APRL Apparel Design/Manufacturing

APRL-101 Introduction to Apparel Design and Development 3 cr.
Fall
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.

APRL-140 Textiles 3 cr.
Fall and Spring
Selection, use and care of clothing and household fabrics: analysis of their components.

APRL-145 Interior Decorating/Design Textiles 3 cr.
Fall and Spring
Fibers and fabrics used in design/decorating planning of residential and commercial settings.

APRL-166 Apparel Construction 3 cr.
Fall and Spring
Construction theory and principles of fitting applied to garment construction. Recommended: APRL-140.

APRL-180 Pattern Development 3 cr.
Fall and Spring
Develop patterns for garments by flat patterning, drafting, and draping methods. Proficiency in Apparel Constr.

APRL-185 Apparel Line Development 3 cr.
Spring
Develop and present apparel lines for specific markets.

APRL-202 Quality Analysis of Sewn Products 3 cr.
Fall and Spring
Factors that influence quality levels in manufactured apparel and other sewn products. Prerequisites: take APRL-140.

APRL-211 History of Fashion-19th Century to Present 3 cr.
Spring
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.

APRL-250 Textile Evaluation 3 cr.
Fall
Problems in fiber identification, fabric performance and care; chemical and microscopic testing procedures; methods for gathering and interpreting data; individual problems. Prerequisites: take APRL-140.

APRL-274 Fashion Industry 3 cr.
GLP Fall
Processes/functional areas in a sewn product enterprise.

APRL-275 Apparel Grading/Marker Making 3 cr.
Spring
Size grade apparel patterns for various figure types. Make markers and plan cutting of fabric.

APRL-345 Textiles For Interiors 2 cr.
Spring
Raw materials, fabric structures, specifications, and legislation related to quality, performance, and maintenance of textiles for commercial and household uses. Prerequisites: take APRL-140.

APRL-355 Special Topics in Apparel Design/ Manufacturing 1-3 cr.
Special topics in clothing and textiles. R Repeatable for different topics.

APRL-367 Engineered Tailoring 3 cr.
Fall
Industrial production methods applied to construction of tailored garments. Prerequisites: take APRL-166.

APRL-368 Experimental Clothing 3 cr.
Spring
Application of problem-solving techniques in designing and constructing garments using client approach. Prerequisites: take BURTL-112 APRL-140.

APRL-381 Functional Clothing Design 3 cr.
Fall
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. Prerequisites: take APRL-180.

APRL-382 Advanced Pattern Development 3 cr.
Fall and Spring
Develop advanced patterns for garments by draping fabric and using a computer-aided design system. Prerequisites: take APRL-180.

APRL-385 CAD for Apparel Images 3 cr.
Fall and Spring
Create apparel and patterned textile images using CAD to create professional presentations appropriate to the fashion industries. Prerequisites: take APRL-185.

APRL-390 Practicum in Textile Design 3 cr.
Use of textile design techniques as means of artistic expression: stitchery, weaving, knotting, applique and hooking; emphasis on good design and creativity. Prerequisites: take ART-101.

APRL-394 Knit Design and Technology 3 cr.
Fall and Spring
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.

APRL-405 International Study Tour to the Fashion Industry 1-6 cr.
Spring
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. R

APRL-410 History of Costume — Ancient to European 3 cr.
Fall
Development of costume throughout the ages: fashion as it reflects past cultures and influences present day costume.

APRL-419 National Study Tour to Fashion Industry 1 cr.
Fall and Spring
Five-day visit to New York or alternate city: study hours, discussions and lectures by leaders in American fashion market. Junior Level or Higher. R

APRL-470 Portfolio Development For Apparel Design And Development 3 cr.

Fall and Spring

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.

APRL-474 Apparel Product Development 3 cr.
Spring
Capstone course incorporating soft goods industrial and managerial techniques for production simulation of apparel product development. Prerequisites: take APRL-180 APRL-202 APRL-274.

APRL-480 Draping 3 cr.
Fall
Application of draping principles in design and construction of garments; emphasis on creativity.

APRL-485 Apparel Design Studio 3 cr.
Spring
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.

APRL-495 Historic and Contemporary Fabrics 3 cr.
Fall
Analysis of designs and techniques of decorating historic and contemporary fabrics; contribution of decorative fabrics to enrichment of human experience.

The Undergraduate Bulletin
Revised: January 2007