School of Human Ecology
Textile and Apparel Design Major
Textile and Apparel Design, Senior Year at UW-Madison Option
Requirements for the Major
Textile and Apparel Design, Senior Year at F.I.T. Option
Requirements for the Major
The textile and apparel design (TAD) undergraduate major includes aspects of art, design and technology within a curriculum intended to develop creativity and problem solving skills. Additional academic courses in humanities, science and social studies provide students with the knowledge base and experience necessary to succeed in a variety of careers in textile and apparel design. Graduates have the option to become designers for industry, independent artists or entrepreneurs.
Students may spend their final year of study either at UW-Madison or at the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) in New York City, where they participate in a visiting student program. Upon graduation, students who attend F.I.T. are awarded a B.S. degree from UW-Madison in Textile and Apparel Design and an A.A.S. degree from F.I.T. Students attending F.I.T. who are considered Wisconsin nonresidents continue to pay out-of-state tuition, even if they reside in the state of New York.
Freshmen should declare their intention to pursue the textile and apparel design major when they apply for admission to UW-Madison. On-campus transfer students must have a 2.75 grade point average (GPA) in order to enter the program. The program is designed to be completed in four academic years. For transfer students, sequential courses and courses taught only once a year should be taken into account when calculating time toward completion of the degree, as graduation time may be extended.
All students must complete a one-year, 12-credit Phase I curriculum, which begins each fall semester. Upon completing Phase I of the program, students apply for admission into Phase II. Admission into Phase II occurs once a year, and is based on a student's grade point average in Phase I course work and the availability of space.
All textile and apparel design majors submit a portfolio in November of their third year in the program. Students with a 3.0 or higher grade point average in December of the same year may apply to the F.I.T. option for their final year of study. Their recommendation based on portfolio evaluations will be sent with their application to F.I.T. in December. For those students who choose to spend their senior year in Madison, the third-year portfolio review forms the basis for determining an appropriate senior capstone experience.
Textile and Apparel Design, Senior Year at UW-Madison Option
Requirements for the Major
The academic requirements for this major are:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
General education requirements (GER) must be met by all students.
GENERAL STUDIES
Math & Communication
Math 101 (unless exempt), 0-3 cr
Speech Communication (Com Arts 100, 105, 181, or L Sc Com 100), 2-3 cr
Arts & Humanities, 9 credits
Literature, 3 cr
Art Hist, 3 cr
Other Arts & Humanities to bring total to 9 cr (Course designated H, L, or Z in the Schedule of Classes, or foreign language, music, or art.)
Social Science, 9 credits
Courses designated S, Y or Z in the Schedule of Classes, with distribution across two or more departments (e.g., Soc and Anthro).
Biological, Natural, and Physical Sciences, 9 credits
Courses designated B, N, P, X or W with a distribution across two or more areas (e.g., one B course and one P course).
SoHE Breadth, 3 credits
3 credits of Human Ecology courses outside of department (HDFS, LS Com, Inter-HE, Nutri Sci, Food Sci).
TEXTILE AND APPAREL DESIGN COURSES
Phase I Core, 12 credits
DS120 Design Fundamentals I, 3 cr
DS 501 Introduction to Textile Design, 3 cr
DS 153 Fabric and Apparel Structures I, 3 cr
DS 251 Textile Science, 3 cr
Design History, 6 credits
Select two courses (3 credits):
DS 355 History of Fashion, 1400-present
DS 360 Global Perspectives on Design and Culture
DS 420 Twentieth Century Design
DS 421 History of European Interiors
DS 422 History of American Interiors
DS 430 History of Textiles
DS 640 Ethnographic Textiles
DS 655 Comparative World Dress
Studio and Theoretical Experience, 7 credits
Art 112 Drawing I, 3 cr
Art 508 Colloquium in Art, 1 cr
Select one course (3 credits):
Art 104 Three Dimensional Design
Art 108 Foundations of Contemporary Art
Art 208 Current Directions in Art
Art 212 Drawing II
Art 214 Sculpture I
Art 224 Ceramics I
Art 244 Art Metal I
Art 306 Relief Printmaking
Art 334 Woodworking
Art 336 Serigraphy
Art 354 Glassworking
Art 418 Installation & Environments
Art 466 Papermaking, His, Elem and Techs
Theatre 163 Fundamentals of Costume Design
Theatre 363 Principle and Practice of Stage Costume
Theatre 464 Costume Technology Topics
Theatre 472 Scenic Painting
Select one course (3 credits):
Art 302 Color
DS 451 Color Theory and Technology
DS 520 Color Theory: Environmental Context
Textile and Apparel Design Studios, 27 credits
Select a minimum of 3 courses out of these 5 courses:
DS 226 Off Loom Construction
DS 227 Printing and Dyeing I
DS 228 Structural Enrichment
DS 229 Weaving I
DS 327 Manual/Computer Generated Imagery
Choose from additional studios to bring total credits to 27, all students must complete a minimum of 2 courses at the 400 level or higher:
DS 154 Fabric and Apparel Structures II
DS 210 Fashion Illustration
DS 215 Patternmaking for 3-D Forms
DS 225 Apparel Design I
DS 253 Patternmaking for Apparel Design
DS 319 Cloth to Clothing
DS 427 Printing and Dyeing II
DS 428 Structural Enrichment II
DS 429 Weaving II
DS 528 Experimental Textile Design
DS 625 Apparel Design III
DS 628 Art and Clothing
Individualized Focus, 12 credits
A selection of courses intended to develop depth in an individually designed focus area to help in preparing for a future career. These courses may be taken in other departments such as Theatre and Drama, Business, Environmental Studies, or any other area of interest. Credits may lead to a certificate in an area of study such as material culture or business. Course selection must be pre-approved by your faculty mentor.
Professional Preparation, 9-12 credits
Students will submit a portfolio in the fall semester preceding the final year in the program, on which the senior thesis and individualized focus area will be determined.
DS 601 Internship, 3 cr
DS 691 Senior Thesis, 3-6 cr
DS 501 Portfolio Preparation, 3 cr
Electives to meet the 120-credit graduation requirement
Textile and Apparel Design, Senior Year at F. I. T. Option
Requirements for the Major
The academic requirements for this major are:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
General education requirements (GER) must be met by all students
GENERAL STUDIES
Math & Communication
Math 101 (unless exempt), 0-3 cr
Speech Communication (Com Arts 100, 105, 181, or L Sc Com 100), 2-3 cr
Arts & Humanities, 9 credits
Literature, 3 cr
Art History, 3 cr
Other Arts & Humanities to bring total to 9 cr (Course designated H, L, or Z in the Schedule of Classes, or foreign language, music, or art.)
Social Science, 9 credits
Courses designated S, Y or Z in the Schedule of Classes, with distribution across two or more departments (e.g., Soc and Anthro).
Biological, Natural, and Physical Sciences, 9 credits
Courses designated B, N, P, X or W with a distribution across two or more areas (e.g., one B course and one P course).
SoHE Breadth, 3 credits
3 credits of Human Ecology courses outside of department (HDFS, L Sc Com, Inter-HE, Nutri Sci, Food Sci).
TEXTILE AND APPAREL DESIGN COURSES
DS 120 Design Fundamentals I, 3 cr
DS 153 Fabric and Apparel Structures I, 3 cr
DS 251 Textile Science, 3 cr
DS 501 Introduction to Textile Design, 3 cr
Design History, 6 credits
Select 2 courses:
DS 355 History of Fashion, 1400-present, 3 cr
DS 360 Global Perspectives on Design and Culture, 3 cr
DS 420 Twentieth century Design, 3 cr
DS 421 History of European Interiors, 3 cr
DS 422 History of American Interiors, 3 cr
DS 430 History of Textiles, 3 cr
DS 640 Ethnographic Textiles, 3 cr
DS 655 Comparative World Dress, 3 cr
Studio and Theoretical Experience, 7 credits
Art 112 Drawing I, 3 cr
Art 508 Colloquium in Art, 1 cr
Select one course (3 credits):
Art 104 Three Dimensional Design
Art 108 Foundations of Contemporary Art
Art 208 Current Directions in Art
Art 212 Drawing II
Art 214 Sculpture I
Art 224 Ceramics I
Art 244 Art Metal I
Art 306 Relief Printmaking
Art 334 Woodworking
Art 336 Serigraphy
Art 354 Glassworking
Art 418 Installation & Environments
Art 466 Papermaking, His, Elem and Techs
Theatre 163 Fundamentals of Costume Design
Theatre 363 Principle and Practice of Stage Costume
Theatre 464 Costume Technology Topics
Theatre 472 Scenic Painting
Color, 3 credits
Select one course:
Art 302 Color
DS 451 Color Theory and Technology
DS 520 Color Theory: Environmental Context
Textile and Apparel Design Studios, 21 credits
Select a minimum of 3 courses out of these 5 courses:
DS 226 Off Loom Construction
DS 227 Printing and Dyeing I
DS 228 Structural Enrichment
DS 229 Weaving I
DS 327 Manual/Computer Generated Imagery
Choose from additional studios to bring total credits to 24, all students must complete 1 course at the 400 level or higher:
DS 154 Fabric and Apparel Structures II
DS 210 Fashion Illustration
DS 215 Patternmaking for 3-D Forms
DS 225 Apparel Design I
DS 253 Patternmaking for Apparel Design
DS 319 Cloth to Clothing
DS 427 Printing and Dyeing II
DS 428 Structural Enrichment II
DS 429 Weaving II
DS 528 Experimental Textile Design
DS 628 Art and Clothing
DS 154 Fabric and Apparel Structures IIDS 210 Fashion IllustrationDS 215 Patternmaking for 3-D FormsDS 225 Apparel Design IDS 253 Patternmaking for Apparel DesignDS 319 Cloth to ClothingDS 427 Printing and Dyeing IIDS 428 Structural Enrichment IIDS 429 Weaving IIDS 528 Experimental Textile DesignDS 628 Art and Clothing
*For students who want to pursue the Fashion Design major at F.I.T., DS 210 and DS 225 are required. DS 154, DS 210, and DS 253 are prerequisites for DS 225.
State University of New York/Fashion Institute of Technology Visiting Student Program
SENIOR YEAR AT F.I.T.
Students will submit a portfolio in the fall semester before the final year in the program for which placement in a one-year associate degree program at F.I.T. will be based on an evaluation of the portfolio submitted to the Textile & Apparel Design Review Committee. A 3.0 minimum GPA is required for admission into F.I.T. Students must take electives to meet the 120-credit graduation requirement.
Fashion Design Major, 34.5 credits
Semester I
AP 107 Apparel Design, 4 cr
AP 108 Apparel Design, 5 cr
AP 121 Flat Pattern Design, 2 cr
AP 148 Design Room Procedures, 2 cr
AP 113 Fashion Art and Design, 5 cr
FA 105 Life Drawing, 1.5 cr
Semester II
AP 221 Flat Pattern Designs, 2 cr
Choice Specialization-Apparel, 4 cr
AR 131 Fabric Studies: Art, 1 cr
AR 182 Flats and Specs, 1.5 cr
CL 112 Faces and Places in Fashion and Arts, 1 cr
TS 131 Textile Prin. for Fashion Designers, 3 cr
Textile / Surface Design Major, 30.5 credits
Semester I
SD 112 Color Fundamentals (or substitute), 2 cr
SD 125 Print Design/Apparel, 5 cr
SD 155 Decorative Fabrics, 2 cr
SD 185 Screen Printing, 2 cr
SD 137 Woven Design, 5 cr
SD 141 Nature Studies, 1.5 cr
Semester II
SD 133 Painted Woven Design, 1.5 cr
SD 221 Print Design/Apparel, 3 cr
SD 224 CAD Adv. Print Design, 1.5 cr
TD 133 CAD for Woven Design, 1.5 cr
SD 252 Decorative Fabrics and Wallcoverings, or
SD 282 Screen Printing, or
TD 233 Woven Design, 3 cr
TS 11 Textile Fundamentals, 3 cr
Accessories Design Major, 30.5 credits
Semester I
LD 111 Leather and Materials Technology, 2.5 cr
LD 121 Accessory Design/Human Anatomy, 1.5 cr
LD 133 Footwear Design/Construction I, 3 cr
LD 143 Handbag Design/Construction I, 3 cr
LD 165 Sketching Accessories, 2.5 cr
FA 104 Sculpture, 1.5 cr
SD 141 Nature Studies, 1.5
Semester II
LD 133 Footwear Design/Construction II, 3 cr
LD 143 Handbag Design/Construction II, 3 cr
LD 225 Introduction to Line Building, 2.5 cr
LD 243 Belts: Design and Pattern, 1.5 cr
LD 293 Developing a Portfolio, 3 cr
PH 272 Image Design with Photoshop, 2 cr