UNCG 2008-09 UGB: Apparel Product Design Courses

Courses for Undergraduates

242 Design Principles Applied to Textile Products (3:3)

Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in CRS 231 or its equivalent as determined by the instructor

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. (Formerly TDM 242)

244 Visual Communication for the Textile Products Industry (3:2:3)

Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 242 or its equivalent as determined by the instructor

Survey of industry methods for communicating design concepts and presenting finished products. Emphasis is on use of media and development of techniques for rendering fabrics and textile product designs. (Fall) (Formerly TDM 244)

250 Product Design Studio I: Process & 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 exam

Introduction to the apparel design process. Introduction to basic flat pattern, draping, and fitting principles. Theories and methods in designing apparel for various target markets. (Spring) (Formerly TDM 250)

251 Principles of Apparel Evaluation (3:3)

Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in CRS 211, 231 or their equivalents as determined by the instructor

An examination and evaluation of ready-to-wear apparel including terminologies, production techniques and price/quality relationships. (Fall) (Formerly TDM 251)

341 Apparel Design Techniques (3:2:3)

Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 250 or equivalent as determined by the instructor

Development of apparel designs by flat pattern techniques and original design process. (Fall) (Formerly TDM 341)

342 Product Design Studio II: Process & Structure (3:2:3)

Pr. overall grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 250 or permission of instructor

Development of the design process for apparel and related product design. Emphasis on designing for specific target markets. Advanced principles and methods of developing patterns for the body, including advanced flat pattern, draping, and fitting principles. Use of CAD tools for pattern development. (Fall) (Formerly TDM 342)

441 Computer Applications for Textile Products (3:2:3)

Pr. ISM 110, grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 244 or its equivalent as determined by the instructor

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. (Formerly TDM 441)

443 Product Design Studio III: Creative and Experimental Design (3:2:3)

Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 342 or by permission of instructor

Principles and methods of product design with an emphasis on creative and experimental approaches. Development of visual vocabulary and knowledge of trend prediction to generate design ideas. Use of diverse materials and structures for three-dimensional design. (Spring) (Formerly TDM 443)

444 Product Design Studio IV: Technical Design (3:2:3)

Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 443 or by permission of instructor; senior majors only.

Analysis and improvement of apparel fit, specification development, and quality. Process of costing, development of technical design, as well as understanding of sizing systems and specific markets in product design. (Fall) (Formerly TDM 444)

452 Textile Products Production Management (3:3)

Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in CRS 211, 231, and 312, or their equivalents as determined by the instructor or permission of the instructor

Overview of management issues in textile product production including raw material selection and evaluation, computer integration, equipment selection, planning production, costing, and quality control. Several manufacturing systems are analyzed. (Spring) (Formerly TDM 452)

Courses for Advanced Undergraduates & Graduate Students

545 Experimental Product Design (3:2:3)

Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 444, or its equivalent as determined by the instructor, or permission of the instructor

Experimentation with a variety of materials to create apparel using both traditional and innovative methods. Emphasis on design development and originality. Investigation of various specialty markets for apparel design. (Spring) (Formerly TDM 545)

Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin
for additional graduate-level courses.

Undergraduate Bulletin Index Department of Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies Apparel Product Design Courses (APD) Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies Courses (CRS) Retailing and Consumer Studies Courses (RCS) Major Minor		Apparel Product Design Courses (APD) GE Core denotes General Education Core credit; GE Marker denotes General Education Marker credit; CAR denotes College Additional Requirement credit. Courses for Undergraduates 242 Design Principles Applied to Textile Products (3:3) Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in CRS 231 or its equivalent as determined by the instructor 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. (Formerly TDM 242) 244 Visual Communication for the Textile Products Industry (3:2:3) Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 242 or its equivalent as determined by the instructor Survey of industry methods for communicating design concepts and presenting finished products. Emphasis is on use of media and development of techniques for rendering fabrics and textile product designs. (Fall) (Formerly TDM 244) 250 Product Design Studio I: Process & 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 exam Introduction to the apparel design process. Introduction to basic flat pattern, draping, and fitting principles. Theories and methods in designing apparel for various target markets. (Spring) (Formerly TDM 250) 251 Principles of Apparel Evaluation (3:3) Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in CRS 211, 231 or their equivalents as determined by the instructor An examination and evaluation of ready-to-wear apparel including terminologies, production techniques and price/quality relationships. (Fall) (Formerly TDM 251) 341 Apparel Design Techniques (3:2:3) Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 250 or equivalent as determined by the instructor Development of apparel designs by flat pattern techniques and original design process. (Fall) (Formerly TDM 341) 342 Product Design Studio II: Process & Structure (3:2:3) Pr. overall grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 250 or permission of instructor Development of the design process for apparel and related product design. Emphasis on designing for specific target markets. Advanced principles and methods of developing patterns for the body, including advanced flat pattern, draping, and fitting principles. Use of CAD tools for pattern development. (Fall) (Formerly TDM 342) 441 Computer Applications for Textile Products (3:2:3) Pr. ISM 110, grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 244 or its equivalent as determined by the instructor 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. (Formerly TDM 441) 443 Product Design Studio III: Creative and Experimental Design (3:2:3) Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 342 or by permission of instructor Principles and methods of product design with an emphasis on creative and experimental approaches. Development of visual vocabulary and knowledge of trend prediction to generate design ideas. Use of diverse materials and structures for three-dimensional design. (Spring) (Formerly TDM 443) 444 Product Design Studio IV: Technical Design (3:2:3) Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 443 or by permission of instructor; senior majors only. Analysis and improvement of apparel fit, specification development, and quality. Process of costing, development of technical design, as well as understanding of sizing systems and specific markets in product design. (Fall) (Formerly TDM 444) 452 Textile Products Production Management (3:3) Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in CRS 211, 231, and 312, or their equivalents as determined by the instructor or permission of the instructor Overview of management issues in textile product production including raw material selection and evaluation, computer integration, equipment selection, planning production, costing, and quality control. Several manufacturing systems are analyzed. (Spring) (Formerly TDM 452) Courses for Advanced Undergraduates & Graduate Students 545 Experimental Product Design (3:2:3) Pr. grade of C (2.0) or better in APD 444, or its equivalent as determined by the instructor, or permission of the instructor Experimentation with a variety of materials to create apparel using both traditional and innovative methods. Emphasis on design development and originality. Investigation of various specialty markets for apparel design. (Spring) (Formerly TDM 545) Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin for additional graduate-level courses.