This senior course in apparel design and product development provides students with the opportunity of research and design exploration in an area of specialization. Students utilize their creative energies and cultural influences to create innovative solutions that reach beyond traditional forecasts. Self-directed learning encourages students to synthesize theories, concepts and techniques learned in previous years and to apply this knowledge to the development of an apparel collection. Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs. Prerequisite: FFD 613 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 2
