Buffalo State University 37 courses 120 total credits
The Fashion and Textile Technology department at Buffalo State is the only baccalaureate department in Western New York that offers a variety of career preparation options for the multifaceted, global fashion industry. Faculty expertise, continuous updating of technology-based curriculum, and industry partnerships contribute to the strength of the program. Class sizes are small, allowing individual attention. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular programmatic activities and regional and national competitions. Students have achieved top honors in national apparel and textile design competitions. Internships are available in the Buffalo area as well as nationally and internationally. Affiliations with industry and professional organizations include the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA); the Costume Society of America (CSA); American Collegiate Retailing Association (ACRA); the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC); the National Retail Federation (NRF), and the Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission (TAPAC); and the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA). The Fashion and Textile Technology department is to prepare students for employment in the textile, apparel, and fashion industries. Employment opportunities exist in fashion merchandising/buying, retail management, digital textile design, apparel design, 3D design for textiles and apparel, apparel production, apparel product development, textile testing/quality control, home furnishings, and government agencies. Examples of available positions include product test engineer, creative service associate, marketing & styling operations, global product development, technical designer, engagement coordinator, fit expert, product designer, service/selling manager, strategic planning, omni service supervisor, regional manager, merchandise planner, fabric coordinator, production manager, merchandise analyst, apparel designer, operations manager, color developer, off-price buyer, stock/operation manager, etc. The curriculum for the fashion and textile technology department is divided into two parts: the required 24 credit hours of core coursework; and one or more specialized concentrations: fashion retailing and fashion design. Individuals who have extensive work experience in the fashion field are encouraged to explore earning college credit by course challenge or experiential learning. Fashion and textile technology majors may spend their senior year studying a specialty topic at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City through the One-Year Visiting Student program to earn a B.S. from Buffalo State and an associateβs degree from FIT. Study abroad opportunities are available in several countries. Scholarships and Financial Aid:
| General Education 23 Requirements | 33 credits |
| Fashion and Textile Technology Major Requirements | 51 credits |
| Concentration Courses | 30 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 credits |
Required Core Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FTT 110 | Fashion and Creativity | 3 |
| FTT 150 | Fashion Brands Essentials | 3 |
| FTT 206 | Survey of Fashion Textiles | 3 |
| FTT 310 | Fashion Apparel Production | 3 |
| FTT 348 | Fashion, Society, and History | 3 |
| FTT 358 | Fashion Trend Forecasting | 3 |
| FTT 450 | Global Fashion Systems | 3 |
| FTT 461 | Fashion Portfolio and Personal Branding | 3 |
| Total Required Core Courses | 24 credits | |
OR Fashion Design Concentration All College Electives
Recommended All College Electives Complete ANY of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DES 307 | Color Theory | 3 |
| FTT 252 | Fashion Aesthetics and Styling | 3 |
| FTT 349 | History of Textiles | 3 |
| FTT 355 | Research in Fashion Merchandising | 3 |
| FTT 359 | Fashion Retail Environment Design | 3 |
| FTT 365 | Fashion Digital Retailing | 3 |
| FTT 410 | Advanced Product Development | 3 |
| FTT 452 | Fashion Show Production | 3 |
| FTT 252 | Fashion Aesthetics and Styling | 3 |
| FTT 350 | Fashion Analytics | 3 |
| FTT 359 | Fashion Retail Environment Design | 3 |
| FTT 365 | Fashion Digital Retailing | 3 |
| FTT 452 | Fashion Show Production | 3 |
| FTT 455 | Issues in Merchandising and Fashion Retailing | 3 |
| FTT 475 | Fashion Retailing Seminar | 3 |
| FTT 488 | Internship/Field Experience | 1 6 |
| Total OR Fashion Design Concentration All College Electives | 30-36 credits | |
Selected Courses
Complete at least 2 of the following courses:
Fashion Design Concentration Required Concentration Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
Selected Courses
Complete at least 2 of the following courses: Differentiate consumer target markets including cultural aspects and how each market influences the design process and merchandising strategies. 3. Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills and the ability to communicate ideas logically and creatively in oral, written, visual and digital formats. 4. Analyze and evaluate textile and apparel product characteristics in relation to consumer satisfaction, product cost, development, quality and performance. 5. Assess the environmental, social and ethical issues facing the global fashion industry and examine contemporary and emerging business practices. 6. Examine and apply technology within the fashion industry.
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