Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design Courses

CTD
546
Hours
3
Cult Dynam Apparel Text

Examination of the impact of cultural dynamics on apparel and textile production and marketing.

CTD
548
Hours
3
History Of Costumes

Study of costume development from prehistoric to modern times; includes cultural forces in relation to the evolution of costume.

CTD
549
SP
Hours
3
Social Psychological Aspects of Clothing

Application of behavioral science theories to clothing.

Special Topics Course
CTD
561
Hours
3
Quality Control for Textiles

This course offers the opportunity for graduate fashion retailing and apparel design students to develop a deeper and broader understanding of textile materials.

Prerequisite(s): CTD 261
CTD
581
Hours
1-3
Practicum Cloth & Text

Supervised experience in a business related to the major field of study.

CTD
590
SP
Hours
1-4
Spec Prob Clothing

Independent investigation of selected topics in clothing.

Special Topics Course
CTD
591
Hours
1-4
Spec Prob Interior Desgn

Independent investigation of selected topics in interior design.

CTD
592
Hours
1-4
Spec Prob In Textiles

Independent investigation of selected topics in textiles.

CTD
593
SP
Hours
3
Readings Cloth Textiles

Comprehensive review and critical evaluation of the literature in clothing and textiles.

Special Topics Course
CTD
595
Hours
3
Ctd Research I

Discussions emphasizing contemporary issues, trends, relevant research, professional problems, and interests of students.

CTD
599
Hours
1-6
Thesis Research

This independent research course partially fulfills required master’s-level research thesis hours toward the master’s degree. The course is conducted under the guidance of the thesis advisor. Material covered will be of an advanced nature aimed at providing master's students with an understanding of the latest research and current developments within the field. Discussion and advisor guidance will be directed towards readings of research articles and development of research methodology, with the aim of producing an original research contribution that represents a novel development in the field, or a novel perspective on a pre-existing topic in the field.