Apparel Design & Product Development

 

The Apparel Design and Product Development curriculum develops students into professionals that will be successful in both the domestic and international marketplace. Fashion design is the development of apparel, textile, and consumer products that meet the needs of specific consumer markets. Students develop an understanding of these needs through the study of consumer behavior, demographics, and psychographics.  Apparel Design courses are both creative and highly technical.

Education, Creativity, Professionalism

The Apparel Design program at Baylor University provides a diversified educational experience, encompassing academic excellence in a Christian environment that prepares students to succeed in the highly competitive apparel industry.

 

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Sample Degree Plan for Apparel Design

 

Sample Degree Plan for Apparel Merchandising

Program Preview

●   Creative apparel design education and application

●   Apparel design for specific target markets

●   Network opportunities with professionals in the apparel industry

●   Diversity of classroom experiences

●   Hands-on learning through field trips and internships

●   Critical problem solving and application in the apparel design process

●   Strong liberal arts education

●   Study abroad programs

●   National design competitions

●   Discipline specific apparel studio and computer lab

●   Facilities with 24 hour access for student work

●   Industrial equipment modeled after the apparel manufacturing factories

Professional Organizations

AAFCS - 

●    American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

AAFCS - TX - 

●    Texas Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

AATCC -

●    American Association of Textile Colorists and Chemists

ITAA - 
●    International Textile and Apparel Association