Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles
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Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles
Requirements and Core Courses
Careers in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Campus Organizations and Activities
Related Fields of Study That May Interest You
Contact Information
Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles
Apparel, merchandising, design, and textiles integrates the process of designing and merchandising apparel and textile products with an understanding of the people who use those products. Students in the apparel and textile design option at Washington State University typically complete a fine arts minor or business administration minor. Merchandising option students complete a required business administration minor and often add coursework in marketing, communication, or international business to expand expertise.
• Offered at WSU: Bachelor of arts, minor, master of arts
• Available at: Pullman
Requirements and Core Courses
—Bachelor of arts in apparel, merchandising, design, and textiles
REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINING PROGRAM
Program requirements match those needed for admission to Washington State University, and include the University's general education requirements. Certification into the major occurs after completion of 24 credits with a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
Students can choose an emphasis in apparel design or merchandising. Each option includes the program's core courses, as well as option requirements and electives. Students can individualize their expertise by exploring minors and supporting work in fine arts, business administration, marketing, international business, and communication.
CORE COURSES
AMT 108—Introduction to Apparel, Design, Merchandising, and Textiles
AMT 208—Visual Merchandising and Promotion
AMT 211—Apparel and Textile Product Development
AMT 215—Textile Fundamentals
AMT 314—Fashion Forecasting
AMT 315—Textile Product Analysis
AMT 318—Merchandising Buying and Planning
AMT 368—Illustration and Rendering
AMT 413—International Trade in Textiles and Apparel
AMT 417—Multicultural Perspectives on Dress and the Body
AMT 420—History of Fashion Designers
MKTG 360—Marketing
• APPAREL DESIGN OPTION
AMT 220—Historic Costumes and Textiles
AMT 311—Draping and Flat Pattern
AMT 316—Advanced Patternmaking
AMT 410—Advanced Assembly Techniques
AMT 411—Portfolio Production
AMT 412—Fashion Line Development
AMT 492—Sketching and Graphic Communication
FA 110—Drawing or 111—Figure Drawing
AMT electives (AMT 490 Internship encouraged) and other electives
• MERCHANDISING OPTION
AMT 450—Strategic Planning and Decision Making
AMT 490—Cooperative Education Experience
MKTG 477—Promotions
MKTG 490—Entrepreneurship
AMT electives and other electives
NOTE: Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the catalog to graduate.
Careers in Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles
The program provides a wide range of career opportunities within design, product development, merchandising, marketing, retailing, and promotion. Typical positions include apparel designer, technical designer, pattern maker, fashion illustrator, visual merchandiser, brand identity specialist, sales representative, buyer, retail manager, textile designer, textiles specialist, market analyst, entrepreneur, catalog developer, wardrobe consultant, and graphic artist.
For more information, visit the department’s career profiles Web site.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Students in apparel, merchandising, design, and textiles are eligible for corporate- and private-supported student scholarships and also are eligible for achievement awards offered within the program.
Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships from Washington State University, and may also be eligible for state or federal financial aid. Visit the Finances and Scholarships pages for information on applying for University scholarships and financial aid.
Campus Organizations and Activities
• The student chapter of the International Textiles and Apparel Association provides exploration and expansion of professional skills, service project activities, and events coordination opportunities.
• Special events on campus include design and merchandising competitions, exhibitions, and the annual Mom’s Weekend Fashion Show, which displays original student apparel designs. Fashion show opportunities include apparel design, stage design, printed material design, promotion, hosting, and managing a fashion show.
Related Fields of Study That May Interest You
• Agricultural economics
• Communication
• Fine arts
• Human development
• Interior design
• International business
• Marketing
• Music
• Psychology
• Women’s studies
Contact Information
Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles
Washington State University
51 Kruegel Hall
PO Box 642020
Pullman, WA 99164-2020
amdt@wsu.edu
509-335-1233
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Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Textiles
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Strengths of the Program
- WSU has the leading bachelor's and graduate program in apparel and textiles in Washington.
- The state's apparel and textile industry is ranked third in national productivity.
- WSU's specialized faculty educate for strong careers, industry leadership, and professional satisfaction.
- The faculty are nationally and internationally recognized in apparel, merchandising, design, and textiles.
- Learn apparel sizing, resource development, creative fashion design, social and psychological aspects of dress, data management tools, and technology-based information research.
- Broaden perspectives through field trips, internships, and study abroad.