CLOTHING AND TEXTILES (CT)
CT 110. Introduction to Fashion Merchandising.
Overview of the design, production, and distribution of fashion goods. Introduction to fashion trade vocabulary, centers of fashion, and career opportunities. (3)
CT 207. Textiles.
Study of natural and manufactured fibers, yarns, fabric, finishing, and coloring of textile products. Two lectures and one 2-hour lab. (3)
CT 230. Apparel Analysis.
Styling, material, and construction decisions and their impact on the cost and quality of mass produced apparel. Prerequisite: CT 207. (3)
CT 300. Professional Image and Behavior.
An examination of business etiquette, dress, and common procedures designed to facilitate smooth transition into the business world. (2)
CT 350. Apparel Aesthetics.
Visual fine arts principles as applied to the design and selection of mass produced apparel. (3)
CT 410. Internship in Textile and Apparel Management and Merchandising.
A career-related work experience in merchandising providing professional experience in the student's major area of study. Prerequisites: 75 hours and 2.5 cumulative GPA; 15 hours of CT courses. (6)
CT 415. Fashion Retailing.
Management of products in retail institutions. Examination of retail formats, product adoption theory, assortment planning, and buying procedures for fashion merchandise. Prerequisites: CT 110; MK 301. (3)
CT 420. Specialty Markets.
A study of the manufacture and merchandising of specialty markets including menswear, children's wear, footwear, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, and home furnishings. Prerequisite: CT 110. (3)
CT 450. Issues and Trends in Fashion Merchandising.
The impact of current social, economic, technological and cultural trends on the merchandising of fashion products. Prerequisite: CT 415. (3)
CT 517. History of Costume.
An overview of factors which affect form and function of human apparel from ancient times to the present. (3)
CT 518. Social Psychological Aspects of Clothing.
Social, psychological economic and cultural factors related to clothing. Prerequisite: PY 101. (3)
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