Apparel, Textiles, and Design
The Apparel, Textiles, and Design major provides instruction in sewing, apparel construction, fabrics and textiles, sewing for interior design, costume, fiber arts, and related fields. Theoretical presentations are complemented by extensive laboratory experiences and address the latest technological developments. The program focuses on preparation for the home as well as other ministry and career opportunities.
Curriculum Highlights
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Freshman
- Apparel Construction I & II
- Personal & Home Management
- Home-Based Business Strategies
- Introduction to Drawing
- Introduction to Art
- Sophomore
- Foundations of Chemistry
- History of Apparel
- Sewing for the Home
- Textiles for the Consumer
- Sewing for the Home
- Sewing for Interior Design II
- Needle Arts
- Junior
- Advanced Construction Techniques
- Fiber Arts
- Flat Pattern Design
- Senior
- Advanced Pattern Design
- Apparel, Textiles, & Design Seminar
- Entrepreneurship
- Apparel, Textiles, & Design Internship
- Oral Communication for the Professions
For further details see complete major information:
Apparel, Textiles, and Design Personal Opportunity Profile
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
Apparel Construction I This class provides the opportunity to learn or perfect basic apparel construction skills. Instruction will be given in selecting and using commercial patterns, basic pattern alterations, and specific construction and design techniques.
Apparel Construction II This class builds on Apparel Construction I skills and provides additional, advanced construction opportunities and detail work.
Advanced Construction Techniques Here you will receive experience sewing specialty fabrics, using various machine features, and applying decorative designs.
Sewing for the Home This class introduces you to the world of sewing for the home and interior design. You will receive lecture material and lab experiences in table linens, window treatments, pillows, and bed linens. The Sewing for Interior Design II class will provide further, more specialized experiences.
Textiles for the Consumer In this class you will study fibers, weaves, finishes, and manufacturing processes in the textile industry.
Apparel, Textiles, & Design Internship You will take this course your senior year. You will gain practical on-the-job type experience in a clothing and textiles area of your choosing.
Flat Pattern Design Students design and construct original patterns to achieve proper fit and to include various style details.
History of Apparel Students study the dress from ancient Egypt to modern times as influenced by changes in history.
Career Opportunities
Listed below are only a few of the many career opportunities available to you:
- Adult educator
- Alterations
- Clothing designer
- Decorating consultant
- Department store manager
- Entrepreneur—clothing construction, home decorating, specialty sewing
- Extension Agent
- Fabric store demonstrator
- Fabric store manager
- Fashion advisor
- Fashion consultant/designer
- FCS professional for a business or corporation
- Image/color consultant
- Interior design seamstress
- Interior design workroom supervisor
- Journalist/textbook author
- Middle school, high school, or college professor
- Quilter
- Seamstress
- Tailor
- Textiles technician
- Wedding attire designer and seamstress
- Window treatment consultant