Mar 14, 2025  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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FS 3210 - Product Development + Management


Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

In this course, students will learn product development processes and practice techniques to convert their design concepts into 3D products by developing pre-production technical packages and style presentations. The course will emphasize product management, sourcing, and scheduling. Students will practice making practical, time-based decisions aligned with local and global supply chains. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a working knowledge of managing the development of knit and woven products from concept to production.

Prerequisites: FS 2411 - Digital Design I  

Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Explore the tools and concepts of product development and management. 
  • Develop product development strategies with a practical understanding of the market and style trends, fashion categories, and competitive product analysis.
  • Apply the process of product development to the creation of technical packages for fashion garments.
  • Apply technology to create pre-production documents for local and global supply chains. 
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills through professional tech packs and style presentations.

FS3210 Course Learning Outcome Rubric  

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

(Suggested) Technical Sourcebook for Apparel Designers, ISBN: 9781501328473
Required Course Materials:

  • Fabric loupe
  • Measuring tape
  • Mechanical pencil
  • Drawing paper
  • Micron pens

Software:

  • Microsoft Office: Word, Power Point, Excel
  • Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat

Hardware:

  • Access to scanner
  • Digital camera, or phone with camera



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