Functional Wearable Design Minor

Core Courses:

• FASH 122 - Apparel Product Assembly Credit(s): 3
• FASH 180 - Introduction to Apparel Product Development and Management Credit(s): 3
• FASH 425 - Wearable Product Design Credit(s): 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:

• FASH 215 - Fundamentals of Textiles I Credit(s): 3
• KAAP 180 - Introduction to Kinesiology Credit(s): 3
• KAAP 220 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 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:

• FASH 221 - Creative and Technical Design Studio Credit(s): 3
• ENTR 356 - Creativity and Design Thinking Credit(s): 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:

• ENTR 355 - User-Centered Research Methods for Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 3
• FASH 419 - Social Psychology of Fashion Credit(s): 3
• KAAP 350 - Basic Concepts in Kinesiology Credit(s): 3
• KAAP 426 - Biomechanics I Credit(s): 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:

• ART 406 - Artist’s Machine Credit(s): 3
• BMEG 441 - Biomechatronics Credit(s): 3
• ENTR 409 - Introduction to Industrial Design Credit(s): 3
• FASH 423 - Introduction to Knitwear and Stretch Fabric Design Credit(s): 3