ATM 353 - Apparel Manufacturing

Description:
Analysis and evaluation of apparel through manufacturing; specification development, seam/stitch classifications, apparel assembly, equipment capabilities and production processes, costing, strategic sourcing, and quality assurance. Consideration of consumer product expectations, sustainability and intended end-use will be evaluated throughout the course. Formerly FCSA 353, students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ATM 280, and ATM 301, and ATM 355 are required.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe quality assurance along the supply chain including raw materials and sewn products
Identify stitch and seam classifications
Analyze garment construction details and assembly processes
Understand and complete garment and technical specification packages
Identify production equipment capabilities and production processes (mass and cottage)
Evaluate costing variables throughout the apparel manufacturing process
Understand sourcing process and identify production centers
Identify consumer product expectations
Understand and identify how sustainability is implemented throughout apparel manufacturing

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/16/2014

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