ATM 460 - 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. Consideration of consumer product expectations, sustainability and intended end-use will be evaluated throughout the course. Formerly ATM 353 and FCSA 353, students may only receive credit for one.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ATM 280, and ATM 301, and ATM 420 are required.

Credits: (5)

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

Examine quality assurance along the supply chain including raw materials and sewn products
Summarize stitch and seam classifications
Analyze garment construction details and assembly processes
Write technical specification packages
Outline production equipment capabilities, production processes (mass and cottage), and appropriate choice of process for end product
Assess costing variables throughout the apparel manufacturing process
Summarize sourcing process, identify production centers, and justify choice for specific end product
Hypothesize consumer product expectations for specific product and planned end use
Evaluate how sustainability is implemented throughout apparel manufacturing and how it can be improved

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/22/21

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg