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APRL- 101 Introduction To Apparel Design And Development (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Introduction to the apparel design process. Analysis of design elements and principles as related to aesthetics of apparel. Cultural influences on the aesthetic response and fashion acceptance.

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APRL- 140 Textiles (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Selection, use and care of clothing and household fabrics: analysis of their components.

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APRL- 145 Interior Decorating/Design Textiles (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Fibers and fabrics used in design/decorating planning of residential and commercial settings.

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APRL- 166 Apparel Construction (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Construction theory and principles of fitting applied to garment construction.

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APRL- 180 Pattern Development (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Develop patterns for garments by flat patterning, drafting, and draping methods. constructed.

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APRL- 185 Apparel Line Development (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Develop and present apparel lines for specific markets.

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APRL- 202 Quality Analysis Of Sewn Products (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Factors that influence quality levels in manufactured apparel and other sewn products.

Prerequisite: Take APRL-140

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APRL- 211 History Of Fashion-19th Century To Present (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
A study of the evolution of fashion from the 19th century to the present concentrating on the impact of the fashion designer and changing fashion trends.

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APRL- 250 Textile Evaluation (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Problems in fiber identification, fabric performance and care; chemical and microscopic testing procedures; methods for gathering and interpreting data; individual problems.

Prerequisite: Take APRL-140

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APRL- 274 Fashion Industry (3.00 cr.)
Global Perspective
Repeatable: No
Processes/functional areas in a sewn product enterprise.

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APRL- 275 Apparel Grading/Marker Making (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Size grade apparel patterns for various figure types. Make markers and plan cutting of fabric.

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APRL- 299 Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes

Department consent

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APRL- 330 Cut And Sewn Knits (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
In-depth study of stretch, fabric-sewn products from fabrication to production.

Prerequisites: Take APRL-180 and APRL-202

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APRL- 355 Special Topics in ADD: Sourcing, Logistics & Costing (2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Analysis of apparel costing strategies based upon global sourced methods and logistics of apparel product development.

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APRL- 355 Special Topics: Denim Design and Development (2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
History of denim, how it is developed, and how to CAD denim authentically.

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APRL- 355 Special Topic: Sourcing, Logistics & Costing (2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Analysis of apparel costing strategies based upon global sourced methods and logistics of apparel product development.

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APRL- 355 Special topic: Jacquart Fabric and Product Field Study (1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Principles of producing and manufacturing innovated textile products. Analysis of competitive options. Products of Jacquart's brands will be organized into comparative spreadsheets.

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APRL- 355 Special Topics: Advanced Construction with Specialty Fabrics (1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Research and execute advanced construction techniques, including surface-applied embellishments used in tailored, bridal and/or couture garments using specialty fabrics.

Prerequisite: Take APRL-166

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APRL- 355 Special Topic: Pant Design, Pattern, Fit and Construction (2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Principles of pant design, pattern, fit and construction will be discussed. Students will use various pattern and construction methods to develop original pant designs that are corrected for common industry fit issues.

Prerequisites: take APRL-166 and APRL-180

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APRL- 355 Special Topics In Apparel Design/ Manufacturing (1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Special topics in clothing and textiles. Repeatable for different topics.

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APRL- 381 Functional Clothing Design (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Application of physical science theory to problems in clothing design: impact protection and thermal balance of the human body, structural properties of materials, and apparel forms.

Prerequisite: Take APRL-180

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APRL- 382 Advanced Pattern Development (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Develop advanced patterns for garments by draping fabric and using a computer-aided design system.

Prerequisite: Take APRL-180

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APRL- 385 CAD For Apparel Images (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Create apparel and patterned textile images using CAD to create professional presentations appropriate to the fashion industries.

Prerequisite: Take APRL-185

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APRL- 390 Practicum In Textile Design (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Use of textile design techniques as means of artistic expression: stitchery, weaving, knotting, applique and hooking; emphasis on good design and creativity.

Prerequisite: Take ART-101 with a grade of C or better

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APRL- 394 Knit Design And Technology (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Stitch formation and patterning of warp and filling knits. Influences on aesthetics and performance of knit fabrics. Design and production of knitted fabric and garments on a flat bed knitting machine, including use of CAD techniques.

Prerequisites: Take APRL-140 & APRL-285

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APRL- 398 Field Experience (1.00 - 2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Off-campus work and study in approved position to better understand challenges and potentials of various careers in merchandising and clothing and textile industries.
Department consent

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APRL- 399 Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes

Department consent

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APRL- 405 International Study Tour To The Fashion Industry (1.00 - 6.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Tour of international centers of clothing, textiles, and related arts. Study of the cultural patterns. Program includes lectures by consultants and seminars on the various phases of the fashion and fabric industries.
Department consent

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APRL- 419 National Study Tour To Fashion Industry (1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Five-day visit to New York or alternate city: study hours, discussions and lectures by leaders in American fashion market.
Department consent

Must be Junior level or higher

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APRL- 449 Cooperative Education Experience (1.00 - 6.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Full-time supervised work experience with an approved clothing and textiles business/industry in an area related to the student's major concentration. Selection by application and interview.
Department consent

Must have a cummulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and must be at least a Junior.

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APRL- 470 Portfolio Development For Apparel Design And Development (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
A capstone course: resume and job search development; organization and updating projects from previous courses; creation of new portfolio projects that display a high level of apparel design and development skills and competencies.

Prerequisites: Take APRL-381, APRL-382, APRL-385, and APRL-394

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APRL- 474 Apparel Product Development (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Capstone course incorporating soft goods industrial and managerial techniques for production simulation of apparel product development.

Prerequisites: Take APRL-180, APRL-202, and APRL-274

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APRL- 485 Apparel Design Studio (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Creation, development, and formal presentation of original designs using flat pattern and/or draping techniques. Preparation of professional portfolio to include CAD and other illustrative materials representative of individual expertise.

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APRL- 498 Field Experience (1.00 - 2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Off-campus work and study in approved position to better understand challenges and potentials of various careers in merchandising and clothing and textile industries.
Department consent

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APRL- 499 Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes

Department consent

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APRL- 530 Cut And Sewn Knits (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
In-depth study of stretch, fabric-sewn products from fabrication to production.

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APRL- 545 Textiles For Interiors (2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Raw materials, fabric structures, specifications, and legislation related to quality, performance, and maintenance of textiles for commercial and household uses.

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APRL- 555 Special Topic: Pant Design, Pattern, Fit and Construction (2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Principles of pant design, pattern, fit and construction will be discussed. Students will use various pattern and construction methods to develop original pant designs that are corrected for common industry fit issues.

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APRL- 555 Special Topics in ADD: Sourcing, Logistics & Costing (2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Analysis of apparel costing strategies based upon global sourced methods and logistics of apparel product development.

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APRL- 555 Special Topic: Sourcing, Logistics & Costing (2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Analysis of apparel costing strategies based upon global sourced methods and logistics of apparel product development.

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APRL- 555 Special Topics: Denim Design and Development (2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
History of denim, how it is developed, and how to CAD denim authentically.

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APRL- 581 Functional Clothing Design (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Application of physical science theory to problems in clothing design: impact protection and thermal balance of the human body, structural properties of materials, and apparel forms.

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APRL- 582 Advanced Pattern Development (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Develop advanced patterns for garments by draping fabric and using a computer-aided design system.

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APRL- 585 Cad For Apparel Images (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Create apparel and patterned textile images using CAD to create professional presentations appropriate to the fashion industries.

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APRL- 590 Practicum In Textile Design (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Use of textile design techniques as means of artistic expression: stitchery, weaving, knotting, applique and hooking; emphasis on good design and creativity.

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APRL- 594 Knit Design And Technology (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Stitch formation and patterning of warp and filling knits. Influences on aesthetics and performance of knit fabrics. Design and production of knitted fabric and garments on a flat bed knitting machine, including use of CAD techniques.

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APRL- 605 International Study Tour To The Fashion Industry (1.00 - 6.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Tour of international centers of clothing, textiles, and related arts. Study of the cultural patterns. Program includes lectures by consultants and seminars on the various phases of the fashion and fabric industries.
Department consent

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APRL- 619 National Study Tour To Fashion Industry (1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Five-day visit to New York or alternate city: study hours, discussions and lectures by leaders in American fashion market.
Department consent

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APRL- 670 Portfolio Development For Apparel Design And Development (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
A capstone course: resume and job search development; organization and updating projects from previous courses; creation of new portfolio projects that display a high level of apparel design and development skills and competencies.

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APRL- 674 Apparel Product Development (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Capstone course incorporating soft goods industrial and managerial techniques for production simulation of apparel product development.

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APRL- 685 Apparel Design Studio (3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Creation, development, and formal presentation of original designs using flat pattern and/or draping techniques. Preparation of professional portfolio to include CAD and other illustrative materials representative of individual expertise.

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APRL- 749 Cooperative Education Experience (1.00 - 6.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Work and study in an approved business/industry position related to the student's major. Selection by application and interview.
Department consent

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APRL- 769 Design Option Thesis (2.00 - 6.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Independent research under direction of investigation adviser. Culminating in a design show. A descriptive paper written according to thesis standards, including slides, will be presented.
Department consent

Prerequisite: take EDUC-740

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APRL- 780 Advanced Draping (1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Manipulation of various fabrics on a dress form to develop garments from given and self-designed sketches that reflect advanced techniques. Construct garments from patterns.

Prerequisites: Take APRL-680

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APRL- 781 Advanced Flat Pattern (2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Draft and develop paper patterns for garments by varying a master pattern from given and self-designed sketches that reflect advanced techniques. Construct garments from pattern.
Instructor's consent

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APRL- 790 Seminar In Textiles, Clothing And Retail Marketing (2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Review, evaluation and interpretation of current research in textiles, clothing and retail marketing.
Department consent

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APRL- 799 Independent Study (1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes

Department consent

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