Apparel Merchandising and Product Development (AMPD)

Donna L. Graham
Director
118 Home Economics Building
479-575-4305

The Apparel Merchandising and Product Development (AMPD) program opens the door to careers in the fashion industry. Buyer, product development specialist, fashion coordinator, sales consultant, visual display artist, and quality assurance technician are only a few of the possibilities. Classes in business, retailing, apparel production, science, social science, and the liberal arts give students a basic knowledge about the textile and apparel industries. By selecting from a variety of minors, students can tailor this program to meet their goals. Program strengths include guest speakers who provide insight into today’s careers, tours of major fashion centers, and internships, which provide valuable career experience.

Requirements for a Major in Apparel Merchandising and Product Development

State minimum core and discipline specific general education requirements:

(Course work that meets state minimum core requirements is in bold.)

University Requirements		1
UNIV 10051	University Perspectives
Communication		12
ENGL 10103	Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013)
ENGL 10203	Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023)
COMM, ENGL, JOUR or World Language
SPCH 10003	Public Speaking (ACTS Equivalency = SPCH 1003)
U.S. History and Government		3
Choose from U.S. History and Government Core Courses
Mathematics and Statistics		6
MATH 11003	College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) (or higher level MATH or STAT class)
Any MATH above MATH 11003 or any STAT class
Sciences		8
Choose 8 hours Lecture/Lab from Science Core Courses
Fine Arts and Humanities		6
Choose 3 hours Fine Arts and 3 hours Humanities Core Courses
Social Sciences		9
ECON 21403	Basic Economics: Theory and Practice ¹
PSYC 20003	General Psychology (ACTS Equivalency = PSYC 1103)
ANTH 10203	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (ACTS Equivalency = ANTH 2013)
or SOCI 10103	General Sociology (ACTS Equivalency = SOCI 1013)
World Culture Requirement		3
Choose 3 hours from the following:
HDFS 24903	Introduction to Cultural Competence
HIST 35303	World War II
HIST 35503	Russia Since 1861
HIST 35903	The 1960s: A World Transformed
HIST 41903	Great Britain,1901-2001
LALS 40003	Latin American Studies Colloquium
LALS 20103	Introduction to Latin American and Latino Studies
MEST 20003	Introduction to Islam
MEST 20103	Introduction to Middle East Studies
World Language 10203 or higher
AMPD Requirements		52
AMPD 10103	Introduction to Clothing Concepts
AMPD 10203	Introduction to Apparel Production
AMPD 20103	Fashion, Buying and Promotion in a Global Market
AMPD 20303	Computer Based Methods for Apparel
AMPD 20503	Introduction to Textile Science
AMPD 20603	Quality Assessment of Apparel
AMPD 20703	Flat Pattern Drafting
AMPD 30303	Merchandising Math for the Apparel Industry
AMPD 30403	Fashion Brand Management
AMPD 30503	Computer Aided Textile Design
AMPD 30603	Digital Apparel Production
AMPD 30701	Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Pre-Internship
AMPD 40203	Merchandising Application for the Apparel Industry
AMPD 40503	Historic and Contemporary Apparel
AMPD 40603	Advanced Apparel Production
AMPD 40803	Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Internship
AMPD 40903	Global Sourcing in the Apparel Industry
Select one pre-study and study tour from the following:
AMPD 49001	AMPD International Pre-Study Tour
or AMPD 49201	AMPD New York City Pre-Study Tour
or AMPD 49301	AMPD Regional Pre-Study Tour
or AMPD 49401	AMPD Las Vegas Pre-Study Tour
AMPD 49102	AMPD International Study Tour
or AMPD 49502	AMPD New York City Study Tour
or AMPD 49602	AMPD Regional Study Tour
or AMPD 49702	AMPD Las Vegas Study Tour
Computers		6
ASTM 29003	Agricultural and Human Environmental Sciences Applications of Microcomputers (or equivalent course)
or ISYS 11203	Business Application Knowledge - Computer Competency
ACOM 42403	Graphic Design in AFLS
General Electives ^2,3		14
Suggested Electives:
AMPD 40101	History of Apparel Through Film to 1900
AMPD 41003	Evolution of Fashion and Society Through Television Media
AMPD 41101	History of Apparel Through Film from 1900 to Present
AMPD 40703	Fashion Show Theory and Production
MKTG 34303	Introduction to Marketing (Required for Business Minor – additional pre-requisite courses required)
Any 3000-4000 level MKTG (additional pre-requisites required)
Total Hours		120

¹: Students may substitute AGEC 11003 and AGEC 21003 or ECON 21003 and ECON 22003 for ECON 21403.
²: Elective hours will vary based on exemptions.
³: A minimum of 40 hours must be completed at the 3000-4000 level.

Apparel Merchandise and Product Development B.S.H.E.S.

Nine-Semester Degree Program

Because the Apparel Merchandise and Product Development program requires a summer tour and an internship, it doesn't qualify for the Eight-Semester Degree Program. Go to the Eight-Semester Degree Policy for university requirements of the program. The program plan below, though, gives a path for completing required courses in a four-year period.

First Year	Units
	Fall	Spring	Summer
ENGL 10103 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)	3
UNIV 10051 University Perspectives	1
MATH 11003 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) (or any higher MATH or STAT course) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)	3
Fine Arts State Minimum Core Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)¹	3
AMPD 10103 Introduction to Clothing Concepts (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.1)	3
AMPD 10203 Introduction to Apparel Production	3
ENGL 10203 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)		3
STAT or MATH Elective above MATH 1203⁴		3
AMPD 20503 Introduction to Textile Science		3
AMPD 20103 Fashion, Buying and Promotion in a Global Market		3
ASTM 29003 Agricultural and Human Environmental Sciences Applications of Microcomputers² or ISYS 11203 Business Application Knowledge - Computer Competency		3
Year Total:	16	15

Second Year	Units
	Fall	Spring	Summer
AMPD 20303 Computer Based Methods for Apparel	3
AMPD 20603 Quality Assessment of Apparel	3
AMPD 20703 Flat Pattern Drafting	3
SPCH 10003 Public Speaking (ACTS Equivalency = SPCH 1003)	3
ECON 21403 Basic Economics: Theory and Practice⁶	3
AMPD 30303 Merchandising Math for the Apparel Industry		3
AMPD 30603 Digital Apparel Production		3
General Elective⁵		3
World Culture Requirement - select from the following:		3
HDFS 24903 Introduction to Cultural Competence
HIST 35303 World War II
HIST 35503 Russia Since 1861
HIST 35903 The 1960s: A World Transformed
HIST 41903 Great Britain,1901-2001
LALS 20103 Introduction to Latin American and Latino Studies
LALS 40003 Latin American Studies Colloquium
MEST 20003 Introduction to Islam
MEST 20103 Introduction to Middle East Studies
World Language 10203 or higher⁴
COMM, ENGL, JOUR or World Language⁴		3
Year Total:	15	15

Third Year	Units
	Fall	Spring	Summer
PSYC 20003 General Psychology (ACTS Equivalency = PSYC 1103) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)	3
Humanities State Minimum Core Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.2)³	3
AMPD 30701 Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Pre-Internship	1
General Elective⁵	3
AMPD 30403 Fashion Brand Management	3
AMPD 49001 AMPD International Pre-Study Tour or AMPD 49201 AMPD New York City Pre-Study Tour or AMPD 49301 AMPD Regional Pre-Study Tour or AMPD 49401 AMPD Las Vegas Pre-Study Tour		1
AMPD 30503 Computer Aided Textile Design		3
General Electives⁵		6
SOCI 10103 General Sociology (ACTS Equivalency = SOCI 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3) or ANTH 10203 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (ACTS Equivalency = ANTH 2013)		3
AMPD 40803 Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Internship			3
AMPD 49102 AMPD International Study Tour or AMPD 49502 AMPD New York City Study Tour or AMPD 49602 AMPD Regional Study Tour or AMPD 49702 AMPD Las Vegas Study Tour			2
Year Total:	13	13	5

Fourth Year	Units
	Fall	Spring	Summer
AMPD 40203 Merchandising Application for the Apparel Industry (Satisfies General Education Outcome 6.1)	3
ACOM 42403 Graphic Design in AFLS	3
AMPD 40503 Historic and Contemporary Apparel (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2)	3
Science State Minimum Core Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)⁴	4
US History or Government State Minimum Core Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2⁴	3
AMPD 40603 Advanced Apparel Production		3
AMPD 40903 Global Sourcing in the Apparel Industry (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)		3
Science State Minimum Core Elective (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)⁴		4
General Electives⁵		2
Year Total:	16	12

Total Units in Sequence:			120

¹: The Fine Arts Elective courses which satisfy General Education Outcome 3.1 include: ARCH 10003, ARHS 10003ARHS 10003, COMM 10003COMM 10003, DANC 10003DANC 10003, LARC 10003, MUSC 10003MUSC 10003, MUSC 10103MUSC 10103, MUSC 100H3, MUSC 13303MUSC 13303, THTR 10003THTR 10003, THTR 10103 or THTR 101H3.
²: Or equivalent course for ISYS 11203.
³: The Humanities Elective courses which satisfy General Education Outcome 3.2 include: AAST 20203AAST 20203, ANTH 10303ANTH 10303, ARCH 10003, CLST 10003CLST 10003, CLST 100H3, CLST 10103CLST 10103, COMM 12303COMM 12303, DANC 10003DANC 10003, ENGL 11103, ENGL 11203, ENGL 12103ENGL 12103, GNST 20003GNST 20003, HIST 11193HIST 11193, HIST 111H3HIST 111H3, HIST 11293HIST 11293, HIST 112H3HIST 112H3, HIST 20003HIST 20003, HIST 20103HIST 20103, HUMN 112H4HUMN 112H4, HUMN 22103, LALS 20103LALS 20103, MRST 20103MRST 20103, MUSY 20003MUSY 20003, MUSY 200H3MUSY 200H3, PHIL 20003PHIL 20003, PHIL 200H3PHIL 200H3, PHIL 21003PHIL 21003, PHIL 23003PHIL 23003, THTR 10003THTR 10003, THTR 10103THTR 10103, THTR 101H3, or intermediate-level world language.
⁴: See student degree audit for approved course list.
⁵: See faculty/academic advisor for recommended AMPD-related electives.

Minor in AMPD Global Experience

Apparel Merchandising and Product Development students will have the opportunity to broaden their international knowledge of the apparel industry by participating in a semester long study abroad program. This program will be offered in the fall semesters at the university's Rome Center in Rome, Italy. Apparel Merchandising and Product Development curriculum will provide an on-site study of apparel courses focusing on trend forecasting, styling, fashion illustration, fashion design and pattern development (draping) or elective. The 18-credit hour program will complete a minor in AMPD Global Experiences. Classes include:

Required Courses (3 hours)
COMM 23203	Interpersonal Communication ¹	3
Select select 12 hours from the following AMPD courses:		12
AMPD 32003	Fashion Styling - UARC
AMPD 32103	Trend Forecasting - UARC
AMPD 42103	Fashion Illustration - UARC
AMPD 42203	Design Concepts for Fashion Merchandising - UARC
AMPD 42303	Fashion Design - UARC
AMPD 42403	Pattern Development II - UARC ²
Rome Center Elective ³		3
Recommend selecting 3 hours from the following list:
WLLC 3980V	Special Studies (must choose "To Rome with Love" special topic for 3 hours)
ITAL 10103	Elementary Italian I
ITAL 10203	Elementary Italian II
MKTG 34303	Introduction to Marketing
FINN 20403	Principles of Finance
FINN 30003	Personal Financial Management
BUSI 3300V	Walton College Study Abroad (Must choose "The Business of Art in Rome" special topic for 3 hours)
INST 28103	Introduction to International Relations and Global Studies
Total Hours		18

¹: Must be completed at UA-Fayetteville before study abroad at the Rome Center
²: For students who have completed AMPD 20703 Flat Pattern Drafting or AMPD 30603 Digital Apparel Production or a UA Rome Center elective course.
³: Course taken at the Rome Center

Courses

AMPD 10103. Introduction to Clothing Concepts. 3 Hours.

Origin of dress, the evolution of fashion as an economic power, the sociological and psychological aspects of clothing in various cultures, aesthetics of dress, selection and consumption of clothing. Lecture 3 hours per week. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 101H3. Honors Introduction to Clothing Concepts. 3 Hours.

AMPD 10203. Introduction to Apparel Production. 3 Hours.

Course focuses on basic principles of apparel production and analysis of garment components of mass produced apparel. Students utilize computer generated designs in the production process. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: HESC or AMPD students only. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 20103. Fashion, Buying and Promotion in a Global Market. 3 Hours.

Fashion components, marketing theories and practices as they specifically relate to apparel, home goods, and other design driven products in the global market. Focus on principles and techniques on how fashion marketers develop and apply marketing strategies that meet consumer needs at a profit. International buying and promotional aspects of the apparel industry are emphasized. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: AMPD major and AMPD 10103. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 201H3. Honors Fashion, Buying and Promotion in a Global Market. 3 Hours.

Fashion components, marketing theories and practices as they specifically relate to apparel, home goods, and other design driven products in the global market. Focus on principles and techniques on how fashion marketers develop and apply marketing strategies that meet consumer needs at a profit. International buying and promotional aspects of the apparel industry are emphasized. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: AMPD major, AMPD 10103 and honors standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 20303. Computer Based Methods for Apparel. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to give students basic experience with CAD (computer aided design) apparel industry software in a computer laboratory environment. Prerequisite: AMPD majors only, AMPD 10103, AMPD 10203 and ASTM 29003 or ISYS 11203 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 20503. Introduction to Textile Science. 3 Hours.

Textile fibers and fabrics, their structure, properties, manufacture, wearing qualities and methods of laundering, finishing, and dyeing. Artistic and economic selection of materials for clothing and household furnishings. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: HESC, AMPD or FCSE students only. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 20603. Quality Assessment of Apparel. 3 Hours.

Study of apparel from the perspective of structure, aesthetics, cost and expected performance of the finished product. Lecture 2 hours per week, lab 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: AMPD 10203 and AMPD 20503. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 20703. Flat Pattern Drafting. 3 Hours.

A study of product development and production through flat pattern manipulation and the related vocabulary necessary to communicate professionally within the industry. Pre- or Corequisite: AMPD 20603. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 30203. Sustainability in the Apparel and Textile Industry. 3 Hours.

This course examines the global fashion industry's historical, sociological, and environmental facets and the current techniques and methods available to advance it. Throughout the course, students will be enabled to comprehend the relationship between sustainable development and the apparel industry. Additionally, students will be given the tools to think critically about the industry's common and less-discussed aspects, such as consumption, durability, and sustainable design. Also, the students will gain an appreciation of the complexities of the economic impacts of externalities on the industry, both positive and negative will be gained. Also, students will investigate the industry's social and environmental impacts and the tools available to monitor and measure positive effects. Prerequisite: Junior Standing. (Typically offered: Spring)

AMPD 30303. Merchandising Math for the Apparel Industry. 3 Hours.

Exploration of activities associated with the procurement of fashion apparel. A fashion analysis is directed toward apparel demands and the creation of a fashion statement by the use of specific quantitative skills. Course follows fashion item from the designer to the store. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 11003 or three credit hours of STAT and AMPD 20103. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 30403. Fashion Brand Management. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on the fundamental elements of omnichannel retailing including online/offline marketing and the implications of technologies for branding , the concepts, of brand equity, and brand relationships with consumers., and the implications of technologies on the branding process in the fashion industry. The course topics include the concepts of fashion branding basics, digital communication, and integrated physical/digital experiences including in-store sales, e-commerce, m-commerce and social commerce of luxury, sustainable and technology driven branding. Prerequisite: AMPD 20103. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 30503. Computer Aided Textile Design. 3 Hours.

This course is designed to give students advanced skills in textile design using industry based computer aided design (CAD) software. Prerequisite: AMPD 20303 and AMPD 20503 or instructor consent. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 30603. Digital Apparel Production. 3 Hours.

Use of industry specific computer aided software to perform pattern making, technical package, marketing, and other cross-functional team communication materials. Pre- or Corequisite: AMPD 20703, AMPD 20303, and AMPD 20603. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 30701. Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Pre-Internship. 1 Hour.

A study of job descriptions, responsibilities at the management level, structural operations, work procedures, job performance evaluations, job application, the resume, and portfolio development in preparation for AMPD 40803, AMPD Internship. Lecture 1 hour per week. Prerequisite: AMPD majors only. (Typically offered: Spring)

AMPD 32003. Fashion Styling - UARC. 3 Hours.

This course exposes students to the essential skills necessary for success in the field of fashion styling. Future stylists will learn the criteria to produce striking images for all visual media including entertainment, music, print and advertising. In addition, they will gain an understanding of the interdisciplinary collaborative nature within the creative process while working with directors, photographers and production crew. This course is only offered to AMPD students. This course will be offered by the University of Arkansas Rome Center, Italy. Prerequisite: AMPD majors only or consent of instructor. (Typically offered: Fall)

AMPD 32103. Trend Forecasting - UARC. 3 Hours.

Forecasting is one of the most rapidly growing research areas in fashion as well as in many other industry fields. Anticipating consumer demand is crucial and the ability to trend forecast is a skill required for product development. This course will enable students to develop trend forecasts by analyzing the global environment they live in using varied methodologies. The students will learn how to navigate between existing predictions and translate them for product development. This course is only offered to AMPD students. This course will be offered by the University of Arkansas Rome Center, Italy. Prerequisite: AMPD majors only or consent of instructor. (Typically offered: Fall)

AMPD 40101. History of Apparel Through Film to 1900. 1 Hour.

This course uses historic costume films to trace the evolution of clothing from ancient Egypt to the Twentieth Century. Emphasis is placed on societal aspects such as politics, religion, economy, technology, education, sports, class structure, and gender roles, and how they affect and change dress. Web-based course. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 40203. Merchandising Application for the Apparel Industry. 3 Hours.

Application of merchandising theory, principles and practices in a capstone class. An in depth study of innovative apparel business concepts as applied to manufacturers and retailers of apparel including apparel classification, seasonal cycles, stock emphasis, assortment strategies, target customers, and apparel trends. Includes an overview of marketing communication including advertising, personal selling, and sales promotion. Prerequisite: AMPD 30303 and AMPD 30403 or instructor consent. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 40503. Historic and Contemporary Apparel. 3 Hours.

This course traces the evolution of clothing from ancient times to the twentieth century with emphasis upon Western civilization and includes the study of contemporary fashion as a social force including the origin, scope, theory, and history of the fashion business, the materials of fashion, the fashion producers, auxiliary fashion enterprises, designers, fashion leaders, and leading market. Cultural and economic factors affecting dress, adornment and customs associated dress will be stressed. The Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: Completed 75 credit hours or instructor consent. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 40603. Advanced Apparel Production. 3 Hours.

An advanced study of product development incorporating technology used in the industry for a career in fashion merchandising and/or product development in a computer laboratory environment. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: AMPD 20603 and AMPD 20703. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 406H3. Honors Advanced Apparel Production. 3 Hours.

An advanced study of product development incorporating technology used in the industry for a career in fashion merchandising and/or product development in a computer laboratory environment. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: AMPD 20603, AMPD 20703 and honors candidacy. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 40703. Fashion Show Theory and Production. 3 Hours.

A study of the fashion show including the history, purpose, future of, and elements necessary to produce a successful show. A study of fashion show production through experiential project-based learning and committee membership planning and implementing a fashion show. (Typically offered: Spring)

AMPD 40803. Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Internship. 3 Hours.

A practical experience in a retail store or in a work situation related to the apparel industry to gain insight into the field of apparel merchandising and operations. Prerequisite: Junior standing and 2.50 cum GPA and AMPD 20103, AMPD 20303, AMPD 20603, AMPD 20703, AMPD 30303, AMPD 30403, AMPD 30701, SPCH 10003 and instructor consent. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

AMPD 40903. Global Sourcing in the Apparel Industry. 3 Hours.

The manufacturing and distribution of textiles and apparel products is a truly global industry, making it crucial to understand current political, social, and economic developments within the international marketplace. This course offers a comprehensive framework and approach to understanding the global textile and apparel industries, trade, and markets. This framework is used to holistically examine the global sourcing of textiles and apparel in the context of supply chain sustainability, while exploring the roles and specializations of world regions and selected countries that are major players in the textile and apparel marketplace. Prerequisite: (ECON 21403 or (ECON 21003 and ECON 22003) or (AGEC 11003 and AGEC 21003)) and AMPD 30303 or instructor consent. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 41003. Evolution of Fashion and Society Through Television Media. 3 Hours.

This course uses television programming from its early beginnings in the 1930s through to the twenty-first century to trace major events, societal changes, and the associated evolution of fashion. The course examines television both as an innovator and diffuser of fashion trends. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 41101. History of Apparel Through Film from 1900 to Present. 1 Hour.

This course uses historic costume films to trace the evolution of clothing from 1900 to Present. Emphasis is placed on societal aspects such as politics, religion, economy, technology, education, sports, class structure, and gender roles, and how they affect and change dress. Web based course. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring)

AMPD 42103. Fashion Illustration - UARC. 3 Hours.

The purpose of this course is to develop the fundamentals skills necessary in fashion illustration. Students will be highly encouraged to use various mediums, and also utilize these skills to develop a individual style of drawing for their own design collections. This course is only offered to AMPD students. This course will be offered by the University of Arkansas Rome Center, Italy - Course# FASHDRW-317. Prerequisite: AMPD majors only or consent of instructor. (Typically offered: Fall)

AMPD 42203. Design Concepts for Fashion Merchandising - UARC. 3 Hours.

This course examines the elements of research and design in fashion design, fabrications and merchandising. The student develops creative skills as well as an awareness of the various roles played by workers in the fashion industry. This course is only offered to AMPD students. This course will be offered by the University of Arkansas Rome Center, Italy - Course # FASHDES-316. Prerequisite: AMPD majors only or consent of instructor. (Typically offered: Fall)

AMPD 42303. Fashion Design - UARC. 3 Hours.

This course focuses on the key components of the fashion design process including research, trend forecasting, materials investigation and presentation of valuable, market-specific collections. Designers consider current market trends and design concepts as influences on merchandising. Extensive opportunities for the development and communication of a personal design vision in illustrated presentations helps students build portfolio-ready collections. Industry directed projects also provide opportunities to develop brand-conscious yet creative concepts and designs. CAD skills are utilized in a variety of presentational techniques. This course is only offered to AMPD students. This course will be offered by the University of Arkansas Rome Center, Italy - Course # FASHDES-316. Prerequisite: AMPD majors only or consent of instructor. (Typically offered: Fall)

AMPD 42403. Pattern Development II - UARC. 3 Hours.

Students learn to drape basic bodice and skirt variations on standard industrial dress forms. Original garments are designed, draped and sewn. Accurate pattern-making, sewing and attention to design fundamentals are stressed throughout the course. This course is only offered to AMPD students. This course will be offered by the University of Arkansas Rome Center, Italy - Course# FASD-311. Prerequisite: AMPD majors only or instructor consent. (Typically offered: Fall)

AMPD 49001. AMPD International Pre-Study Tour. 1 Hour.

A study of specific regional and international fashion markets for apparel studies in preparation for AMPD 49102 AMPD International Study Tour. The course examines the design, production, distribution and retailing of fashion goods from couture fashion to mass markets. AMPD 49001 is content specific to each AMPD 49102 international study tour and must be repeated for each study tour destination. A grade of "C" or better is required to participate in AMPD 49102. Prerequisite: 2.0 minimum GPA. AMPD majors with minimum 30 hours, or consent. (Typically offered: Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 4 hours of degree credit.

AMPD 490H1. Honors AMPD International Pre-Study Tour. 1 Hour.

A study of specific regional and international fashion markets for apparel studies in preparation for AMPD 49102 AMPD Study Tour. The course examines the design, production, distribution and retailing of fashion goods from couture fashion to mass markets. AMPD 49001 is content specific to each AMPD 49102 study tour and must be repeated for each study tour destination. A grade of "C" or better is required to participate in AMPD 49102. Prerequisite: 2.0 minimum GPA. AMPD majors with minimum 30 hours, or consent. (Typically offered: Spring and Summer) May be repeated for up to 4 hours of degree credit.

AMPD 49102. AMPD International Study Tour. 2 Hours.

An on-site study of international fashion markets for apparel merchandising and product development. Course further examines the design, production, distribution and retailing of fashion goods from couture fashion to mass markets as outlined in AMPD 49001. Course includes study trip; length based upon destination. Additional fees required. Course offered each May Intersession. Prerequisite: AMPD 49001 (with a C or better), 2.0 min. GPA, AMPD major with min. 30 hours, and instructor consent. Corequisite: AMPD 49001 (with a C or better, if corequisite, must have C or better at time of trip), 2.0 min. GPA, AMPD major with min. 30 hours, and instructor consent. (Typically offered: Summer) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
This course is equivalent to AMPD 4912.

AMPD 491H2. Honors AMPD International Study Tour. 2 Hours.

An on-site study of international fashion markets for apparel merchandising and product development. Course further examines the design, production, distribution and retailing of fashion goods from couture fashion to mass markets as outlined in AMPD 49001. Course includes study trip; length based upon destination. Additional fees required. Course offered each May Intersession. Prerequisite: AMPD 49001 (with a C or better), 2.0 min. GPA, AMPD major with min. 30 hours, and instructor consent. (Typically offered: Summer) May be repeated for up to 8 hours of degree credit.
This course is equivalent to AMPD 4912.

AMPD 49201. AMPD New York City Pre-Study Tour. 1 Hour.

A pre-study of the New York fashion market for apparel students. Course examines the design, production, distribution and retailing of fashion goods from couture fashion to mass markets. Course is a pre-requisite for AMPD 49502 a 6 day field study in New York City, NY, May Intercession. This course is only offered to AMPD majors. Prerequisite: 2.0 minimum GPA, and students must be a AMPD majors with a minimum of 30 hours, or consent. (Typically offered: Spring)

AMPD 492H1. Honors AMPD New York City Pre-Study Tour. 1 Hour.

A pre-study of the New York fashion market for apparel students. Course examines the design, production, distribution and retailing of fashion goods from couture fashion to mass markets. Course is a pre-requisite for AMPD 49502 a 6 day field study in New York City, NY, May Intercession. This course is only offered to AMPD majors. Prerequisite: 2.0 minimum GPA, students must be a AMPD majors with a minimum of 30 hours, and honors standing or consent. (Typically offered: Spring)

AMPD 49301. AMPD Regional Pre-Study Tour. 1 Hour.

This course prepares for students for the regional study tour and examines the functions of the apparel industry including but not limited to corporate retailing, production facilities, technology, and trade shows. The focus of this course will change depending on the regional location of the study tour. This course will have an additional program fee for travel expenses. This course is a pre-requisite for AMPD 49602. This course is only offered to AMPD majors. Prerequisite: Students must have a 2.0 minimum GPA, must be an AMPD major with a minimum 30 hours completed, or consent. (Typically offered: Spring)

AMPD 493H1. Honors AMPD Virtual Las Vegas Pre-Study Tour. 1 Hour.

Course examines the buying function of apparel by exploring facets of technology currently being used in the fashion industry. Students will be digitally exposed to assortment planning, budgeting, open-to-buy, and the visual merchandising aspects of apparel retailing. Aspects of the MAGIC trade show held in Las Vegas will be discussed and analyzed. MAGIC is the most comprehensive fashion trade show in the U.S. for apparel, accessories, footwear, and sourcing materials. This course is a pre-requisite for AMPD 49602. This course is only offered to AMPD majors. Prerequisite: Students must have a 2.0 minimum GPA, must be an AMPD major with a minimum 30 hours completed, and must have honors standing or consent. (Typically offered: Spring)

AMPD 49401. AMPD Las Vegas Pre-Study Tour. 1 Hour.

A pre-study of the Las Vegas MAGIC trade show for apparel merchandising and product development. Course examines the design and production of a major trade show and the distribution of wholesale fashion goods to mass markets. Course is a pre-requisite for AMPD 49502 or AMPD 495H2 a 6-day field study in Las Vegas, Nevada, August Intercession. This course is only offered to AMPD majors. Prerequisite: 2.0 minimum GPA, and students must be an AMPD major with a minimum of 30 hours, or consent. (Typically offered: Summer)

AMPD 494H1. Honors AMPD Las Vegas Pre-Study Tour. 1 Hour.

A pre-study of the Las Vegas MAGIC trade show for apparel merchandising and product development. Course examines the design and production of a major trade show and the distribution of wholesale fashion goods to mass markets. Course is a pre-requisite for AMPD 49502 or AMPD 495H2 a 6-day field study in Las Vegas, Nevada, August Intercession. This course is only offered to AMPD majors. Prerequisite: 2.0 minimum GPA, students must be an AMPD major with a minimum of 30 hours, and have honors standing or consent. (Typically offered: Summer)

AMPD 49502. AMPD New York City Study Tour. 2 Hours.

The course examines the application of business practices in the design, production, distribution and retailing of goods including sourcing, and manufacturing to mass markets. Students are expected to take an active role in the learning process for the duration of the study abroad experience, including critical thinking, problem identification and self-initiated inquiry. 2 credit hours Summer May Intersession enrollment includes study tour and related assignments to be completed on site. Prerequisite: AMPD 49201 (with a C or better), 2.0 minimum GPA, AMPD major with minimum 30 hours, and instructor consent. (Typically offered: Spring)

AMPD 495H2. Honors AMPD New York City Study Tour. 2 Hours.

The course examines the application of business practices in the design, production, distribution and retailing of goods including sourcing, and manufacturing to mass markets. Students are expected to take an active role in the learning process for the duration of the study abroad experience, including critical thinking, problem identification and self-initiated inquiry. 2 credit hours Summer May Intersession enrollment includes study tour and related assignments to be completed on site. Prerequisite: AMPD 49201 (with a C or better), 2.0 minimum GPA, AMPD major with minimum 30 hours, honors standing and instructor consent. (Typically offered: Spring)

AMPD 49602. AMPD Regional Study Tour. 2 Hours.

This course will expose students to the functions of the apparel industry including but not limited to corporate retailing, production facilities, technology use, and trade shows depending on regional location. This course will have an additional program fee for travel expenses. Prerequisite: AMPD 49301 (with a C or better), 2.0 minimum GPA, AMPD major with minimum 30 hours, and instructor consent. (Typically offered: Spring)

AMPD 496H2. Honors AMPD Regional Study Tour. 2 Hours.

This course will expose students to the functions of the apparel industry including but not limited to corporate retailing, production facilities, technology use, and trade shows depending on regional location. This course will have an additional program fee for travel expenses. Prerequisite: AMPD 49301 (with a C or better), 2.0 minimum GPA, AMPD major with minimum 30 hours, instructor consent and honors standing. (Typically offered: Spring)

AMPD 49702. AMPD Las Vegas Study Tour. 2 Hours.

A 6 day field study of the Las Vegas MAGIC trade show for apparel studies. Course examines the design and production of a major trade show and the distribution of wholesale fashion goods from to mass markets. Course is a 6-day field study in Las Vegas, Nevada, August Intercession. Prerequisite: AMPD 49401 (with a C or better), 2.0 min. GPA, AMPD major with min. 30 hours, and instructor consent. (Typically offered: Spring)

AMPD 497H2. Honors AMPD Las Vegas Study Tour. 2 Hours.

A 6 day field study of the Las Vegas MAGIC trade show for apparel studies. Course examines the design and production of a major trade show and the distribution of wholesale fashion goods from to mass markets. Course is a 6-day field study in Las Vegas, Nevada, August Intercession. Prerequisite: AMPD 49401 (with a C or better), 2.0 min. GPA, AMPD major with min. 30 hours, honors standing and instructor consent. (Typically offered: Spring)