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Overview

To prepare students for professional careers in the textile and apparel industries, which are interconnected and global in nature, this curriculum provides an integrated, multi-functional academic experience.

Students focus on design, development, and marketing of textile and apparel products and are encouraged to develop a broad-based problem solving perspective through synthesis of concepts, coursework, and work experiences. Students concentrate on a component of the textile/apparel industry complex by selecting textile science, apparel design, or merchandising as a program area.

Graduates pursue careers with textile and apparel manufacturers, retailers, testing laboratories, government agencies, media firms, or they may open their own businesses.

Donna SappDonna Sapp
Instructor, Curriculum Coordinator and Undergraduate Coordinator
133 Human Ecology Building
225-578-1728
donnasapp1@lsu.edu

 

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Available Concentrations

Apparel Design Concentration

Learn about the construction and design aspects of the fashion industry for the consumer market.

This broad based curriculum will give you experience in all areas of fashion as you gain technical and creative knowledge through unique learning opportunities. The Apparel Design concentration will help you apply artistic talents and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories. You will refine your skills and gain expertise as you conceptualize projects and send them down the runway.

Career Possibilities

  • Apparel Designer
  • Fashion Merchandiser
  • Materials Specialist
  • Product Development Scientist
  • Retail Distribution Manager
  • Textile Scientist
  • Graduate or Professional School

If you're interested in a future in the Apparel Design field, please see our course requirements below.

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Merchandising Concentration

Learn about apparel economics, marketing, and the industry psychology of the fashion world.

This broad based curriculum will give you experience in all areas of fashion as you gain technical and creative knowledge through unique learning opportunities. The Merchandising concentration will help you refine your fashion retail, merchandising, and entrepreneurial skills as you gain expertise in business strategy, consumer behavior, and management. 

Career Possibilities

  • Apparel Designer
  • Fashion Merchandiser
  • Materials Specialist
  • Product Development Scientist
  • Retail Distribution Manager
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Graduate or Professional School

If you're interested in a future in the Merchandising field, please see our course requirements below.

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Textile Science Concentration

Learn about the art and science of textile production and development, including materials, processes, and technologies involved in today’s industry.

This broad based curriculum will give you experience in all areas of fashion as you gain technical and creative knowledge through unique learning opportunities. The Textile Science concentration will help you apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and manufacturing of fibers and fiber products. Refine your skills and gain expertise in textile production and the development of new fibers and their use in society.

Career Possibilities

  • Apparel Designer
  • Fashion Merchandiser
  • Materials Specialist
  • Product Development Scientist
  • Retail Distribution Manager
  • Textile Scientist
  • Graduate or Professional School

If you're interested in a future in the Textile Science field, please see our course requirements below.

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TMA Minor

The minor in Textiles, Merchandising and Apparel (TMA) is available for students interested in studying an overview of the textile and apparel industry.  Required courses form a foundation for understanding textiles and apparel.  Upper level courses allow students to select a focus on the historical or business aspects of apparel.

Students majoring in Agricultural Economics, Art, Business, Entrepreneurship, Human Sciences, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, and Theater can enhance their area of study by completing the TAM minor.

To graduate with a TMA minor, student must complete a total of 19 credit hours from a specified list of courses.  Students must have a 2.0 GPA in the courses used to satisfy the minor and must comply with all pre-requisites for TAM classes.  The TMA minor is not available to students majoring in Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising.

Required Courses

All of the Below:

Course Number Course Name 13 Required Credit Hours
TAM 2040 Textile Science 3 credit hours
TAM 2041 Textile Science Laboratory 1 credit hour
TAM 2045 The Fashion Industry 3 credit hours
TAM 3022 Apparel Quality Analysis 3 credit hours
TAM 3032 Textile & Apparel Product Development 3 credit hours

and

Two of the Following:

Course Number Course Name 6 Additional Credit Hours
TAM 3030 Field Study in Textiles, Apparel & Retailing 3 credit hours
TAM 4041 History of Textiles 3 credit hours
TAM 4043 Advanced Textiles 3 credit hours
TAM 4044 Global Textiles & Apparel Economics 3 credit hours
TAM 4070 Entrepreneurship in TAM 3 credit hours
TAM 4071 History of Dress & Adornment Prior to 1800 3 credit hours
TAM 4072 History of Dress & Adornment After 1800 3 credit hours

Total Hours Required for Minor: 19 Credit Hours

TMA MINOR COURSE CATALOG

Fashion Association @ LSU

The Fashion Association at LSU is a student organization mainly composed of Textile Science, Apparel Design, and Merchandising students in the College of Agriculture at Louisiana State University. Learn more about FALSU.