Product Development
This page lists each fashion design/product development course I took along with their descriptions. Titles are linked to view projects and assignments.
MFD 101
Overview of fashion terminology, product development, and fashion careers.
MFD 202
This course will educate students about current fashion fabrics and materials used in the production of apparel and accessories.
MFD 103
Fundamentals of design; introduction to principles and elements of design as applied to apparel line development through the use of fashion illustration and technical drawings.
MFD 201
Applied approach to the history of dress from ancient times through the twenty-first century; examining dress in the context of social, economic, political, technological, and artistic development of Western culture.
MFD 210
Learn how to apply current computer software in merchandising and fashion industry scenarios.
MFD 303
This course examines apparel line development from concept to consumer. A focus on seasonal collections for product categories and merchandising classifications.
MFD 270
Builds on current construction and fit evaluation skills. Industrial equipment is used to construct women's, men's, children's and accessories. Industry techniques are utilized.
MFD 301
This course focuses on apparel development. Emphasis on quality, sourcing, and technical packages.
MFD 304
This course will provide an introduction to the legal environment of fashion. Students will gain knowledge in how laws and regulations govern fashion businesses.
MFD 370
This course provides the opportunity for students to integrate basic flat pattern methods and draping techniques. The emphasis is on pattern manipulation to create innovative design enhanced by 2D and 3D technology.
MFD 305
Sourcing and acquisition of an internship are examined. Includes resume writing, interview skills, website portfolio instruction, and correspondence etiquette, including phone and email.
MFD 307
Learn how to use current industry software, such as InDesign and Illustrator, for fashion presentations and portfolio work.
MFD 371
Fundamental concepts for developing original designs by using draping techniques. Full size dress forms are used for creation of basic sloper and original designs in knits and wovens.
MFD 403
Objectives include the completion of the website portfolio, research to identify major economic factors in the fashion industry, personal marketing, budgeting, and business etiquette.
MFD 372
In depth exploration of the technical design process and communication for apparel products. Students will be introduced to creating technical packages while learning how to communicate design ideas clearly and effectively through digital means.
MFD 402
Supervised experience in a pre-approved internship in a related field of Product Development or Design. The student must work a minimum of 200 hours for a 3 credit hour internship, earn a satisfactory evaluation from the internship sponsor and complete a weekly journal.
MFD 470
Student will design, develop and present group and individual looks using 2D and 3D industry specific design software. 3D fit, pattern grading, colorways, rendering and technical package components are the focus for knit and woven garments.
MFD 570
Students will use a range of industry-specific technology solutions to develop portfolio ready fashion collections and create engaging visual presentations. The development process will include digitally simulated fabrics, original 2D and 3D pattern development, technical packages and garment visualization. Students will master digital tools to design, develop and present innovative concepts.
MFD 350
Structure, functions, principles and methods employed in discovering and translating consumer needs and wants into product and service specifications and then transferring these goods and services from producers to consumers or users.