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Textiles and Merchandising

Graduate Course Descriptions

 

FCSC 4171 (Advanced Textiles):  Introduces color science as related to human perception and practical problems to the textile industry.   Studies different types of dyes available, fibers to which they are applied and properties of dyes.  Introduces various finishing techniques used for textiles.   (Offered spring semester)

FCSC 4174 (Foundations of Merchandising):  Offers a review of the fashion industry including types of fashion retail and the use of technology in retail sales.  The primary focus of the course is merchandising math.  Merchandising/retail principles and the formulas and calculations essential to the principles are also explored).   (Offered spring semester)

FCSC 5175 (Textile Testing and Product Analysis):   Explains meaning of quality control and why it is important.  Discusses variety of laboratory tests and standards available to assess the various aspects of textile/apparel quality.  Examines performance specifications of textile materials to determine if they are suitable for desired end uses.  (Offered fall semester)

FCSC 5176 (Historic Clothing):  Surveys history of clothing in the Western World.  Includes information from approximately 3000 B.C. through the 20th century.  (Offered spring semester every other year)

FCSC 5178 (Fiber Arts):  Development and enhancement of technical and creative apparel construction/design skills culminating in the creation of a distinctive piece of wearable art.  (Offered spring semester)

FCSC 5181 (Global Textile Marketplace):  Discusses global textile industry, how the U.S. fits into the global industry, textiles and apparel trade policy, as well as balancing conflicting interests in the world marketplace.   (Offered spring semester every other year)

FCSC 5182 (Textile Industry and the Environment):   Examines the environment, the impact of the textile industry on the environment, and issues facing the textile industry to provide more environmentally friendly products.   (Offered spring semester every other year)

FCSC 5188 (Interior Design II):  Advanced study of space planning and interior design.  (Offered every other year)