Faculty: Art, Design and Arch This major provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of textile and fashion industries. Students explore key areas such as textile design, fashion merchandising, garment production, and sustainable fashion. The program emphasizes creativity, technical skills, and the application of design and business strategies to succeed in the global fashion market. Graduates are prepared for careers in fashion design, textile engineering, fashion marketing, and retail management. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of textile science and fashion design. - Develop skills in textile production, garment construction, and fashion illustration. - Learn techniques for fashion merchandising and retail management. - Explore the role of sustainability and ethical practices in the fashion industry. - Understand the principles of fashion marketing and brand management. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the global textile and fashion markets. - Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for fashion innovation. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Textile and Fashion** - Overview of the field, its history, and its importance in the global economy. 2. **Textile Science and Technology** - Study of fiber properties, fabric construction, and textile finishing techniques. - Techniques for analyzing and selecting textiles for different applications. 3. **Fashion Design and Illustration** - Principles of fashion design, including sketching, pattern making, and draping. - Techniques for creating fashion collections and presenting design concepts. 4. **Garment Production and Quality Control** - Fundamentals of garment construction, sewing techniques, and quality assurance. - Techniques for optimizing production processes and ensuring product quality. 5. **Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management** - Study of fashion buying, merchandising strategies, and retail operations. - Techniques for managing inventory, visual merchandising, and customer experience. 6. **Sustainable and Ethical Fashion** - Exploration of sustainable materials, eco-friendly production methods, and ethical practices. - Techniques for promoting sustainability in the fashion industry. 7. **Fashion Marketing and Brand Management** - Principles of fashion marketing, including branding, advertising, and digital marketing. - Techniques for building and managing fashion brands. 8. **Global Fashion Markets and Trends** - Analysis of global fashion trends, consumer behavior, and market dynamics. - Techniques for adapting to changes in the fashion industry. 9. **Emerging Technologies in Textile and Fashion** - Exploration of innovations such as smart textiles, 3D printing, and wearable technology. - Techniques for integrating new technologies into fashion design and production. 10. **Capstone Project in Textile and Fashion** - Real-world project to apply learned skills in fashion design, textile production, or marketing. - Techniques for delivering a comprehensive textile or fashion solution. **Assessment Methods:** - Design projects and fashion collections. - Written assignments on textile science, fashion marketing, and sustainability. - Group projects in fashion merchandising and brand management. - Participation in internships or fieldwork with fashion houses, textile manufacturers, or retail brands. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "The Fashion Designer's Textile Directory" by Gail Baugh. - "Fashion Marketing and Merchandising" by Mary G. Wolfe. - "Sustainable Fashion: Past, Present, and Future" by Jennifer Farley Gordon and Colleen Hill. - "Fashion Brands: Branding Style from Armani to Zara" by Mark Tungate. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of art, design, or business is recommended. Suitable for students in fashion design, textile engineering, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years, including coursework, design projects, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Textile and Fashion or a related field. **Target Audience:** Aspiring fashion designers, textile engineers, fashion marketers, and retail managers seeking to excel in the global textile and fashion industries. This major equips students with the creative, technical, and business skills needed to excel in textile and fashion, driving innovation and sustainability in the fashion industry.