FASH415L - Advanced PDM Software

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
Students learn the apparel product development process via a web-based product data management solution called Web PDM. This solution will shorten cycle time and reduce development cost of apparel companies by streamlining the tasks involved and using just Gerber Web PDM to define all of the technical aspects. Students will define a concept company and develop a small line catered to a target market and process all tasks related to creating the product using various tools that will all be used in conjunction with Web PDM. The student will be responsible for developing a market calendar around key dates. These key dates will include: Initial Concept, Brand/Season Strategy, Design Review. Students will utilize clothing vocabulary and terminology as it pertains to current and historical references of different garments, silhouettes, and their parts. It also examines the elements and principles of design, emphasizing proportion and pleasing balance.

Prerequisite(s): FASH 300N