FS 3210 - Product Development + Management

Credits: 3

This advanced-level course focuses on the tools and concepts of product design and development with a focus on mass production planning techniques. The course will emphasize design management, coordination and editing, sourcing and contracting, scheduling for manufacturing, marketing, and merchandising. Students apply knowledge through the development of technical packages for an entire collection. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a working knowledge of how to manage the development of a complete line of products from concept to wholesale release.

Prerequisites: FS 2410 - Design Technologies.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Explain the tools and concepts of product design and development.
Create a product development plan that includes design, development, manufacturing, and launch.
Organize and source required materials and services to determine resource, availability and costs.
Develop line prototyping with fit and quality standards.
Produce accurate technical packages with accurate costs of goods and wholesale prices.
Demonstrate the development of a complete line from concept to wholesale release.

FS 3210 Course Learning Outcome Rubric

Required Textbooks:
Beyond Design: The Synergy of Apparel Product Development, ISBN: 978-1501315411

Suggested:

Technical Sourcebook for Apparel Designers, ISBN: 978-1501328473
Required Course Materials:

Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office