Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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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:
Technical Sourcebook for Apparel Designers, 3rd Edition, Jaeil Lee & Camille Steen, Fairchild Books  ISBN:  978-1501328473 

Apparel Production Management and the Technical Package, Paula J. Myers-McDevitt, Fairchild Books  ISBN: 978-1563678691
Required Course Materials:

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office



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