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Courses
HMS 119 - Introduction to Fashion Merchandising - Fundamentals
of fashion merchandising from concept to consumer and exploratory study of
careers in fashion merchandising.
HMS 131 - Apparel I - Influences on apparel preferences
and purchases; wardrobe planning principles; sources of apparel; development
of fashion trends; techniques and tools for apparel maintenance, production,
and alteration; characteristics of fit in apparel.
HMS 204 - Aesthetics - Study of aesthetics and related concepts
including sensory perception, beauty, elements and principles of design.
Development of skills in applying and manipulating aesthetic components to
improve the quality of human experiences in personal and work place environments.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
HMS 230 - Cultural Aspects of Clothing - Interdisciplinary
approach to the cultural, social-psychological, aesthetic and economic influences
on clothing behavior. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
HMS 232 - Twentieth Century Costume - Study of the evolution
of fashion through the decades; emphasis on the relationships of clothing,
people and times. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
HMS 233 - Apparel Design - Study of fashion designers and
the design process as it relates to apparel production. Contents include
sketching, pattern development, fabrication, style terminology and advances
in technology. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
HMS 323 - Specialty Merchandising - Study of specialized
fashion merchandise classifications emphasizing product knowledge, target
customers and merchandising techniques; relationship of specialty apparel
to the family life cycle.
HMS 333 - Apparel II (Apparel Evaluation) - Three semester
credit hours, (two hours lecture, two hours lab
per week). Development of skills in garment and style evaluation; apparel
production with emphasis on commercial techniques and equipment. Fee required.
HMS 343 - Visual Merchandising and Display - Three semester
credit hours, (two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week). Techniques
for visual presentation of merchandise used to maximize product sales potential;
focus is on display, merchandising a sales area, space utilization, lighting,
tools and equipment. Prerequisites: Junior level; at least six hours in Human
Sciences or Business.
HMS 363 - Advanced Textiles - Study of textile design, fibers,
fabrics, and technological advancements and interaction with end-use products;
global perspective and impact on the textile industry. Prerequisites: HMS
260 and junior standing.
HMS 419 - Merchandising Procedures - Principles underlying
origination, production, promotion, distribution, marketing, storage, advertising
and consumption. Junior standing. Fee required.
HMS 420 - Internship/Practicum - Three semester credit hours.
Individualized instruction. Supervised on-the-job training program in the
field. Fee required.
HMS 463 - Fashion Promotion - Activities and devices used
in the fashion industry to encourage sales of merchandise and create goodwill
including publicity, public relations, special events, fashion shows, personal
selling and advertising. Prerequisites: Junior or senior level.
HMS 478 - Special Topics-Fashion Entrepreneurship - One
to three semester credit hours. In-depth study of selected topics within
the discipline of human sciences. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.