Description
This course is designed to introduce the student to apparel product development and global manufacturing. Students explore all steps essential to developing apparel such as researching trends, establishing means of production, and presenting collections to meet the needs of the merchandise buyers.??Through studying the product development cycle, students will discern the ways in which product development is not limited only to apparel but other sources of merchandise as well.??Students are required to complete three creative projects designed to enhance constructive and authentic knowledge of topics and issues presented over the course of the semester.