rendering fabrics and textile product designs. (FA)

APD 250 Product Design Studio I: Process and Structure (3:2:3)
Pr. MAT 115, grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 242 and CRS 211 and passing the Apparel Product Construction Proficiency Efficiency Exam.
Analysis and assembly of apparel/textile products considering product design specifications, input materials, equipment requirement, quality and cost. Use of industrial equipment to assembly textile products. (SP)

APD 251 Principles of Apparel Evaluation (2:1:3)
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 250.
An examination and evaluation of ready-to-wear apparel including terminologies, production techniques and price/quality relationships.

APD 310 Portfolio Development for Apparel Design (2:2)
Pr. APD 244, 250.
Development of a professional design portfolio that will emphasize investigation of specific apparel markets, target customers, seasons and fabrications, and various illustrative techniques.

APD 341 Apparel Design Techniques (3:1:5)
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 250.
Development of apparel designs by flat pattern techniques and original design process. (FA)

APD 342 Product Design Studio (3:2:3)
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 250.
Flat pattern drafting techniques in development of slopers, master patterns, and original designs as well as theory and practical application of pattern grading and fit. (SP)

APD 441 Computer Applications for Textile Products (3:2:3)
Pr. ISM 110, grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 244.
Utilization of general graphics programs and CAD systems used extensively in the fashion industry to create digital presentation boards, fashion graphics, woven and print textile designs, and technical specification packages.

APD 443 Product Design Studio III: Creative and Experimental Design (3:1:6)
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 342.
Principles and methods of apparel design by draping; manipulation of fabric on three-dimensional body form; emphasis on creative solutions to design problems and the interrelationship between fabric, design, and form. (FA)

APD 444 Product Design Studio IV: Technical Design (3:1:6)
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 443 senior majors only.
Comprehension of basic sizing systems based on body properties of men, women, and children.  Grading concepts and fit principles relative to specific markets, end uses, aesthetics, and comfort. (FA)

APD 452 Textile Products Production Management (3:3)
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in CRS 211, 231 and 312.
Overview of management issues in textile product production including raw material selection and evaluation, computer integration, equipment selection, planning production, costing, and quality control. Traditional and modular manufacturing systems are analyzed. (SP)

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Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies Courses

CRS 211 Textile Science Fiber to Finish(3:3)
Principles of fiber science with the emphasis on fiber chemical composition, physical structure, and properties; analyses of yarn and fabric structures and their characterization; and fundamentals of coloration and finishing.

CRS 221 Culture, Human Behavior, and Clothing (3:3)
Interaction of clothing and textiles with the individual and society: sociological and psychological implications for non-western cultures. [NW] - Global Marker

CRS 231 Introduction to Apparel and Consumer Retailing: From Concept to Consumer(3:3)
Interaction of the consumer with apparel, retail, and associated industries. Overview of industry processes from raw material to consumption for apparel and other consumer products. Career opportunities explored.

CRS 255 Consumer Survival: Coping with Rights and Responsibilities(3:3)
Study of consumers and consumer choices, big and small, right and wrong, in today's complex, ever-changing marketplace. Consumer rights, responsibilities, and diversity considered. Basis for informed and wise consumer decisions.

CRS 312 Quality Analysis of Consumer Goods (3:2:3)
Pr. CHE 101 or 103, CHE 110.
Study of the properties of textile fibers, yarns, and finished fabrics using standard methods of textile evaluation and basic statistics.

CRS 321 Social Psychology of Dress (3:3)
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in SOC 101 or 341 or PSY 121.
Social and cognitive processes related to the meanings people assign to clothing cues when perceiving one another. Focus on appearance-related stereotypes: age, gender, physical attractiveness, status, and ethnicity.

CRS 331 Professional Development: Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (3:3)
Application Required; Pr. minimum GPA of 2.20 required for all concentrations; Pr. for APD Concentration: APD 250; Pr. for GARI Concentration: RCS 361.
Guidance and preparation for relevant and successful internship experiences in the major. Emphasis on professional norms and behavior. Examination of processes, content, requirements, and options for self-directed learning opportunities. (SP).

CRS 332 Internship: Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Industries (3-6:35:5) Pr. 18 s.h. in major; overall GPA of 2.20; application required. May not be taken concurrently with CRS 331.
Campus-monitored, structured internship experiences in off-campus businesses, minimum 300 supervised clock hours. Application and development of professional skills relevant to the consumer, apparel, and retail industries. (Summer)

CRS 372 Survey of Historic Costume (3:3)
Survey of historic costume from prehistoric to present, with emphasis on social, economic, and political events as well as various cultures that have influenced modern dress.

CRS 400 Special Problems in Clothing and Textiles (1 to 4)
Individual study. Conference hours to be arranged.

CRS 401 Supervised Professional Experience (1-4:0:3-12)
Internship with selected commercial or industrial organizations, public or private agencies in accordance with the major course of study.

CRS 421 Entrepreneurship Practicum in Apparel and Consumer Retailing: Store Operations (3:1:6)
Pr. completion of 30 semester hours at UNCG
Operation of student-run on-campus retail store. Application of industry knowledge and skills to maintain financial success using appropriate customer service, inventory management, and merchandise display techniques. (Same as ENT 421)

CRS 431 Entrepreneurship in Apparel Retailing and Design (3:3)
Pr. CRS 231 and wither BUS 240 or ENT 240
Exploration of issues in entrepreneurship relative to apparel retailing and design and development of skills necessary to establish and maintain a successful business.

CRS 463 Global Sourcing of Apparel and Related Products (3:3)
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in CRS 231, 312, 321; junior or senior standing.
Sourcing strategies for apparel and related consumer products, global platforms, business and cultural environments, and financial transactions used in conducting business in the international marketplace.

CRS 481 Contemporary Professional Issues in Consumer Apparel Retail (3:3)
Pr. for APD Concentration: APD 444 and CRS 463. Pr. for GARI Concentration: RCS 464, CRS463, and IGS 333. Pr. for RCS Concentration: RCS 362, 464, 560 and CRS 463.
Study of contemporary issues related to clothing and textiles in their social, economic and political context. Emphasis on understanding cultural differences in the global marketplace.

CRS 482 Special Problems in Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (1 to 4)
Individual study. Conference hours to be arranged.

CRS 493 Honors Work (3-6)
Pr. permission of instructor; 3.0 GPA in the major, 12 s.h. in the major.
May be repeated for credit if topic of study changes.

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Retailing and Consumer Studies Courses

RCS 261 Introduction to Consumer Retailing (3:3).

Overview of consumer and apparel retailing, focusing on basic retail principles. Analysis of retail interfaces with special emphasis on fashion retailing and related consumer products. Career opportunities investigated.

RCS 361 Fundementals of Retail Buying and Merchandising (3:3). Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in MAT 115, CRS 231, RCS 261.

Investigation of roles and responsibilities of buyers and managers in retail operations. Fundamentals of merchadise mathematics and buying.

RCS 362 Integrated Marketing Communications for Apparel and Consumer Retailing (3:3).

Integrated marketing communication approach to consumer, apparel and retailing communication issues. Special emphasis put o n professional oral and visual communication or advertising and promotional concepts.

RCS 464 Multicultural and Multichannel Retailing (3:3). Pr. RCS 261, 361.

Investigation of consumer benefits offered by multichannel retailing of apparel and related consumer products. Focus on the importance of culture ro successful retailing to diverse flobal consumers.

RCS 484 Retail Strategy (3:3). Pr. RCS 464.

Investigation of retailing from a strategic perspective Concepts are analyzed and integrated into applied problem-solving scenarios focused on consumer needs.

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For Advanced Undergraduates and Graduate Students

APD 545 Experimental Product Design (3:2:3)
Pr. Grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 444.
Experimentation with a variety of materials to create apparel using both traditional methods Emphasis on design development and originality. Investigation of various specialty markets for apparel design.

CRS 513 Apparel and Related Consumer Products Analysis and Standards (3:3)
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in CRS 312 or graduate standing.
Process of developing and analyzing product standards as they relate to consumers, industry, and international trade. Analysis of products in relation to existing or proposed standards. (Alt. SP)

CRS 530 Economics of the Textile and Apparel Complex (3:3)
Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in ECO 201 or its equivalent as determined by instructor or graduate standing.
Economics and social aspects of production, distribution and utilization of apparel and textiles.

CRS 563 Analysis of the Apparel and Related Industries (3:3)
Pr. MKT320 or permission of the instructor.
Analysis of the textile prducts industry from raw materials through consumption. Examination of production and marketing of textile products, technological developments, and domestic and global market startegies (SU)

CRS 582 Problems in Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies (2 to 6)
Individual study.

RCS 560 Apparel and Reltated Consumer Products Marketing (3:3)
Pr. Grade of C (2.0) or better in RCS 261,362, or graduate standing.
Advancing the strategies of inventory acquisition and control. Application of retail math to Excel spreadsheets in planning the assortment plan, six month merchandise plan, and model stock plans.

RCS 562 Behavior of Soft Lines Consumers(3:3)
Pr. Grade of C (2.0) or better in CRS 321, or graduate standing.
Study of environmental, individual, and psychological influences on behavior of consumers during the soft lines consumption process.