AMD 545 Introduction to Draping 3(2-2)
Interpretation of garment designs developed through the draping on dress forms. Prerequisites: AMD 241 and AMD 345 or graduate status.

AMD 546 Experimental CAD for Apparel 3(2-2)
Creative use of industry-specific CAD system as applied to standards prevalent in the manufacture of apparel. Emphasis on advanced portfolio development and presentation boards.

AMD 547 Functional Apparel Design 3(2-2) A systematic approach to apparel design integrating knowledge of the needs and functions of the wearer, the structural properties of textiles and apparel design.

AMD 550 Textiles and Apparel in a Global Economy 3(3-0)
Examination of issues related to the globalization of the textile/apparel industry, theories of international development and expansion, and the distribution of fashion goods.

AMD 560 Apparel Product Development 3(2-2)
Integration of merchandising and design functions through team-based and case-based study, and/or industry collaboration as a total process for successful apparel product development.

AMD 570 The Business and Design of European Fashion 3(Spec)

A short term (three weeks) faculty led study abroad program examining the business and design of European fashion including haute couture. Prerequisites: AMD 141, 256, minimum GPA of 2.5, and permission of instructor. Recommended: AMD 140.

AMD 604 Scholarship in Textiles and Clothing 3(3-0)
Overview of research in textiles and clothing with emphasis on current future directions of the field.

AMD 635 Advanced Internship in Textiles & Apparel 6(Spec)
A structured internship experience that fosters the application of advanced technology and creative skills in a textile/apparel professional setting.

AMD 640 Anthropometrics and Apparel 3(2-2)
Examination of human factors and their relationship to designed products. Quantification of body sizes and human variation using body scanning technology.

AMD 641 Apparel Presentation Technology 3(2-2)
Software applications specific to apparel presentation in retail and virtual environments. Emphasis on creation of planograms for product display

AMD 655 Textile Product Evaluation 3(2-2)
Appropriate selection, use, and adaptation of standardized tests for textile product evaluation, familiarity with technological advances; and exploration of innovative use of textiles

AMD 656 Apparel Retail Technology 3(3-0)
In-depth study of the principal apparel retail technologies and systems currently being developed and used for internal retail management and for global supply chain management.

AMD 697 Special Studies: Human Environmental Studies 1-15(Spec)
Consideration of subject matter not included in courses currently listed in the Bulletin.

AMD 797 Special Studies: Human Environmental Studies 1-15(Spec)
Consideration of subject matter not included in courses currently listed in the Bulletin.

AMD 798 Thesis 1-6(Spec)
Individual research or creative endeavor culminating in a written thesis and/or exhibition of work. CR/NC only

Research Methods (3 credits) & Statistics (3 credits)

These courses will be selected in consultation with your advisor.

Advising within the APDMT Program

The Coordinator of the HDFS graduate program is Dr. Maureen MacGillivray and the Assistant Coordinator is Candace Maylee. Mrs. Maylee will be the graduate student's main contact person through the initial phase of the application process and early on into the graduate program. Once students are at CMU and have begun to take coursework, Dr. MacGillivray will be their temporary advisor. During their first year in the program, each graduate student will select an advisor from the graduate faculty. That advisor, along with the student's graduate committee will provide most of the academic advising necessary to assist the student in meeting programmatic requirements.