Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design

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TEXTILES, MERCHANDISING &FASHION DESIGN: TEXTILE &APPAREL DESIGNDescriptionTextile and apparel design option emphasizes creative problem solvingand the development of technical skills related to apparel and textiledesign and theory, apparel pattern making, computer-aided design, andprinting and dyeing techniques. Professional support is provided inbusiness and in art and art history, theatre arts and dance, or history. Theprogram is planned for students with professional interest in textile andapparel design, product development, and fiber arts.

College RequirementsCollege AdmissionCollege AdmissionStudents accepted by the University must have an ACT of 20 or SAT of950, or rank in the upper half of their high school graduating class, andhave the following high school preparation to be eligible for guaranteedadmission to the College of Education and Human Sciences:

• Four years of English that include intensive reading and writingexperience;

• Two years of one foreign language;• Four years of mathematics, that include Algebra I, II, geometry and

one year that builds on a knowledge of algebra;• Three years of natural sciences that include at least two years

selected from biology, physics, chemistry, and earth science and oneyear of laboratory instruction;

• Three years of social studies, to include at least one year of Americanand/or world history and one year of history, American government,and/or geography.

Transfer and Readmitted StudentsTransfer students from universities or colleges outside of UNL andreadmitted students seeking admission to the College of Education andHuman Sciences must have an accumulated average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scaleor above and no high school deficiencies. Students who do not meetthese requirements must enroll as deciding students in the Exploratoryand Pre-Professional Advising Center or in another college. Once theyhave completed 12 graded hours at UNL with a minimum 2.0 grade pointaverage, and have removed any high school deficiencies, UNL studentsmay apply for admission to the College.

Transfer and readmitted students must meet the graduationrequirements for the College of Education and Human Sciences asstated in the current catalog in effect at the time they enter or reenter theCollege.

Students who left the College on probation, or who were dismissed,may seek readmission to the College after two semesters by applyingto the UNL Admissions Office. Readmission is not assured. However,the admissions committee is receptive to giving students a secondopportunity to be successful. The committee is interested in knowingwhat the student has done in the intervening period that would suggestthe student will be successful when readmitted. Successfully completing

correspondence courses and/or community college courses is aneffective way to demonstrate one’s commitment to academic success.

Transferring from Other Colleges within UNLStudents transferring to the College of Education and Human Sciencesfrom another University of Nebraska–Lincoln college or from theExploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center must have a minimumcumulative GPA of 2.0, be in good academic standing, and meet thefreshman entrance requirements that exist at the time of their admissionto the College of Education and Human Sciences. Students must fulfilldegree requirements that exist at the time of their admission to thecollege, not at the time they enter UNL.

To remain current, College of Education and Human Sciences studentsmust enroll in, and complete, at least one UNL course that will applytoward degree requirements during a 12 month period. Studentswho readmit following an absence of one year or more must meet allrequirements in the Undergraduate Catalog in effect at the time ofreadmission and enrollment. Students who transfer to another UNLcollege and later return to the College of Education and Human Scienceswill be considered readmitted students. Students who transfer out of ateacher education program, but who continue their certification programwhile seeking a degree in another UNL college, are exempt from thispolicy.

International StudentsThe College of Education and Human Sciences welcomes undergraduateinternational students. As a part of admission to the College, internationalstudents must present a TOEFL score of 550 or higher and TSE score of230 or higher.

Students seeking teacher education and state certification must meetthe same requirements as any other undergraduate students, includingthe CORE examination or other basic skills test approved by the NebraskaDepartment of Education. Students who have received a degree outsideof the United States and are interested in teacher certification arerequired to have a transcript review completed by an approved agencynot directly associated with the University of Nebraska. For moreinformation, please contact the Student Services Center.

Removal of DeficienciesStudents admitted to the University with core deficiencies are expected toremove those deficiencies in a timely manner. Students with deficienciesare not eligible for graduation. The courses that students use to clearcore deficiencies may also be used to meet ACE requirements or othergraduation requirements. The Dean of the College of Education andHuman Sciences will make the final decision concerning any problemsor questions that may arise in satisfying requirements to removedeficiencies.

College Degree RequirementsGrade RulesMinimum Grade RequirementsGrade requirements vary from major to major. Please see the appropriatemajor listing or check with your advisor regarding minimum graderequirements.

Pass/No Pass OptionCEHS students are allowed to take up to 12 hours of Pass/No Pass (P/N) credit. The college departments vary on P/N policies. Students shouldcheck with their advisor to be certain they qualify for the Pass/No Passoption.

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Grade AppealsAny student enrolled in a course in the College of Education and HumanSciences who wishes to appeal alleged unfair and prejudicial treatmentby a faculty member shall present his/her appeal in writing to the Dean’sOffice no later than 30 days after notice of the student’s final coursegrade has been mailed from campus.

Students may use and are encouraged to use the following sequentialprocedures to appeal the grade. The problem may be solved at any of thelevels of the appeal procedure.

1. Contact the instructor. Frequently the problems can be solved at thispoint.

2. Submit a request to the chair of the department.3. Take the case to the departmental Grading Appeals Committee. The

Committee is contacted by the department chair.4. Take the case to the College Appeals, Retention and Certification

Committee by contacting the Dean’s Office.

The complaint will be forwarded to a committee consisting of facultyand student representatives. After a hearing, the Committee will makea written recommendation regarding the appeal. The Committee’srecommendation is binding on the appealing student and facultymember.

Transfer Credit RulesAcceptance of Transfer Grades

• Grades earned at UNL, UNO, UNK• Grades of D-, D, D+, and C- satisfy requirements in all programs in the

College unless specified otherwise. Students who receive a grade ofD-, D, D+, C-, however, are encouraged to retake the course.

• Grades earned outside the University of Nebraska system

The college will accept no more than 9 credit hours of grades less than aC from any program outside the University of Nebraska system. Gradesbelow a C can only be applied to general education requirements andelective classes.

Maximum Number of Hours for TransferTransfer courses are evaluated by the University and by the College todetermine UNL and College course equivalencies. The College determineswhich courses will be accepted and how they will apply toward degreerequirements. Sixty (60) is the maximum number of hours that will beaccepted on transfer from a two-year college. Ninety (90) is the maximumnumber of hours that will be accepted on transfer from accredited four-year colleges and universities.

Courses taken 10 years before admission or readmission to the Collegewill be evaluated by the major department to determine if it is appropriateto accept those courses for transfer credit and for application to degreerequirements. Specific courses will be reviewed in keeping with theguidelines specified by each department.

Transfer Credit from Technical, Non-Accredited and Foreign InstitutionsStudents who desire to transfer from these institutions must have eachcourse evaluated by the appropriate departmental representative. Allrules stated above in reference to grades and maximum credit hoursapply. For additional information and guidance in this process contact theDean’s Office.

Transfer Agreements with UNO and UNKTransfer agreements between the three institutions within the UniversitySystem allow for a smooth transition for students interested in takingcourses from UNO, UNK, and/or UNL. Although restrictions noted above

on grades and maximum transfer hours still apply, there are someexceptions. For purposes of residency, courses from UNO and UNKfulfill these requirements. Students planning to major in a program inthe college should read the specific requirements noted with individualprograms. Questions about academic transfer should be addressed to theAdvising Office.

Transfer Agreements with Community CollegesArticulation agreements and “Transfer with Ease Programs” withNebraska community colleges indicate how courses and programs willtransfer to UNL and the College of Education and Human Sciences. Thesame guidelines noted above on the acceptance of courses, grades, andhours also apply to these institutions. Students interested in transferringfrom a community college should consult with their school or the StudentServices Center to determine which courses will transfer to fulfill specificCollege of Education and Human Sciences requirements.

Courses from accredited two-year institutions will generally not besubstituted for 400-level human sciences classes in the College. The 300-level courses will be considered on an individual basis by the respectivedepartments in the College of Education and Human Sciences.

Courses taken prior to course articulation agreements will be acceptedcontingent upon departmental validation of the credit.

Residency RulesStudents must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to earn a degree.

All students are expected to complete at least 30 of their final 36 hours ofcredit at UNL.

Degree Application ProcessGraduation RequirementsStudents are expected to develop a clear understanding of degreerequirements and to plan their course of study with a College advisor.Students requiring clarification of outstanding degree requirementsshould visit with a College advisor promptly.

Students should access their Degree Audit via MyRed at least once eachterm to review degree requirements and progress toward graduation. Itis the student’s responsibility to make sure their Degree Audit accuratelyreflects their current College and program of study.

Students who believe their Degree Audit has errors or omissions shouldvisit with a College advisor promptly. It is important that you resolvethese matters as soon as practicable to avoid a delay in graduation.

Each student with MyRED access must submit an online Application forGraduation via MyRED for each degree to be received by:

• The last Friday in January for May graduation• The last Friday in June for August graduation• The last Friday in September for December graduation

Students submitting an electronic Application for Graduation via MyRedwill be billed a $25.00 per degree fee on their student account. Thosestudents without MyRED access may apply for graduation in person atthe Office of the University Registrar, 107 Canfield Administration Buildingor by mail. Applications for Graduation submitted in person or by mailmust be accompanied by a check or money order in the amount of $25.00payable to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Failure to submit a timelyApplication for Graduation may preclude the awarding of a degree in theintended term.


Your Application for Graduation and required $25.00 fee are good onlyfor the term marked on your application. Neither your application noryour fee, are transferrable to another term. If you submit an Applicationfor Graduation and pay the $25.00 fee for a specified term but do notcomplete your degree requirements in that term, you will need to reapplyto graduate in a future term and incur another $25.00 fee.

Commencement ceremony information will be emailed to all degreeapplicants approximately one month before graduation. Each studentwho has applied for graduation must submit an online CommencementAttendance Form via MyRED, which will be available when theinformational email is distributed.

Only those students who have applied for graduation, had the applicationaccepted, and fulfilled all degree requirements as of the last day of theacademic term may participate in the commencement ceremony for thatterm. Because the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has a commencementfor each term, ceremony participation is allowed only in the term duringwhich the student has properly and timely applied for graduation andfulfilled degree requirements.

Catalog RuleStudents are responsible for following the rules, policies andrequirements found in the UNL Undergraduate Catalog for the academicyear in which they were last admitted to a program in the College ofEducation and Human Sciences. Students must complete all programrequirements from a single catalog year. In consultation with theiradvisor, a student may choose to move to and follow a subsequentcatalog if it is in their best interest.

Learning OutcomesMajors in textile and apparel design will be able to:

1. Communicate ideas clearly and effectively in oral, visual and writtenforms.

2. Apply processes and theories to solve problems in the textiles andapparel product lifecycles.

3. Analyze and synthesize the cultural, behavioral, historical andaesthetic dimensions of the global textiles and apparel industry.

4. Demonstrate ability to work effectively in group decision makingcontexts.

5. Use technologies relevant to research, product development andinnovation in the soft goods industry.

Option Requirements ACE RequirementsACE 1.ENGL 150 Writing and Inquiry 3

or ENGL 151 Writing and ArgumentACE 2.TMFD 144 Introduction to Design Theory and Criticism

(Introductory Course)3

ACE 3.Select one of the following: 3

STAT 218 Introduction to Statistics (SupportingCourse)

EDPS 459 Statistical Methods (Supporting Course)

ACE 4.Select one of the following (Supporting Course): 4

CHEM 105 Chemistry in Context ICHEM 109 General Chemistry ICHEM 113 Fundamental Chemistry I

ACE 5.TMFD 407 History of Dress (Common Completion

Course)3

ACE 6.Select one of the following:

PSYC 181 Introduction to Psychology (SupportingCourse)

SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology (SupportingCourse)

ACE 7.AHIS 101 Cave Paintings to Cathedrals (Supporting

Course)3

ACE 8.ECON 200 Economic Essentials and Issues

(Supporting Course)3

ACE 9.TMFD 123 Clothing and Society: You Are What You

Wear (Introductory Course)3

ACE 10.TMFD 412 Product Development IV: Trend Analysis

& Product Conceptualization (CommonCompletion Course)

3

Credit Hours Subtotal: 28Introductory & Common Completion CoursesTMFD 206 Textiles 3TMFD 212 Product Development II: Apparel Analysis

and Development3

TMFD 213 Merchandising I: Textile and ApparelIndustry

3

TMFD 216 Apparel Design by Flat Pattern 3TMFD 104 Computer Basics for TMFD 1TMFD 145 Color Studio: Theory and Practice 3TMFD 146 Visualization Studio 3TMFD 405 Advanced Textiles 3TMFD 406 Textile Testing and Evaluation 3TMFD 422 International Textile and Apparel Sourcing 3TMFD 498 Internship 2

or TMFD 492 Professional Study Tour-International or DomesticCredit Hours Subtotal: 30Supporting CoursesACCT 200 Accounting for Business Decisions 3AHIS 102 Renaissance to Modern Art 3Select one of the following: 3-5

MATH 101 College AlgebraMATH 104 Applied CalculusMATH 106 Calculus I

Select one of the following: 3JGEN 120 Basic Business CommunicationJGEN 200 Technical Communication I


COMM 286 Business and Professional CommunicationSelect three of the following: 9

Art, art history, dance, theatre arts or photo journalismJGEN 184 Basic PhotographyJOUR 404 Digital Photojournalism/Multimedia IENTR 321 Entrepreneurship and Innovation in

Organizationsor ENTR 422 Managing Rapid Growth and Change in Organizations

MNGT 321 Entrepreneurship and Innovation inOrganizations

or MNGT 422Managing Rapid Growth and Change in OrganizationsAppropriate advanced MATH & STAT courses (see advisor)

Credit Hours Subtotal: 23Professional Textile and Apparel Design CoursesTMFD 112 Product Development I: Garment Assembly 3TMFD 312 Product Development III: Fashion Analysis

and Presentation3

TMFD 313 Merchandising II: Merchandise Buying andControl

3

TMFD 403 Apparel Design by Draping 3TMFD 408 Textiles, Technology and Culture 3TMFD 410 Body, Dress and Identity 3TMFD 416 Apparel Design for Industry 3TMFD 471 Experimental Apparel Design 3TMFD 425 Advanced Design for Printed Textiles 3Credit Hours Subtotal: 27ElectivesSelect 9-12 hours of electives 9-12Credit Hours Subtotal: 12

Total Credit Hours 120

ACE RequirementsAll UNL students will be required to complete a minimum of 3 hoursof approved course work in each of the 10 designated AchievementCentered Education (ACE) student learning outcome areas. These can beviewed at http://ace.unl.edu. Students will be provided a list of classesthey can select from to meet each of the 10 ACE Student LearningOutcomes (SLO). There may be required courses within an educationendorsement program that will also satisfy ACE requirements. Therefore,it is highly recommended that students contact their advisor prior toregistering for ACE classes in order to insure that each of the classselections are in the best interest of the students’ academic program.

Minor OptionsStudents may receive a minor in hospitality, restaurant and tourismmanagement (19 hrs) or a business minor (18 hrs). See advisor.

Additional Major/EndorsementRequirementsPrerequisite Requirements/RulesTextile and apparel design majors must take the following classes insequence:

TMFD 112 Product Development I: Garment Assembly 3

TMFD 212 Product Development II: Apparel Analysisand Development

3

TMFD 312 Product Development III: Fashion Analysisand Presentation

3

TMFD 412 Product Development IV: Trend Analysis &Product Conceptualization

3

TMFD 216 Apparel Design by Flat Pattern 3TMFD 403 Apparel Design by Draping 3TMFD 471 Experimental Apparel Design 3

Total Credit Hours 21

Grade RulesPass/No PassNo required course work in the textiles, merchandising and fashiondesign department can be taken Pass/No Pass by textiles, merchandisingand fashion design majors. Should a student have earned a P in one ofthe courses prior to starting the option, the P will be reviewed.

Substitution and Waiver FormsSubstitution and waiver forms must be processed prior to the semesterof graduation and must be processed prior to enrolling in the substitutedcourse. All course prerequisites must be met prior to enrollment.

Internship or Study Tour RequirementAll students are required to participate in either an internship or studytour experience, or both, during their program. Internships are qualified bya minimum GPA requirement. Textiles, merchandising and fashion designmajors have the opportunity to study abroad at institutions such as theAmerican Intercontinental University in London, for both the summer andsemester education abroad programs.

TMFD 104 Computer Basics for TMFDDescription: Computer aided design software functions and processesspecific to textiles, merchandising and fashion design. Introduction todesgin software at the basic level.Credit Hours: 1Max credits per semester: 1Max credits per degree: 1Format: LAB

TMFD 112 Product Development I: Garment AssemblyDescription: Technical experience in stitch applications, garmentconstruction and finishes and fundamental fit. Experiences in diversedisciplines within the dapartment and their relation to the global texileand apparel professions and industries.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: SDOPrerequisite for: TMFD 216

TMFD 121 Visual Communication and PresentationDescription: An introduction to design fundamentals and their applicationin visual communications. Design problems and solutions will beexplored and considered relative to the needs of various professions thatuse images to convey information. Non-majors only.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LECACE: ACE 2 Communication Competence


TMFD 123 Clothing and Society: You Are What You WearDescription: Analysis of social, cultural, aesthetic, and economicinfluences on clothing and human behavior.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LECACE: ACE 9 Global/Diversity

TMFD 123H Honors: Clothing and Human BehaviorPrerequisites: Good standing in the University Honors Program or byinvitation.Description: Analysis of social, cultural, aesthetic, and economicinfluences on clothing and human behavior.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LEC

TMFD 144 Introduction to Design Theory and CriticismDescription: Describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate two and threedimensional design forms.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LECPrerequisite for: TMFD 312; TMFD 314ACE: ACE 2 Communication Competence

TMFD 145 Color Studio: Theory and PracticeDescription: Explore color concepts in two and three dimensionalformats. Emphasis on applications to visual merchandising, productdevelopment, and fashion design.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: SDOPrerequisite for: TMFD 312; TMFD 314

TMFD 146 Visualization StudioDescription: Develop perceptual and analytical drawing skills throughvisual problem solving using various media and techniques. Emphasis ondeveloping skills applicable to fashion and textile representation.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: SDOPrerequisite for: TMFD 312; TMFD 314

TMFD 206 TextilesPrerequisites: Sophomore standing.Description: Fibers, yarns, fabric construction, and finishes as they affectuse and care.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LECACE: ACE 4 Science

TMFD 212 Product Development II: Apparel Analysis and DevelopmentDescription: Analysis and evaluation of apparel structure. Design, style,and construction variations as related to quality, price, and performance.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LECPrerequisite for: TMFD 216

TMFD 213 Merchandising I: Textile and Apparel IndustryDescription: Textile and apparel industry processes. Social, cultural, andeconomic influences on the industry including entrepreneurship.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LEC

TMFD 216 Apparel Design by Flat PatternPrerequisites: TMFD 112 and TMFD 212Description: Creative experience in apparel design through the use of flatpattern methods.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: SDO

TMFD 312 Product Development III: Fashion Analysis and PresentationPrerequisites: TMFD major. TMFD 144, TMFD 145, TMFD 146, andTMFD 212.Description: Drawing garments and the fashion figure. Aesthetic stylingand presentation, refining product specifications, and interpretations ofcurrent trends. Intermediate application of computer-aided design in flatdrawings and visual presentations.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LEC

TMFD 313 Merchandising II: Merchandise Buying and ControlPrerequisites: 3 hrs MATH or STATDescription: Role and responsibilities of apparel and/or home furnishingsmerchandisers in a retail operation. Fundamentals of merchandisemathematics and its application to computer technology.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LEC

TMFD 314 Textiles and Apparel Merchandising and PromotionPrerequisites: TMFD 144, TMFD 145, and TMFD 146Description: Store and non-store visual merchandising and promotion fortextiles and apparel. Includes strategies for branding and target market inboth real and virtual platforms.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LEC

TMFD 399 Independent StudyDescription: Readings in current literature and individual problems.Credit Hours: 1-5Min credits per semester: 1Max credits per semester: 5Max credits per degree: 5Format: IND


TMFD 403 Apparel Design by DrapingCrosslisted with: TMFD 803Prerequisites: TMFD 212 and 216Description: Creative experience in designing apparel through the use ofdraping techniques.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 6Format: SDOPrerequisite for: TMFD 471, TMFD 871; TMFD 823

TMFD 405 Advanced TextilesCrosslisted with: TMFD 805Prerequisites: TMFD 206; CHEM 105 or 109 or 113.Description: Recent advances in the production and performance offibers, yarns, finishes and dyes for textile products. Lab experiencesdesigned to familiarize the students with standards, methods andequipment for evaluating textile product performance.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LEC

TMFD 406 Textile Testing and EvaluationCrosslisted with: TMFD 806Prerequisites: TMFD 206.Description: Physical and chemical analysis of textiles using standardtesting procedures. The calculation, interpretation, and evaluation of testresults.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LEC

TMFD 407 History of DressCrosslisted with: TMFD 807Prerequisites: Junior standing, AHIS 101 or 102 or 3 hrs HIST 130 or 131Description: Theoretical approach to the history of dress from ancienttimes through the twentieth century; examining dress in the context ofsocial, economic, and artistic development of Western culture.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LECPrerequisite for: TMFD 876, ANTH 883ACE: ACE 5 Humanities

TMFD 408 Textiles, Technology and CultureCrosslisted with: TMFD 808Prerequisites: Junior standing, TMFD 206, AHIS 101 or 102 or 3 hrsHIST 130 or 131.Description: Textiles in the context of social, technical, political, aesthetic,and economic developments in the cultures of Europe, Asia, the MiddleEast, Africa and the Americas. Emphasis is placed on the relationshipbetween social, technical, and aesthetic qualities of textiles, and theirtranformations, as well as stylistic similarities and differences acrosscultural and historical contexts.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LECPrerequisite for: TMFD 876, ANTH 883

TMFD 410 Body, Dress and IdentityCrosslisted with: TMFD 810, WMNS 410A, WMNS 810APrerequisites: Senior standing; 3 hrs PSYC or SOCI; TMFD 123Description: Theories and research findings about the social, cultural, andpsychological aspects of clothing and appearance in relation to the selfand others. Special emphasis will be placed on relationship(s) betweenthe body, dress, and personal and social identites.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LEC

TMFD 412 Product Development IV: Trend Analysis & ProductConceptualizationCrosslisted with: TMFD 812Prerequisites: Senior Standing; For Merch and Textile and Apparel Designoption: TMFD 312, MRKT 300 & 6 hrs from the the following: ACCT 200,ECON 200, BLAW 300, FINA 300, MGNT 300. For Textile Sci & Textile,Merch & Fashion Design Comm option: TMFD 312 and ECON 200.Description: Synthesis of process involved in product development fromproduct initiation to the development of market strategies. Career andportfolio development.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LECACE: ACE 10 Integrated Product

TMFD 413 Merchandising III: Textiles & Apparel MerchandiseDevelopment & Retail StrategiesCrosslisted with: TMFD 813Prerequisites: ACCT 200; MRKT 300 and 3 hrs from any of the following:ECON 200, BLAW 300, FINA 300, MGNT 300; TMFD 313 and 314Description: Problems involved in consumer decision making,merchandise development and planning, retail strategies, and marketingpractices specific to the textile and apparel industry.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LECPrerequisite for: TMFD 907

TMFD 416 Apparel Design for IndustryCrosslisted with: TMFD 816Prerequisites: TMFD 212, 216 and 403.Notes: Creative experience.Description: Designing apparel, computer-aided design, pattern making,and line development for specific markets.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 6Format: SDOPrerequisite for: TMFD 823


TMFD 422 International Textile and Apparel SourcingCrosslisted with: TMFD 822Prerequisites: Senior Standing and TMFD 313Description: Comprehensive study of issues involved in global sourcing,including the scope, trends, and sustainability of current practices. Ananalysis of cultural, political, ethical, and economic perspectives relatedto global sourcing, production, trade and distribution of textiles andapparel products.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LEC

TMFD 425 Advanced Design for Printed TextilesCrosslisted with: TMFD 825Prerequisites: TMFD 144, TMFD 145, and TMFD 146Description: Digital and other media for printed textiles. Designdevelopment, professional practices, and expressive and communicativeconcepts.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: SDO

TMFD 428 ColorationCrosslisted with: TMFD 828Prerequisites: 4 hrs CHEM and TMFD 206.Description: Application classes of dyes. Physical and chemicalproperties of dyes within each class, methods of dye-fiber association,fastness properties of dyes, and recommended application procedures.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LEC

TMFD 471 Experimental Apparel DesignCrosslisted with: TMFD 871Prerequisites: TMFD 216 and TMFD 403/803Description: Advanced work in the creation of apparel as visualcommunication. Design conceptualization with experimentation in media,structure, technique, and presentation.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: SDO

TMFD 477 Gender and Material CultureCrosslisted with: TMFD 877, WMNS 477, WMNS 877, ANTH 467,ANTH 867Prerequisites: Junior Standing; 3 hours in any of the following areas:ANTH, SOCI, HIST, AHIS, TMFD or WMNS.Description: In depth analysis of the relationship between materialculture and gender roles, categories, and performances. Engages withtheoretical frameworks for material culture and gender, as well as topicssuch as the body, clothing, the built environment, technology and media.Credit Hours: 3Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LEC

TMFD 490 Workshop/SeminarPrerequisites: Permission.Notes: Presented by department faculty and visiting artists, scholars andscientists.Description: Opportunity to analyze and evaluate techniques, developskills, or study topics of special interest.Credit Hours: 1-3Min credits per semester: 1Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 9Format: LEC

TMFD 490A Workshop/Seminar - TextilesCrosslisted with: TMFD 890ADescription: Workshops on a variety of topics by department facultyand visiting artists, scholars and scientists. Opportunity to analyze andevaluate techniques, develop skills, or study topics of special interest.Credit Hours: 1-3Min credits per semester: 1Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LEC

TMFD 490B Workshop/Seminar - FashionCrosslisted with: TMFD 890BDescription: Workshops on a variety of topics by department facultyand visiting artists, scholars and scientists. Opportunity to analyze andevaluate techniques, develop skills, or study topics of special interest.Credit Hours: 1-3Min credits per semester: 1Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LEC

TMFD 490D Workshop/Seminar - DesignCrosslisted with: TMFD 890DDescription: Workshops on a variety of topics by department facultyand visiting artists, scholars and scientists. Opportunity to analyze andevaluate techniques, develop skills, or study topics of special interest.Credit Hours: 1-3Min credits per semester: 1Max credits per semester: 3Max credits per degree: 3Format: LEC

TMFD 492 Professional Study Tour-International or DomesticCrosslisted with: TMFD 892Prerequisites: 12 hrs textiles, merchandising and fashion design orpermissionDescription: The textile and apparel industry. Visits to museums,showrooms, manufacturers, retail establishments in major domestic and/or foreign markets such as: New York City, Paris, London, Milan, Prague,Shanghai, Seoul.Credit Hours: 2-4Min credits per semester: 2Max credits per semester: 4Max credits per degree: 4Format: FLD


TMFD 493 Domestic Study TourCrosslisted with: TMFD 893Prerequisites: 12 hrs. textiles, merchandising and fashion design orpermissionNotes: The credit hours for this course will be determined by the lengthof the study tour. Tours of 3-4 days will be for 1 credit and 5-8 will be for 2credits. Students may repeat this course for credit.Description: The apparel, accessories and soft goods marketplaces andmanufacturing throughout the U.S. provide excellent arenas for learning.Short domestic study tours including but not limited to such centersof soft good commerce as Las Vegas, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago,Dallas/Ft. Worth and other regional locations.Credit Hours: 1-2Min credits per semester: 1Max credits per semester: 2Max credits per degree: 4Format: FLD

TMFD 496 Independent StudyCrosslisted with: TMFD 896Prerequisites: 12 hrs in textiles, merchandising and fashion design andpermissionDescription: Individual projects in research, literature review, or creativeproduction.Credit Hours: 1-5Min credits per semester: 1Max credits per semester: 5Max credits per degree: 5Format: IND

TMFD 496A Independent Study - TextilesCrosslisted with: TMFD 896APrerequisites: 12 hrs in textiles, merchandising and fashion design andpermissionDescription: Individual projects in research, literature review, or creativeproduction.Credit Hours: 1-5Min credits per semester: 1Max credits per semester: 5Max credits per degree: 5Format: IND

TMFD 496B Independent Study - FashionCrosslisted with: TMFD 896BPrerequisites: 12 hrs in textiles, merchandising and fashion design andpermissionDescription: Individual projects in research, literature review, or creativeproduction.Credit Hours: 1-5Min credits per semester: 1Max credits per semester: 5Max credits per degree: 5Format: IND

TMFD 496D Independent Study - DesignCrosslisted with: TMFD 896DPrerequisites: 12 hrs in textiles, merchandising and fashion design andpermissionDescription: Individual projects in research, literature review, or creativeproduction.Credit Hours: 1-5Min credits per semester: 1Max credits per semester: 5Max credits per degree: 5Format: IND

TMFD 498 InternshipPrerequisites: 2.5 overall GPA, 79 hrs toward deg; 3.0 GPA inTMFD courses; & prereqs. For Merch:TMFD 313&314. For TextilesSci:TMFD 405or406. For Textiles, Merch & Fashion Design Comm:TMFD 314&407or408or410. For Textile & Apparel Design:TMFD403or416or425.Notes: Requires an application for the internship with the TMFDdepartment and with the employer. Letter Grade only.Description: Supervised individual professional experience with aqualified cooperative practicing professional.Credit Hours: 2-6Min credits per semester: 2Max credits per semester: 6Max credits per degree: 6Format: IND

TMFD 499 Undergraduate ResearchPrerequisites: Senior standing.Credit Hours: 1-6Min credits per semester: 1Max credits per semester: 6Max credits per degree: 6Format: IND

PLEASE NOTEThis document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completionwith this major. Actual course selection and sequence may vary andshould be discussed individually with your college or departmentacademic advisor. Advisors also can help you plan other experiencesto enrich your undergraduate education such as internships, educationabroad, undergraduate research, learning communities, and servicelearning and community-based learning.

Icon Legend: Critical

16 HR TERM 11st Yr Common Completion

complete TMFD 112, TMFD 104

4hr

TMFD 112 becomes critical to your success in the major if not completedby the second term of enrollment.

2nd Year Studio

complete TMFD 145

3hr


TMFD 145 becomes critical to your success in the major if not completedby the fourth term of enrollment.

Mathematics

complete MATH 101

3hr

MATH 101 or higher becomes critical to your success in the major if notcompleted by the second term of enrollment.

ACE 9 Global/Human Divers

complete TMFD 123

3hr

TMFD 123 becomes critical to your success in the major if not completedby the second term of enrollment.

ACE 1 Written Texts

complete either ENGL 150 or ENGL 151

3hr

12 HR TERM 2ACE 2 Communication Skill

complete TMFD 144

3hr


2nd Year Studio

complete TMFD 146

3hr


2nd Yr Common Completion


6hr

16 HR TERM 3ACE 3 Math/Statistics

complete STAT 218

3hr

ACE 4 Sciences

complete CHEM 105

4hr

ACE 7 Arts

complete AHIS 101

3hr

TDES Professional Courses

complete TMFD 216

3hr

Electives

complete Any Course

3hr

16 HR TERM 4Accounting

complete ACCT 200

3hr

Art History

complete AHIS 102

3hr

ACE 8 Ethical Principles

complete ECON 200

3hr

ACE 6 Social Sciences

complete either PSYC 181 or SOCI 101

4hr

C

2nd Yr Common Completion

complete TMFD 206

3hr

15 HR TERM 5TDES Professional Courses



6hr

Advanced TMFD/ACE 10


6hr

TMFD 407 will also fulfill the ACE 5 requirement.

Art/Phot/Thea/Dance

complete 1 from Any Art History Course, Any Art Theory and PracticeCourse, Any Art Special Topic Course, Any Ceramics Course, AnyDance Course, DESN****, Any Drawing Course, ENTR 321, ENTR 422,Any Graphic Design Course, JGEN 184, JOUR 404, MNGT 321, MNGT422, PANT***, Any Photography Course, Any Printmaking Course, AnySculpture Course, Any Theatre Course, Any Watercolor Course

3hr


complete TMFD 403

3hr


complete Any Course at any Level, TMFD 406

4hr

Electives

complete Any Course at any Level

4hr

Art/Phot/Thea/Dance


3hr

2 HR TERM 7Internship/Study Tour

complete either TMFD 492 or TMFD 498

2hr

15 HR TERM 8ACE 10 Capstone

complete TMFD 412

3hr


complete TMFD 422

3hr

TDES Professional Courses

complete TMFD 471

3hr

Communication Skills

complete 1 from COMM 286, JGEN 120, JGEN 200, JGEN 220H

3hr

Art/Phot/Thea/Dance


3hr


complete TMFD 408, TMFD 410, TMFD 425, TMFD 416

12hr

Art/Phot/Thea/Dance


3hr

Graduation Requirements1. 2.00 cumulative GPA required for Graduation.2. 30 of the last 36 hours must be taken at UNL, UNO, or UNK.3. ***Total Credits Applying Toward 120 Total Hours***

Career InformationThe following represents a sample of the internships, jobs and graduateschool programs that current students and recent graduates have reported.


Jobs of Recent Graduates• Seamstress, Colea Alteration & Design - Lincoln NE• Product Development, Women's Outerwear, Buckle - Lincoln NE• Tailor, Destination XL - Des Moines IA• Designer, Signs and Shapes International - Omaha NE• Assistant Designer, Mix -• Assistant designer, Roe + May, LLC - Long beach CA• Merchandising and Event Production Assistant, Silver & Sage Jewelry

- Scottsdale AZ• Merchandiser, Kroeger - Kansas City KS• Alterations Specialist, David's Bridal - Lincoln NE• Department Manager of Cosmetics, Von Maur - Lincoln NE

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Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design