The Apparel Design concentration for Baylor University’s Bachelor of Science in Apparel Studies fosters the development of knowledge and skills in creative and textile performance. Students use leading-edge technology to design and create apparel products, develop product specifications, analyze textile materials, and illustrate fashion. In the design studio, students learn product development and production techniques used in the apparel industry, including digital fabric printing.
Curriculum
The Apparel Design concentration provides a diversified educational experience, encompassing academic excellence in a Christian environment that prepares students to succeed in the highly competitive apparel industry.
Program Preview
- Creative apparel design education and application
- The program consistently ranked nationally & internationally.
- Extensive use of technology, equipment, & software applications, including a 3d body scanner, digital textile printer, a wide range of industrial sewing machines, and extensive software
- Low student-to-faculty ratio
- Apparel design for specific target markets
- Network opportunities with professionals in the apparel industry
- Diversity of classroom experiences
- Hands-on learning through field trips and internships
- Critical problem-solving and application in the apparel design process
- Strong liberal arts education
- National design competitions
- Research opportunities in the new Research Wearables Lab
- Students learn from instructors with industry experience
- Design for the annual exhibition
- Learn about textile and apparel quality testing in our teaching textile lab
- Facilities with 24-hour access for student work
Career Options
- Fashion Designer
- Technical Designer Product
- Development Manager
- Brand Manager
- Production Assistants/Apparel Mfg.
- International Sourcing Specialist
- Fabric Designer
- Costume designer Freelance Illustrator or Designer
- Corporate Illustrator
- Fashion Forecaster
- Licensing Agent
- Head Fabric Research and Development
- Trim Sourcing Coordinator
- Quality Control Analysts
- Personal Stylist
- Magazine Stylist