Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising Major

(52 credits)

In this program, students develop content and process knowledge related to the textile and apparel industry operations, theoretical concepts and principles, as well as processes used in the successful development and delivery of fashion products and ideas for differing consumer audiences.

TAM Core Curriculum

The TAM core courses promote the understanding of the integrative and global nature of the clothing and textiles industry, including human satisfaction for clothing, needs, and wants for clothing, and the distribution of clothing.

TAM 111 - Fundamentals of Apparel Design 3 credits
TAM 115 - Introduction to Textiles, Apparel, & Merchandising 3 credits
TAM 212 - Evaluation of Ready-to-Wear 3 credits
TAM 213 - Professional Seminar in Textile, Apparel, and Merchandising 1 credits
TAM 215 - Digital Technologies in Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising 3 credits
TAM 216 - Survey of Fashion Industry Practices 3 credits
TAM 217 - Textiles I 3 credits
TAM 217L - Textiles I Lab 1 credits
TAM 218 - Evolution of Costume 3 credits
TAM 310 - Illustration 3 credits
TAM 318 - Internship I 2 credits
TAM 319 - Socio-Cultural Perspectives of Dress 3 credits
TAM 425 - Fashion Consumers 3 credits
TAM 427 - Softgoods - Branding and Promoting 3 credits
TAM 428 - Softgoods - Selling and Managing 3 credits
TAM 429 - Forecasting in Textile, Apparel, and Merchandising 3 credits

Directed Electives

Students must complete 9 hours of Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising Directed Electives.

TAM 211 - Apparel Design Studio 3 credits
TAM 311 - Apparel Design Studio II 3 credits
TAM 312 - Weaving I 3 credits
TAM 317 - Computer Aided Design 3 credits
TAM 320 - Omni-Channel Distribution of Apparel Goods 3 credits
TAM 400 - Study Abroad in Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising 3 credits
TAM 411 - Apparel Design Studio III 3 credits
TAM 412 - Apparel Market Experience 2 credits
TAM 417 - Textiles II 3 credits
TAM 418 - Internship II 3 credits
TAM 424 - Global Sourcing Strategies 3 credits
TAM 426 - Information Analysis in Merchandising 3 credits
TAM 430 - The Fashion Entrepreneur 3 credits
TAM 450 - Event Planning and Production in the Fashion Industry 3 credits
TAM 460 - Capstone Design Collection 3 credits
TAM 470 - Capstone in Merchandising Applications 3 credits
TAM 497 - Special Problems in Textiles, Apparel, or Merchandising 1-6 credits

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