FASH 619 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF CLOTHING (3 credits)
Research related to the study of clothing and appearance as
important contributors to human interactions; consideration of the
importance of clothing in individual and collective behavior. Basic
concepts and theories from social psychology will be used to study how
dress reflects self-feelings, establishes social identities, and affects
interpersonal encounters.
FASH 620 FASHION AND APPAREL STUDIES GRADUATE INTERNSHIP (1-3 credits)
An
off-campus supervised and coordinated field study program in
fashion/apparel related areas that allows students to apply acquired
knowledge and skills in a corporate or professional setting.
FASH 626 HISTORIC TEXTILES & CLOTHING COLLECTION MANAGEMENT (1-3 credits)
Practicum at the University of Delaware Historic Costume and
Textiles Collection. Students learn proper care, storage and display
techniques for flat textiles, apparel and accessories. Experiences may
include museum education, object accession, and database management.
FASH 630 APPAREL BRAND MANAGEMENT & MARKETING (3 credits)
A study of the significance of brand management for fashion
companies as a competitive strategy for building sales and customer
base. Introduction to essential elements of branding. Examines major
activities of brand management and marketing with a focus on apparel
firms. Apparel branding examined in the global context due to global
nature of industry and its impact on consumers around the world.PREREQ: Graduate standing. RESTRICTIONS: Not open to students with credit for FASH430.
FASH 633 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT STUDIO (3 credits)
Product development for a targeted market from conceptualization
through execution of sample garments for mass production. Develop skills
in computer-aided pattern designing, grading, marker making and data
management (e.g., sizing, specifications, operations and costing).
Includes field trip.
FASH 655 TEXTILES AND APPAREL IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY (3 credits)
Global interdependencies that influence production, distribution,
and consumption of goods and services. The diverse roles of government,
industry, and consumers in the global economy. An overview of the global
textile and apparel industries. Also examines the U.S. textile complex
and the U.S. market within an international context.
FASH 665 FASHION STUDIES SEMINAR (1 credit)
Exploration of current research and industry needs in the field.
Must be taken each time course is offered. Presentation of thesis
research required.
FASH 666 SPECIAL PROBLEM (1-6 credits)
Individual study, individual service learning project, group
experiential learning (e.g., travel, internship, service learning),
research that allows students to synthesize learning across courses.
FASH 669 PROFESSIONAL PROJECT IN FASHION AND APPAREL STUDIES (3 credits)
Engage
in all phases of a professional project under the guidance of a faculty
member and document the results in written form. The professional
project should reflect the ability to conduct an individual study,
individual service learning project, group experiential learning, or
research project in which students synthesize learning across courses in
the Fashion and Apparel Studies M.S. program.
RESTRICTIONS:If
choosing professional project option, a student must complete a total of
3 credits of FASH 669 during the M.S. study in Fashion and Apparel
Studies.
FASH 689 APPAREL SUPPLY CHAINS & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (1 credit)
Challenges for social responsibility in the context of
structure, relationships and long-standing practices and methods in
apparel business. Analyzes structural and competitive issues of supply
chains such as ownership, globalization, and outsourcing.
FASH 691 SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE APPAREL: GLOBAL POLICY (1 credit)
Political and profit interests that influence socially
responsible decisions and policy for the global textile and apparel
industry are considered. Factors analyzed include ethics, economics,
government policies, international labor standards, environmental
regulations, and company priorities.
FASH 692 SUSTAINING GLOBAL APPAREL SUPPLY CHAINS (1 credit)
This course examines the responsibility of businesses for
sustaining economic/social development in the global apparel industry.
An historical perspective of the role of the industry in economic
development provides a context for evaluating current issues concerning
sustainable development.
FASH 693 CULTURE & WORK IN THE APPAREL INDUSTRY (1 credit)
Examines the interrelationships between cultural characteristics,
employment/work practices and social responsibility. Examples of
industry practices that reflect the effects of culture on business
practices are addressed.
FASH 694 APPAREL CONSUMERS AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (1 credit)
Examines the role of consumers in improving working conditions,
labor standards, and environmental stewardship in apparel factories
worldwide. Factors and groups motivating consumer action are explored,
including the influence of personal characteristics, market
opportunities, and activist and other pressure groups.
FASH 695 BRINGING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO APPAREL CORPORATE CULTURE (1 credit)
Importance
of leadership, the role of inspirational leadership, and the
opportunities for making a difference will be explored, analyzed and
applied. Social change is the emphasis of this course-how YOU can help
build a socially responsible workplace.
FASH 696 CURRENT INITIATIVES FOR APPAREL INDUSTRY LABOR COMPLIANCE (1 credit)
Evaluates the effectiveness of current initiatives for improving
working conditions and labor standards in factories around the world.
Explores codes of conduct and new trends for achieving long-term
improvements in compliance to internationally recognized labor
standards.
FASH 697 WORKER-CENTRIC SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR APPAREL INDUSTRY (1 credit)
Examines the rights of workers. Explores obstacles in meeting and
methods for assuring worker rights, including freedom of association.
Consideration is given to how to effectively engage with workers.
FASH 698 REDESIGNING GREEN APPAREL: DESIGN, SOURCING & PACKAGING (1 credit)
Examines challenges to environmental stewardship in the design,
sourcing, and packaging of apparel, textiles, and footwear products.
Explores innovative practices, visionary leadership, and social change
strategies for redesigning 'green' in the context of the design and
sourcing roles of apparel business.
FASH 699 PRODUCING ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE APPAREL (1 credit)
Examines environmentally responsible apparel production and
practices as philosophy, process, and competitive business strategy.
Analyzes sustainable production in the context of a business' physical
plant, materials, and resource use.
FASH 800 RESEARCH ANALYSIS IN FASHION STUDIES (3 credits)
Analysis and interpretation of research in fashion and apparel
studies. Examination of qualitative and quantitative research
methodologies. Emphasis is placed on theory development and research
design.
FASH 810 THEORIES OF DESIGN AND AESTHETICS (3 credits)
Theories and methods used in design and aesthetics; examines those
used in multiple disciplines and their application in the field of
apparel design.
FASH 814 HISTORY OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY (3 credits)
An in-depth study on the evolution of the fashion industry, from
its conception to the present. Areas of emphasis include
manufacturing/production, design, retail and marketing. Each segment is
examined through the political, economic, aesthetic, technological,
social and cultural factors that influenced the industry.
FASH 819 FASHION THEORY (3 credits)
Overview of
theoretical perspectives used to explain and predict fashion and fashion
change; examines economic, historical, psychological, marketing, and
sociological concepts and theories to understand the fashion process.
FASH 822 GLOBAL FASHION CONSUMER (3 credits)
In-depth study of consumer behavior toward fashion products in a global
context. Theories will be investigated from the context of the required
readings.
FASH 824 CREATIVE DESIGN FOR EXHIBITION (3 credits)
Use of advanced apparel design techniques in the development and
execution of a collection of garments for juried design exhibition.
FASH 825 INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES TO PROBLEM SOLVING (3 credits)
Interdisciplinary approaches to collaborative creative thinking
and problem solving, implementing a variety of methods (e.g.,
environmental scanning, concept/knowledge mapping, scenario building,
futuring/forecasting, visioning, scenario building, strategic planning)
to the sustainable resolution of global contemporary issues challenging
the textile/apparel/retail complex.
FASH 868 SUPERVISED RESEARCH IN FASHION STUDIES (1-3 credits)
Exploration of the academic research process, encompassing its
conceptualization, design, execution, and dissemination phases.
FASH 869 THESIS (6 credits)
Students will
engage in all phases of original scholarship under the guidance of their
graduate committee and document the results in written form, including
the process.
