Program Description
The MS in Fashion Design Technology program is developed to create the next generation of fashion professionals for a complex global fashion system. Students are invited to create their own path, and customize the experience to focus on different tracks with global opportunities right at their fingertips. By moving beyond the hand-crafted approach to fashion, students will have the opportunity to focus on design as a strategic function, integrated along the cycle of research and design, product development, branding and distribution.
Learning Goals/Outcomes
- Identify and synthesize research methodologies for the formulation of conceptual and tangible outcomes
- Implement strategic planning across the design development process
- Demonstrate how design interfaces with the wider fashion enterprise
- Manage the design portfolio
- Identify ethical theories and implement them in the international apparel markets
- Summarize and implement timelines used in the design process
- Integrate quantitative data & design development.
Curriculum: 1.5-2 Years, 31-37 Credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1-Core Curriculum | ||
| FDM 601 | Design Process Timeline: P&M | 3 |
| FDM 617 | Designing within Brand Paramet | 3 |
| FDM 610 | Social Media Metrics in Desig | 3 |
| FDM 623 | Textile Design & Approval Proc | 3 |
| FDM 621 | Building Brand Identity | 3 |
| FDM 707 | Strategic Dsgn & Merchandising | 4 |
| Year 2-Core Curriculum | ||
| SDE 783 | SDE Independent Study | 3 |
| CAD 4XX | CLO 3D Design Innovation | 3 |
| Tracks | ||
| Select one of the following tracks: | 6-15 | |
| Total Credits | 31-40 | |
FDM Core Curriculum + Sustainable Design Leadership Certification Study Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SDN 625 | Env Imp Analysis and Sys Think | 3 |
| SDN 626 | Models & Metrics for Sust Orgs | 3 |
| Take two courses below after graduation + receive certificate from Sustainable Design Program | 3 | |
| SDN 601 | Princ & Methods of Sust Design | 3 |
| SDN 602 | Adaptive & Resilient Dsgn Sdio | 3 |
FDM Core Curriculum + Sustainable Design Leadership Concentration Study Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SDN 625 | Env Imp Analysis and Sys Think | 3 |
| SDN 626 | Models & Metrics for Sust Orgs | 3 |
| SDN 627 | Sust Adv & Chg Mgmt | 3 |
FDM Core Curriculum + Entrepreneurship Study Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GFE 611 | Product Devel/Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| GFE 621 | Fashion Global Mktg & Sourcing | 3 |
FDM Core Curriculum + Textile Study Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TXF 511 | Knit Technology I | 3 |
| TXD 665 | Design Management | 3 |
FDM Core Curriculum + Innovation/Technology Study Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INDD 371 | Soft Goods Development | 3 |
| GFE 612 | Technology in Fashion | 3 |
| DSGN 371 | Special Topics: | 3 |