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TEXTILES CLOTHING AND INTERIOR DEGREES
Clothing and Textiles Major - Apparel Design Emphasis
Clothing and Textiles Major - Fashion Merchandising Emphasis
Interior Design Major
Clothing & Textiles Minor
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

ACCT 2361 | ART 1102 | ART 1103 | ART 1205 | ART 3112 | ART 3604 | ART 3605 | ART 3607 | BUS 3541 | BUS 3544 | BUS 3545 | BUS 3631 | BUS 3657 | BUS 3828 | ENG 3205 | FCS 1050 | FCS 1710 | FCS 1840 | FCS 2110 | FCS 2204 | FCS 2702 | FCS 2820 | FCS 3240 | FCS 3564 | FCS 3710 | FCS 3712 | FCS 3714 | FCS 3720 | FCS 3820 | FCS 3830 | FCS 3840 | FCS 3842 | FCS 3843 | FCS 3870 | FCS 3875 | FCS 4710 | FCS 4712 | FCS 4720 | FCS 4730 | FCS 4743 | FCS 4820 | FCS 4840 | FCS 4843 | FCS 4844 | FCS 4899 | FCS 4940 | VIEW ALL

ACCT 2361: () Offerings
Makes clear the ways in which accounting is an information development and communication function that supports economic decision making, and prepares students for subsequent learning. Not recommended for first-quarter freshmen.
ART 1102: () Offerings
Studies the use of line, perspective, value, and composition in the context of drawing as visual description based on observation and analysis of various motifs. Emphasizes linear drawing. Extra fee.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities A Restrictions:Junior, Senior students are excluded.
ART 1103: () Offerings
Studies the use of line, perspective, value, and composition in the context of drawing as visual description based on observation and analysis of various motifs. Emphasizes tonal drawing. Extra fee.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities A Restrictions:Junior, Senior students are excluded.
ART 1205: () Offerings
Presents an overview of the study of color and color relationships. Emphasis will be placed on the seven color contrasts as defined by Itten in the Elements of Color. Students will work with both paint and computer systems.
Restrictions:Art Majors only. Freshman, Sophomore students only.
ART 3112: () Offerings
Prerequisites: ART 1102, 1103, 1104. Studies the problems of anatomical structure with sketching and drawing from the draped model. Extra fee.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Art, Textiles Clothing and Interior Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
ART 3604: () Offerings
Explores the symbolic, pictorial, and plastic expression of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Offered alternate years.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
ART 3605: () Offerings
Explores the plastic and pictorial expression of Europe and America from the 18th century to the present particularly emphasizing 20th-century development. Offered alternate years.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
ART 3607: () Offerings
Provides a survey of American art from colonial times to the present, covering architecture, painting, and sculpture. Offered alternate years.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
BUS 3541: () Offerings
Studies the principles of marketing, employs a systems approach to examine the impact of marketing on the quality of life. Considers both macro and micro dimensions of marketing.
Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
BUS 3544: () Offerings
Prerequisite: BUS 3541. Describes the theory and practice of advertising and its role in the firm and in the socio-economic system. Discusses techniques and the management of advertising and applies them to the practice of marketing.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
BUS 3545: () Offerings
Prerequisites: BUS 3541, 3614. Sales planning and organization. Management of the sales force for productivity. Personal selling techniques.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Accounting, Business Administration, Economics Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
BUS 3631: () Offerings
Prerequisite: ACCT 2361. Studies the major elements of innovation and new enterprise formation and growth. Examines in-depth through lectures, guest speakers, videos, and class exercises the characteristics of the entrepreneurial personality and the nature of the entrepreneurial task. Special emphasis is placed upon leadership, venture planning, time management, and the transfer of technology from concept to commercialization.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Accounting, Business Administration, Economics Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
BUS 3657: () Offerings
An introduction to the management of human resources in organizations. Theory, research, and practice in the areas of human resources planning, job analysis and design, recruiting and staffing, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, organization development, government regulation of HRM, and quality of work life will be studied.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Textiles Clothing and Interior Majors only. Freshman students are excluded.
BUS 3828: () Offerings
Covers the major forms of international business including problems of licensing, production, marketing, import, and export; emphasizes relationships between theory and practice regarding management, government policy, and international problems.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
ENG 3205: () Offerings
Prerequisite: ENG 2201 or score of five to six on English Placement test. Develops abilities associated with writing tasks in the professions, including reports, correspondence, proposals, and procedure manuals. Emphasizes role of persuasion in routine and special writing tasks. Also addresses visual design in the preparation of documents and the impact of digital technologies on writing in the professional workplace.
Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course, Writing Skills Competency
FCS 1050: () Offerings
Introduces the history, literature, and contributions of the family and consumer science profession to help students discover special interests, career potential, and set academic goals. The integration of faith, vocation, and calling is explored through class discussions and reflective exercises. Guest speakers highlight each FCS major.
FCS 1710: () Offerings
Surveys how design can be used to enhance the quality of life for individuals by applying standards for creativity, integrity of materials, and the elements and principles of design. The focus is primarily on classic, modern, and post-modern architecture and the impact of culture, economics, social structures, natural resources, and technology on design. Includes local walking tours and events. Part of the course will be Web-based.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities A
FCS 1840: () Offerings
Presents basic techniques necessary for the construction of simple garments. This is a skills-oriented class designed to develop strong competencies required by the beginning sewer who wishes to become proficient in constructing professional-looking apparel.
FCS 2110: () Offerings
Explores the professional uses of fashion illustration, career opportunities, training, and skills required for the professional. Teaches design details and rendering of an elementary fashion figure through lectures and demonstration. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits.
FCS 2204: () Offerings
Provides a practical introduction to architectural drafting, hand lettering, space planning, and presentation. Applies the elements and principles of design to residential interior design problems. Extra fee.
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
FCS 2702: () Offerings
Examines elements and principles of design applied to residential and commercial interiors, and provides an overview of the interior-design field.
FCS 2820: () Offerings
Presents an overview of the background, structure, and operation of the ever-changing world of the fashion industry. Provides basic knowledge and skills for effective development in understanding the fashion industry and fashion. Allows a chance to explore one's personal attributes and different career opportunities in the fashion industry.
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
FCS 3240: () Offerings
Prerequisite: FCS 1050. Introduction to the application of concepts and theories in human development within the context of the family. Explores the reciprocal relationships between families and their environment and issues of individuals and families as consumers that affect the quality of life.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
FCS 3564: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 3240 and five completed courses in FCS area of specialization within the major, or permission of instructor. Provides opportunity for skill development in content selection and delivery techniques appropriate to audiences in the areas of professional practice for the family and consumer sciences profession. Students' presentations utilize the lecture/demonstration method.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 3710: () Offerings
This survey course studies housing as a complex process and product that meets individual, family, and community needs. Housing is demanded by consumers and supplied by the private, nonprofit, and government sectors of the economy. The provision of housing is further impacted by government policies at the local, state, and federal level. Topics addressed include defining housing, housing constraints, construction, styles, housing tenure, financing home ownership, the housing market, housing for special populations, and social issues related to housing.
Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 3712: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 2204 and 2702. Explores the use of lighting as a design element in the interior environment. Electricity, electrical distribution systems, light sources, lighting calculation, lighting fixtures, and lighting installations are topics of lecture and discussion.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 3714: () Offerings
Prerequisite: FCS 2204. Applies the design process to practical problems in interior-design drafting. Incorporates elements of furniture design, universal design, and organization of commercial space. Extra fee.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
FCS 3720: () Offerings
Introduces the students to the fundamentals of universal design and home modifications. Students learn about human factors, activities of daily living, and priorities to make the best functional and aesthetic use of space. This course is designed to stimulate students' critical thinking and creative problem solving often in very restricted space.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 3820: () Offerings
Prerequisite: FCS 2820. Studies the fundamentals of successful retail strategic management and merchandising. Introduces the role of retail buyer's in merchandise management and organization, and operation of retail firms offering apparel products. Emphasizes external market analysis, and internal planning and management procedures to satisfy consumer needs within profitable retail organization.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 3830: () Offerings
Study of textiles from raw materials through finishing and dyeing of fabrics as related to durability, comfort, and aesthetics. Survey includes the structure of the textile industry, textile laws and regulations, and textile testing. Provides hands-on experiences in areas such as fiber identification, properties, and structures.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded.
FCS 3840: () Offerings
Prerequisite: FCS 1840. Presents basic drafting and sewing techniques necessary for the construction of basic and torso muslin and slopers. Provides basic pattern engineering and construction skills to develop creative designed garments.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 3842: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 1840 and 3840 or permission of instructor. Provides clothing construction techniques and pattern engineering skills employed in the production of ready-to-wear apparel that fulfills standards of the industry. Presents knowledge related to the industry standards and quality and cost analysis, which are essential for evaluating apparel products in the ready-to-wear industry.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 3843: () Offerings
Prerequisite: FCS 2204. Applies two- and three-dimensional computer drawing in the design of interior space. Uses AutoCAD software on a Windows-based system.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Undergraduate only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 3870: () Offerings
Studies textile and costume designs of civilizations from the ancient to present day. Social, economic and political factors of various periods and their influence on evolution of costume and the importance of women's role in the history of Western dress are major emphases. Integrates costume with various arts: painting, sculpture, drama, and music. A women's studies minor course.
Attributes:Arts and Humanities A, Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 3875: () Offerings
A study of the diverse meaning of appearance and dress as manifestations of individual and group behavior, social organizations, and cultural norms in various cultures.
Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4710: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 3712 and 3714. Focuses on honing advanced skills in architectural drafting, space planning, and presentation. Applies the design process to projects in residential design. Extra fee. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4712: () Offerings
Prerequisite: FCS 3712, 3714, and 3843. Focuses on honing advanced skills in CAD drafting, space planning, and presentation. Applies the design process to projects in commercial design. Extra fee. May be repeated for credit 1 time.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4720: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 4710 and 4712. Instruction in the development of a professional portfolio including resume and cover-letter writing and presentation of samples of creative work. Examination of professional practice in interior design.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4730: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 2204, 2702, and 3830. Studies the functional uses and inherent properties of materials used in interiors, as well as safety standards and local resources. Includes local field trips.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4743: () Offerings
Prerequisite: FCS 3843. Application of advanced techniques (3-D) of computer-aided design and drafting using AutoCAD software. May be repeated for credit up to 8 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4820: () Offerings
Prerequisite: FCS 2820. Includes hiring, scheduling, selling costs, department presentation, and special events.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4840: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 3840 and 3842 or permission of instructor. Focuses on acquiring the skills necessary to develop apparel designs by using techniques of draping material on the human form. Principles of design will be studied and applied in the production of attractive apparel designs that are in harmony with the current fashion scene.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4843: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 3840 and 3842. Students in apparel design and merchandising will acquire the knowledge and rendering skills of Corel/Draw 10 necessary to effectively communicate visual concepts. This course will prepare students with the computer-aided skills for anyone who wishes to be competitive in entering a career in the fashion industry. For students who wish to learn advanced Corel/Draw 10 or develop a professional portfolio, this course can be repeated. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Graduate, Undergraduate only. Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4844: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 3840, 3842, and 4840, or permission of instructor. Explores creative designing process through integrating the theories and skills of sketching, pattern making, draping, and construction in the production of ready-to-wear clothing. Provides a chance to practice visual presentation skills. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4899: () Offerings
Prerequisites: FCS 1050 and FCS 3240. FCS senior capstone course. Examines history, philosophy, and cultural values as they relate to the mission and goals of the family and consumer science discipline and profession and to each FCS specialization. Investigates public-policy issues affecting families. Examines role of faith in vocation and ethical behavior in professional practice.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Junior, Sophomore students are excluded.
FCS 4940: () Offerings
Prerequisites: "B" average; junior standing. Provides opportunities for observation, orientation, and participation in employment. Work experience planned in advance with the instructor. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits.
Attributes:Upper-Division Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded.



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