Arizona State University Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts 55 courses 120 total credits
The Bachelor of Arts program in fashion with a concentration in apparel product development is designed to immerse you in the full product development lifecycle, from ideation to the finished garment available in stores. This concentration blends creativity, technical expertise and business strategy to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the fast-paced world of fashion product development. Through a combination of studio-based projects, lectures and hands-on learning, you master vital product development skills, including flat and digital patternmaking, tech pack creation, fit analysis, garment construction and sourcing. These skills enable you to navigate complex production workflows, manage timelines and collaborate with cross-functional teams, while ensuring high-quality standards are maintained throughout. The curriculum emphasizes a holistic approach to product development, providing you with the expertise to oversee the end-to-end creation of a product. You learn how to transform creative ideas into commercially viable products, addressing market needs, forecasting trends, selecting materials and managing production. You also gain a deep understanding of line architecture and how to create cohesive product lines that align with brand identity and consumer expectations. You prepare to drive product strategy and innovation by integrating creative design with practical business decisions. Another key element of the program is its emphasis on technology integration and innovation in product development. You explore the tools and software that are transforming the fashion industry, such as 3D design software, CAD systems and virtual prototyping tools. By mastering these technologies, you are equipped to streamline the product development process, enhance design accuracy, and reduce time-to-market. This technological proficiency prepares you to lead in an industry increasingly driven by digital solutions and innovative design.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Fashion Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FSH 125 | Survey of the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FSH 175 | Merchandising Essentials | 3 |
| FSH 200 | Textiles Science Lab | 1 |
| FSH 201 | Textiles Science | 3 |
| FSH 204 | Social Aspects of Fashion | 3 |
| FSH 208 | Creative Technology for Fashion | 3 |
| FSH 209 or CIS 105 | Fashion Analytics Tools or Computer Applications and Information Technology | 3 |
| FSH 300 | Global Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FSH 396 | Professional Practices for Fashion | 1 |
| FSH 435 | Contemporary Fashion | 3 |
| FSH 484 | Internship | 3 |
| FSH 485 | Reflections on Experiential Learning | 3 |
| Total Fashion Core | 29 credits | |
Fashion Core - Fashion History Related:
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Lower Division Apparel Product Development
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FSH 152 | Apparel Construction and Finishing Techniques | 3 |
| FSH 155 | Product Development Fundamentals | 3 |
| FSH 158 | Fundamentals of Technical Flat Sketching | 3 |
| FSH 205 | Fundamentals of Fashion Design | 3 |
| FSH 256 | Digital Patternmaking and Fit Analysis I | 3 |
| FSH 258 | Technical Design I | 3 |
| Total Lower Division Apparel Product Development | 18 credits | |
Lower Division Apparel Product Development - Fashion Merchandising Elective:
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Upper Division Apparel Product Development
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FSH 350 | Apparel Product and Design Development I | 3 |
| FSH 356 | Digital Patternmaking and Fit Analysis II | 3 |
| FSH 365 | Technical, Functional and Sustainable Textiles | 3 |
| FSH 370 | Graphic and Print Development for Apparel | 3 |
| FSH 450 | Apparel Product and Design Development II | 3 |
| Total Upper Division Apparel Product Development | 15 credits | |
Upper Division Apparel Product Development - Upper Division Fashion Merchandising Elective:
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Capstone
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FSH 481 | Senior Portfolio I | 3 |
| FSH 482 | Senior Portfolio II | 3 |
| FSH 495 | Fashion Capstone | 3 |
| FSH 496 | Fashion Capstone (proposed) | 3 |
| Total Capstone | 12 credits | |
ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDA 101 | ASU and Herberger Institute Experience | 1 |
| Total ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | 1 credits | |
First-Year Composition
All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 105 | Advanced First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 107 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 108 | First-Year Composition | |
| Total First-Year Composition | 6 credits | |
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