• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

在这里学什么？

The apparel, merchandising, and textiles major integrates an understanding of design, textiles, business, and retail merchandising — the necessary components in bringing products from concept to consumer.

A set of core courses provide a foundation in principles of aesthetics, business, textiles, global markets, apparel production, and retail environments. The apparel, textile and fashion industries operate in a global market, making an understanding of the world economy and cultural diversity essential. Team building, communications, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are emphasized throughout the curriculum.

Majors in apparel, merchandising, and textiles can specialize in merchandising or apparel design.

Options in the Major

Product knowledge, combined with an understanding of consumer cultures, the process by which products are developed in the fashion industry, business principles, and the business of fashion, are the focus of the options within the major.

MERCHANDISING

The merchandising option focuses on a strong business and liberal arts core. The curriculum combines product-focused courses in retailing, marketing, management, and accounting. Departmental courses in the sourcing/production, forecasting, visual merchandising, marketing, and retailing of consumer goods support this option.

The program encompasses global study of the cultural/historical, economic, and scientific aspects of the textile, apparel, and fashion industries, while fostering understanding of consumer behavior and socially responsible business practices.

APPAREL DESIGN

The apparel design option focuses on understanding and mastery of apparel construction techniques; apparel and textile aesthetics; design; product evaluation, forecasting, and quality assessment; production of apparel goods for an identified target market; and manual and computer-aided design skills.

Courses in creativity, drawing, cultural and historical influences, international trade, and technical aspects of textiles and apparel provide preparation for students in the creative side of the fashion industry.

SIGNATURE COURSES

In the apparel merchandising and design program, you can expect to take courses like these.

Visual Merchandising and Promotion Textile Specifications Apparel Quality and Product Analysis Fashion Forecasting Merchandise Buying and Planning Consumer Behavior Globalization, Environmental, and Ethical Issues in the Fashion Industry Multicultural Perspectives on the Body and Dress History of Fashion Design

APPAREL DESIGN OPTION

Apparel Quality and Product Analysis Creativity Draping and Flat Pattern Fitting the Human Form Fashion Forecasting Illustration and Rendering Techniques Computer Applications in Apparel, Textile, and Design Advanced Assembly Fashion Line Development History of Fashion Design

MERCHANDISING OPTION

Visual Merchandising and Promotion Apparel Quality and Product Analysis Fashion Forecasting Merchandise Buying and Planning Advanced Retail Management Strategy Planning and Decision Making Supply Chain Management Consumer Behavior Globalization, Environmental and Ethical Issues in the Fashion Industry International Trade in Textiles and Apparel Business Management Economics

Careers in apparel, merchandising, design & textiles

A degree in apparel, merchandising, design, and textiles provides a wide range of career opportunities within design, product development, merchandising, marketing, retailing, and promotion.

Common positions include:

Apparel Designer Technical Designer Pattern Maker Fashion Illustrator

Apparel DesignMerchandising

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resources Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level). Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences. WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international freshman. English Language Requirements: TOEFL - Minimum Score 213 computer-based (CBT); 79 internet-based (iBT); 550 paper-based (PBT); IELTS – 6.5; MELAB – 77.

课程信息

学制：全日制(120 学分)

学费：US$25,702.00 (¥ 166,392) /年

开学时间：2022八月23日, 2022一月10日, 2022八月22日

申请截止日期：15-Nov-22

留学地点：Washington State University370 Lighty Student Services Building,PULLMAN,Washington,99164, United States