Apparel Product Development (APD)
with concentrations in technical or creative design

The Apparel Product Development major focuses on apparel construction, pattern making, drawing and design, as well as the necessary principles of business in the fashion industry.

Four computer programs used in the industry are included in the education of our apparel product development students. They include Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Lectra U4ia, and Gerber Accumark.

See curriculum for Apparel Product Development major

Career Opportunities: APD graduates have found challenging positions in design, patternmaking, and product development with companies such as

Jockey International, Inc.
OshKosh B'Gosh
Kohl's Department Stores
Harley Davidson Inc.
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz
Donna Ricco, Inc.
Target Corporation
Patagonia
Florence Eiseman, Inc.