Curriculum
The following are the required courses for this major. Students who attend Orientation and meet with the Education Department can obtain personalized academic counseling to complete the program. Transfer credits, changes in curriculum, and other factors may affect the academic plan for individual students. The FIDM Education Department can provide additional information.
Prerequisite:
FIDM degree in Apparel Industry Management, Fashion Design, Merchandising & Marketing (with additional courses), or Merchandise Product Development; or an associate’s degree in a related field from another accredited college or university. Additional requirements may apply.
One-on-one advisement is available to students from other FIDM Majors to consider eligibility for special admissions to this program. Contact the appropriate department chairperson.
Associate of Arts, Advanced Study (A.A.)
DENM 3000
The History of Denim and Trends
UNITS: 3
This course includes the
history of denim from the inception of workwear through the
evolution of the blue jean as the fashion statement of the 21st
century. A look into the most influential innovative textiles and
processes. This course analyzes past, present and future trends
across all marketplaces, and their impact and application in the
current marketplace. Students create forecasting reports including
visuals, sketches, wash standards, and written documentation.
Prerequisites: A.A. in Apparel Industry Management, Fashion
Design, Merchandise Product Development, or Merchandising &
Marketing
DENM 3150
Denim Process I
UNITS: 6
Color and fade aesthetics of
denim wet and dry finishing methods are evaluated. Denim
performance, durability, quality and everyday use are assessed.
Students work in a lab setting to complete hands-on industry
testing and finishing processes. Industry ASTM and AATCC methods
are used and applied. Prerequisites: A.A. in Apparel Industry
Management, Fashion Design, Merchandise Product Development, or
Merchandising & Marketing
DENM 3300
Sustainable Practices in the Product
Lifecycle
UNITS: 3
Sustainability of denim is
researched and assessed. Students study the impact of denim on the
global environment from fiber to consumer. Eco-friendly textiles,
product development processes, production strategies and
compliance are researched and discussed. Color management and
finishing processes using natural dyes are explored. FTC labeling
requirements, Going Green organizations, and certifications are
considered. Post-consumer care and consumption are reviewed.
Prerequisites: A.A. in Apparel Industry Management, Fashion
Design, Merchandise Product Development, or Merchandising &
Marketing
DENM 3400
Fabric Development and Innovation
UNITS: 3
This lab gives students
hands-on experience with processes relating to the aesthetic and
functional characteristics of denim. Students learn to identify
denim fabric construction and correlate the varieties of denim
with application to the appropriate market segments. Research
includes cotton from field to fabric, yarn developments, and
weaving innovations in the textile development process. Finishing
methods and their feasibility with respect to appearance,
performance expectations, and quality are examined. Prerequisites:
A.A. in Apparel Industry Management, Fashion Design, Merchandise
Product Development, or Merchandising & Marketing
DENM 3500
Sourcing, Production and Compliance
UNITS: 3
An advanced class in
domestic and global production and sourcing strategies to analyze
the processes of yarn purchase through finished products and
global distribution. This course explores the federal regulations
of denim textiles and finished goods entering the U.S. marketplace
with an emphasis on consumer law, compliance and required care.
Costing is calculated and assessed. Prerequisite: DENM 3150, DENM
3400, DENM 3550A, DENM 3550B, DENM 3600, DENM 3950
DENM 3550A
Denim Construction: Fit & Cost I
UNITS: 3
Students research past and
present jeans to analyze how the construction and patternmaking
methods affect the fit of a five pocket jean and the aesthetic
look of various wash processes. A five-pocket jean is designed,
patterned, and sampled along with a complete technical package.
Prerequisites: A.A. in Apparel Industry Management, Fashion
Design, Merchandise Product Development, or Merchandising &
Marketing
DENM 3550B
Denim Construction: Fit & Cost II
UNITS: 3
Students learn construction
methods and the order of assembly used to make denim garments.
Students identify and evaluate construction techniques, fabric
selection strategies, style details, machinery capabilities,
production processes, cost, and compare innovative practices and
products to analyze the differences in construction between
various market segments and the effects on costing. Prerequisites:
DENM 3550A
DENM 3600
Denim Industry Seminar
UNITS: 9
An in-depth study tour in
which students visit the entire product development cycle of denim
processing facilities. Students will journal the process from
design through production and the purpose of each step in the
product lifecycle. Course includes a directed global study tour to
complete this research. Prerequisites: DENM 3000, DENM 3150, DENM
3300, DENM 3400, DENM 3550A
DENM 3700
Denim Process II
UNITS: 3
This advanced process course
takes students into an industry wash house. Students are required
to analyze denim choices for finishing and application to their
specific consumer. They will be required to complete industry
standard technical packages detailing wash development. Samples
are reviewed and students will be responsible for the process,
application, and corrections to complete the aesthetic process on
the denim textile. Prerequisites: DENM 3150, DENM 3400, DENM 3950
DENM 3750
Denim Fit Analysis
UNITS: 3
This is an advanced course
based on the principles of fit as it applies to denim products.
The learning process includes the creation of a basic block based
off of the evaluation of a fit session. Students design, pattern,
and complete a prototype sample. Students identify fit corrections
and then apply them to the patterns and samples. Prerequisites:
DENM 3550A, DENM 3550B
DENM 3800
Negotiation and Communication
UNITS: 3
A course in effective
organizational communication, with emphasis on advanced oral
articulation skills. Students examine the dynamics of individual
and group communication in preparation for full-scaled,
business-specific, informative deliberations. Students use
computer technology, visual aids, and statistical data to enhance
the impact and clarity of their presentations. Prerequisites: A.A.
in Apparel Industry Management, Merchandise Product Development,
Fashion Design, Merchandising & Marketing
DENM 3850
Brand Entrepreneurship
UNITS: 3
Students combine systematic
research to consider the impact of social media platforms on the
brand identity. Students research and analyze how the denim
industry uses labels, hang tags, and hardware to brand products.
Students analyze the principles of entrepreneurship based upon
leading brands and their competitive advantage in the global
marketplace. Strategies of management and branding styles are
explored. Prerequisites: DENM 3000, DENM 3600, DENM 3950
DENM 3950
Denim Line Collection
UNITS: 3
This capstone class
challenges students to develop an exclusive denim product
collection geared toward the lifestyle of the target market.
Students research denim fabric options, wash standards, retail,
branding, style trends, and fit to create consumer branded
merchandise. This course requires technical research to understand
Product Lifecycle Management and techniques to illustrate denim
standards using Adobe Suite. Prerequisites: DENM 3000, DENM 3150,
DENM 3300, DENM 3400, DENM 3550A
Total Units of Credit: 48
