Applicants who have extensive work experience in apparel manufacturing management or who have a college degree in a related area are not required to do this project. For applicants who are new to apparel manufacturing management concepts, please complete the project below. If in doubt, consult your Admissions Advisor.
Apparel Manufacturing Management Exercise
The Entrance Requirement Project described below can also be downloaded as a printable PDF file by clicking here.
Imagine you are an entrepreneur who has set out to develop a new line of clothing. First, create a company name and then determine the type of apparel that you would develop.
Choose a category and then select one of the choices within the category (A, B, or C). Describe this clothing line and identify the customer who would buy your line. You can do this through illustrations, photographs, or magazine-clippings. Include such information as age, income, education, and lifestyle (jobs, leisure activities, family life). This should be a word and a picture essay.
Sportswear
- Swimwear
- Ski/Snowboard wear
- Exercise wear
Women's
- Career
- Evening
- Leisure
Men's
- Career
- Evening
- Leisure
Children's
- Play
- Party
- School
Specialty
- Maternity
- Large sizes
- Petites or your own choice
Important Notes
Be prepared to discuss the types of customers targeted and the types of merchandise shown in your project. Your work will be reviewed for creativity and quality of presentation. Remember: A neat presentation is always advantageous. All work submitted to FIDM becomes the property of the college and will not be returned.
