Apparel, Textiles and Design (B.S.)
This major considers apparel, textiles, and design as basic human needs, consumer products, historical and cultural artifacts, and communication tools. Students who wish to graduate in Apparel, Textiles and Design (ATD) must earn a grade of C or higher in all required ATD coursework.
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3) and:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 1102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ART 1100 | Introduction to Art: Why Art Matters | 3 |
| ART 1220 | Art & Design Process | 3 |
| COMM 1101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 3130 | Business Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL 3170 | Technical Writing II | |
| ENVS 1010 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| HDFS 1050 | Individual and Family Development | 3 |
| ATD 1190 | Introduction to Fashion and the Apparel Industry | 3 |
| ATD 1230 | Textiles | 3 |
| ATD 1240 | Introduction to Apparel Construction Studio | 2 |
| ATD 2390 | Digital Illustration for the Apparel Industry | 3 |
| ATD 2240 | Apparel Construction and Assembly Processes Studio | 3 |
| ATD 2230 | Fashion Business and Product Development | 3 |
| ATD 3240 | Patternmaking Studio | 4 |
| ATD 3250 | Digital Patternmaking & Technical Design Studio | 3 |
| ATD 3270 | Textile Surface Design Studio | 3 |
| or ATD 3260 | Weaving Studio | |
| ATD 3280 | Experimental Construction Studio | 1-3 |
| ATD 3490 | History of Western Dress | 3 |
| ATD 4490 | Dress and Culture | 3 |
| FCS 4480 | Consumer Economic Issues | 3 |
| ATD 4130 | Collaborative Design Studio | 3 |
| ATD 4240 | Senior Experience: Apparel Design Studio | 4 |
| INTR 2010 | Major/Career Exploration and Decision Making | 1 |
| MKTG 3210 | Marketing | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or SOC 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Foundations of Economic Analysis | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Social Psychology | ||
| Environmental Sociology and Globalization | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Entrepreneurship | ||
| New Venture Creation | ||
| Interest Area Outside of ATD Select 6-9 credits from one area. Examples are shown but Interest Area is not limited to these examples. An advisor approved Interest Area can be developed. | 6-9 | |
| Marketing | ||
| Consumer Behavior | ||
| Marketing Research & Analysis | ||
| Sales Management | ||
| Pricing Strategy and Tactics | ||
| Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Archaeology | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Contemporary North American Indians | ||
| Contemporary Pacific Northwest Indians | ||
| Theatre | ||
| Costume Design I | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Costume Design II | ||
| Art | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Introduction to Typography | ||
| Sculpture I | ||
| Printmaking I | ||
| History | ||
| Introduction to East Asian History | ||
| The Historian's Craft | ||
| Digital History | ||
| Pictures and Power: Photography, Politics, and American History | ||
| Fashion and Identity in American Culture | ||
| Entrepreneurship | ||
| Startup Innovation and Ideation | ||
| Feasibility Analysis | ||
| Business Model Design | ||
| Intellectual Property and Legal Issues for New Ventures | ||
| Prototype Development | ||
| New Venture Marketing | ||
| New Venture Funding | ||
| Accounting for Entrepreneurs | ||
| Social Ventures | ||
| Launching Tech Ventures | ||
| Exercise, Sport and Health Sciences | ||
| Biology and Society | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Survey of Health, Fitness, Sport, and Wellbeing | ||
| Sport Biomechanics | ||
| Complete one of the following Professional Development experiences: | ||
Undergraduate Research Project | ||
Faculty-led Study Tour | ||
Study Abroad | ||
Internship | ||
| Total Hours | 87-93 | |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 1100 | Introduction to Art: Why Art Matters | 3 |
| ATD 1190 | Introduction to Fashion and the Apparel Industry | 3 |
| ATD 1240 | Introduction to Apparel Construction Studio | 2 |
| ENGL 1101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| Mathematical Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ATD 1230 | Textiles | 3 |
| ATD 2240 | Apparel Construction and Assembly Processes Studio | 3 |
| COMM 1101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| INTR 2010 | Major/Career Exploration and Decision Making | 1 |
| PSYC 1101 or SOC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ATD 2230 | Fashion Business and Product Development | 3 |
| ECON 2201 | Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Microeconomics or Foundations of Economic Analysis | 3 |
| ENVS 1010 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| ENVS 1020 | Field Activities in Environmental Sciences (Lab needed to meet Scientific Ways of Knowing requirement) | 1 |
| HDFS 1050 | Individual and Family Development | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ANTH 1102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ART 1220 | Art & Design Process | 3 |
| ATD 2390 | Digital Illustration for the Apparel Industry | 3 |
| Interest Area Outside of ATD | 3 | |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| ATD 3240 | Patternmaking Studio | 4 |
| ATD 3490 | History of Western Dress | 3 |
| MKTG 3210 | Marketing | 3 |
| PSYC 3200 or SOC 3400 | Introduction to Social Psychology or Environmental Sociology and Globalization | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| ATD 4490 | Dress and Culture | 3 |
| ATD 3250 | Digital Patternmaking & Technical Design Studio | 3 |
| ATD 3260 or ATD 3270 | Weaving Studio or Textile Surface Design Studio | 3 |
| ATD 3280 | Experimental Construction Studio | 3 |
| ENGL 3130 or ENGL 3170 | Business Writing or Technical Writing II | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| ATD 4130 | Collaborative Design Studio | 3 |
| FCS 4480 | Consumer Economic Issues | 3 |
| American Experience Course | 3 | |
| Interest Area Outside of ATD | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| ATD 4240 | Senior Experience: Apparel Design Studio | 4 |
| ENTR 4140 or ENTR 4150 | Entrepreneurship or New Venture Creation | 3 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
The degree map is a guide for the timely completion of your curricular requirements. Your academic advisor or department may be contacted for assistance in interpreting this map. This map is not reflective of your academic history or transcript and it is not official notification of completion of degree or certificate requirements. Please contact the Registrar's Office regarding your official degree/certificate completion status.
Integrate and synthesize apparel and textiles knowledge and processes attained though classroom, studio, self-directed, team-based, and interdisciplinary learning into final projects, papers, and other works.
Apply multiple strategies to address global apparel industry challenges, consumer aesthetic and functional product needs, solve problems, and examine real world issues.
Demonstrate understanding of target consumer behavior, textile and garment development processes, product planning, technology, retail settings, and other contexts commonly used in the ever-evolving field of apparel and textiles.
Effectively use verbal, visual, written, presentation, and other methods of communication for multiple audiences across various contexts using asynchronous and synchronous tools that provide clear communication in a global apparel and textile industry context.
Apply principles in ethical practice, professional behavior, and respect within culturally diverse environments found in local, regional, national, and global communities.