Kansas State University

Apparel and Textiles Course Descriptions

Undergraduate credit in Apparel and Textiles:

AT 245. Apparel and Textile Marketing. (3). I.
Survey of the organization and operation of the U.S. apparel and textile industry; examination of the principles and processes required to meet the needs of the apparel/textile consumer.
AT 265. Textiles. (3) I, II.
Fundamentals of textiles as related to the production, sale, and use of apparel and other products. Laboratory experiences related to the identification of fibers, yarns, and fabrics and to the care and performance of textile products. Two hours lec. and two hours lab per week.
AT 300. Apparel Production. (3) I.
Fundamentals of apparel production; garment sizing and fit; introduction to pattern drafting and pattern manipulation. Two hours lec. and four hours of lab a week. Pr.: AT 265 or conc.
AT 325. Apparel and Textile Store Operations. (3). II.
Analysis of the elements, processes, and controls involved in operating an apparel and textile business. Pr.: AT 245, MATH 100 or 220.
AT 330. Apparel Consumers and Society. (3) II.
Cultural, social, psychological, and economic aspects related to apparel needs and consumer behavior of individuals and groups; focus on market segmentation. Three hours lec. Pr.: SOCIO 211 or PSYCH 110.
AT 340. Aesthetics of Apparel and Textiles. (3). II.
Understanding and application of aesthetics as its relates to the roles of the apparel industry professional and the development, selection, and promotion of apparel and textile products. Two hours lecture and one hour recitation per week. Pr.: AT 245.
AT 400. Fashion Illustration. (3) II.
In-depth study of fashion illustration, technical apparel drawings, and line development. Two hours lec. and four hours lab a week. Pr.: AT 300 and AT 340 with a “C” or higher, ART 100, ART 190.
AT 430. History of Apparel Fashion: Renaissance to Present. (3) I.
Interrelationship of costume and social, cultural, political, and economic environments from when fashion in apparel products began in the Renaissance to present day. Pr.: AT 330.
AT 445. Professional Development. (2) I.
Preparation for internship and professional development in apparel and textile industry. Pr.: junior standing.
 
AT 460. Apparel and Textile Evaluation. (3). I.
Identification and evaluation of apparel product quality and serviceability from the standpoint of fiber, fabric, and construction performance, material and product standards and specifications, and cost. Two hours lec. And 2 hr. lab a week. Pr.: AT 265, junior standing in AT major.
AT 499. Problems in Apparel and Textiles. (Var.) I, II, S.
Independent study. Pr.: Consent of instructor.

Undergraduate credit and graduate credit in minor field:

AT 545. Global Apparel and Textile Production and Distribution. (3) I.
Analysis of global fiber, textile, and apparel production and distribution; structure of industry and distribution channels; impact of culture, economics, and government regulations on production and distribution. Pr.: AT 245, ECON 110, and senior standing.
AT 550. Apparel and Textile Internship. (4) S.
Preplanned and supervised off-campus work experience in the apparel industry. Pr.: AT 445; AT 655 or 575; junior standing; and consent of instructor.
AT 575. Principles of Forecasting. (3) I.
Introduction of the processes and methods used by the textile and apparel industry to conduct short-term and long-term forecasts. Application of fashion theory and principles, sources of information, knowledge, techniques and skills for planning and implementing fashion projection. Pr.: AT 430, AT 325, AT 340, and senior standing.
AT 576. Principles of Buying. (3) I, II.
Introduction of the processes and methods used by apparel buyers to purchase merchandise assortments. Application of fashion theory and principles, sources of information, knowledge, techniques and skills for assortment planning, buying, vendor negotiations, and profit planning. Emphasis on merchandising mathematics. Pr.: CIS 104, ACCTG 231, AT 325, AT 340, and AT 575.

Undergraduate and graduate credit:

AT 610. Computer-Aided Design of Apparel. (3) II.
Overview of computer-aided design as it relates to the apparel industry; introduction and application of computer hardware and software to apparel design, including apparel technical drawings, web design, and graphic presentation skills. Six hours lab a week. Pr.: AT 400 and junior standing in apparel design specialization.
AT 625. Apparel and Textile Store Planning. (3) I.
Evaluation of the planning process utilized to develop successful apparel and textile retail organizations; consideration given to the unique challenges encountered by a firm with fashion-related products. Pr.: AT 475 and senior standing.
AT 645. Private Label Apparel Product Development. (3) I, II.
Capstone course using a team approach to synthesize and perform activities used by apparel retailers to create a line of private label merchandise for a targeting consumer marker. Pr.: AT 460; AT 475, 575, or AT 610, 655; senior standing.
AT 650. Apparel and Textiles Study Tour. (1-3) I, II, S.
Supervised off-campus tour of facilities or equivalent experience where textile products are designed, manufactured, tested, marketed, exhibited, and/or conserved. Pr.: Instructor's Permission.
AT 655. Apparel Pattern Development I. (3) I.
Principles and techniques of flat pattern design; basic pattern drafting; development of knit slopers. Use of flat pattern and drafting to achieve original designs in knit and woven fabrics. Two hours lecture and four hours lab a week. Pr.: AT 400 and junior standing in apparel design specialization.
AT 670. Apparel Pre-Production Processes (3) I.
Computer application of pattern drafting, pattern grading, and marker layout for apparel pre-production processes. Computer applications for design development. Pr.: AT 655.
AT 695. Apparel Pattern Development II. (3) I.
Apparel production development by draping to achieve original designs; pattern grading and marker techniques; line development for a variety of markets; portfolio and resumé evaluation. Two hours lec. and four hours lab a week. Pr.: AT 655 and senior standing in apparel design specialization.
AT 720. Professional Advancement in Merchandising. (3) I, II, S.
Analysis of leadership in a merchandising form and how it affects organizational culture and change. Various leadership styles will be examined and a personal leadership philosophy will be developed.
AT 725. Theory and Practice of Apparel/Textile Marketing and Distribution. (3) II, alternate years.
Theoretical and applied analysis of apparel/textile marketing and distribution strategies, with an emphasis on the effectiveness of a market-oriented approach for decision-making; assessment of environmental forces impacting affecting strategic decisions by firms in the apparel/textile distribution channel; synthesis of past and present trends in order to forecast probable future patterns. Pr.: AT 625.
AT 735. Promotional Strategies in Merchandising. (3) I, II, S.
Examination of promotional strategies and techniques used by merchandising firms, emphasizing cultural and global awareness, social responsibility, and ethical decision making.