In addition to the core Fashion Merchandising courses, you will take 12 hours of specialization in fashion design, technical design, and product development.
TXMI 3540
CAD for Apparel Design and Production
Introduction to the general knowledge and basic patternmaking skills in using CAD systems for apparel design and production.
TXMI 3640
Digital Apparel Design
Develop essential graphic design skills for fashion design using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Learn to create and communicate fashion concepts through digital design.
TXMI 4160
Product Development in the Textile and Apparel Industry
Study of product development methods and core functions in the development of textile products.
TXMI 4280
Apparel Design Studio
Students learn skills such as patternmaking, draping, sewing, and other means of garment construction in a critical and creative context.
TXMI 4640/6640
Virtual Garment Prototyping
Develop foundational 3D fashion design skills for the future of fashion. Learn to visualize, develop, and present fashion designs in a 3D environment.
TXMI 5640/7640
Textile Design and Fabrication
Explore textile fabrication through hands-on weaving and knitting with computerized textile machines. Learn to develop, produce, and experiment with textile structures and surfaces.
