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Program Overview
Program Overview
The Department of Design and Merchandising offers various programs, including the B.S. in Apparel and Merchandising, B.S. in Interior Architecture and Design, and M.S. in Design and Merchandising.
B.S. in Apparel and Merchandising
The B.S. in Apparel and Merchandising program provides students with a comprehensive education in the design, production, and merchandising of apparel and textiles. The program includes coursework in:
- Market analysis and trend forecasting
- Technology and material research
- Concept and product line development
- Computer-aided design
- Technical package and packaging/branding strategies
- Pricing and costing
- Product line management and quality assurance
- Sourcing, supply chain management, and new venture start-up
Product Development Concentration
The Product Development Concentration is designed to provide students with technical skills and experience in developing consumer products with an emphasis on sustainability and accessibility. The concentration includes coursework in:
- Product Development I
- Product Development II
- Prototyping Testing for Product Development
- Product Development III
Program Requirements
The B.S. in Apparel and Merchandising program requires 120 credits, including:
- 30 credits in the freshman year
- 30 credits in the sophomore year
- 32 credits in the junior year
- 28 credits in the senior year
Internship Opportunities
The program offers internship opportunities for students to gain practical experience in the industry. Students can choose from a variety of internship alternative courses, including:
- Computer-Aided Textile Design
- History of Fashion Designers/Manufacturers
- Merchandising Promotion
- Merchandise Planning and Control
- International Retailing
- Social-Psychological Aspects of Clothing
- Retail Environment Design and Planning
- Footwear Design
Research Areas
The Department of Design and Merchandising has several research areas, including:
- Faculty Research and Creative Scholarship
- Connected and Mediated Environments Laboratory
- Fashion Sustainability Research Collaborative
- Inclusive Innovations Laboratory
- Smart Textiles and Nanotechnology Research Group
- Spatial Perception and Cognitive Experience Laboratory
- Student Research Theses
Community Engagement
The department is involved in various community engagement activities, including:
- Fashion FUNdamentals
- Green Your Laundry
Student Organizations
The department has several student organizations, including:
- Student Organizations and Involvement
Advising and Support
The department provides advising and support services to students, including:
- Academic Success Coordinator and Advisor
- Advising and Support
Resources for Prospective and Current Students
The department offers several resources for prospective and current students, including:
- Paying for College
- Student Organizations
- Advising and Support
News and Events
The department publishes news and events, including:
- Apparel and Merchandising News
- Department of Design and Merchandising
Department of Design and Merchandising
The department is located at:
- 114 Nancy Richardson Design Center
- 522 W. Lake St.
- 1574 Campus Delivery
- Fort Collins, Colorado
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- Alumni
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- Donors
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- Faculty and Staff
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The college provides several quicklinks, including:
- Career Services
- CHHS SharePoint
- College Communicators' Toolbox
- College Employment
- Commencement
- Giving
- People Directory
- Technology
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- Flickr
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Accessibility Statement
The college has an accessibility statement, which can be found on the website.
Disclaimer
The college has a disclaimer, which can be found on the website.
Equal Opportunity
The college has an equal opportunity statement, which can be found on the website.
Privacy Statement
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