University of Delaware College of Arts and Sciences 16 courses 21 total credits
Minor in Functional Wearable Design is a Minor program offered by College of Arts and Sciences at University of Delaware, requiring 21 credits across 16 courses.
| Total Credits | 21 credits |
Core Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FASH 122 | Apparel Product Assembly | 3 |
| FASH 180 | Introduction to Apparel Product Development and Management | 3 |
| FASH 425 | Wearable Product Design | 3 |
Science Related to Functional Wearable Design
Elective one focuses on the scientific principles that are related to functional wearable design. Courses in this elective provide a scientific foundation for understanding how functional wearable products interact with human body and movement. One of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FASH 215 | Fundamentals of Textiles I | 3 |
| KAAP 180 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| KAAP 220 | Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
Creative Design and Design Thinking
Elective two provides students with creativity skills and knowledge that support functional wearable design. With the creativity training, students can design and develop functional wearables that meet both functional and aesthetic requirements. One of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FASH 221 | Creative and Technical Design Studio | 3 |
| ENTR 356 | Creativity and Design Thinking | 3 |
Function and Consumer Needs
Augments student knowledge on how functional wearables can meet user needs. Designing functional wearables that meet user needs is important for the success of the product. One of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENTR 355 | Build, Test, Learn: Experimentation for New Ideas | 3 |
| FASH 419 | Social Psychology of Fashion | 3 |
| KAAP 350 | Basic Concepts in Kinesiology | 3 |
| KAAP 426 | Biomechanics I | 4 |
Advanced Tools in Functional Wearable Design and Prototyping
Elective four teaches students advanced tools used in designing and developing functional wearables. These tools include the design and development of knitwear, microelectronics, robotics, mechanical devices, sensing and actuation devices, as well as advanced prototyping techniques and design for manufacturing. One of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 406 | Artist’s Machine | 3 |
| BMEG 441 | Biomechatronics | 3 |
| ENTR 409 | Introduction to Industrial Design | 3 |
| FASH 423 | Introduction to Knitwear and Stretch Fabric Design | 3 |
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