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Clothing fascinates you. You love the way different fabrics drape;
the way they feel. You want to learn more about the ways that the
cut, pattern, and texture of fabric can adapt to new uses and designs.
If you want to go beyond to learn the business behind clothing,
check out the apparel design and technology program in the department
of consumer sciences and retailing in the School of Consumer
and Family Sciences.
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Testimonial
"I did my intership
in Purdue Theatre’s costume shop, where each intern got
to be the head designer for a different play. I learned about
all the things that pull together to help make a play work,
and I got to meet all kinds of people."
Neesha Hiser, 1994 Consumer and Family
Sciences graduate
Marker Maker
Major Motion Dancewear
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Career Options
Flexible course requirements allow you to tailor your education to
fit a variety of careers. Some examples are:
- apparel designer
- computer-aided design (CAD) systems manager
- fashion designer
- freelance designer
- merchandiser
- patternmaker
- quality assurance specialist
Coursework
- apparel illustration
- art and design
- business
- computer-aided design (CAD) for apparel
- draping
- historic clothing
- manufacturing
- marketing
- pattern design
- textile design
- textile science
You may also attend a one-year program at the Fashion Institute
of Technology in New York City, for which your credits transfer
to Purdue. When you complete your bachelor’s degree from Purdue,
you will also receive an associate’s from FIT.
Learn from Experience
- Perform an internship and/or work in an industry-related summer
job. You’ll practice interviewing, learn how to create a
résumé, and put together a design portfolio.
- Learn the latest industry software for computer-aided design
(CAD) and other related applications.
Where You Might Work
- accessories manufacturers
- apparel manufacturers, including specialized areas such as sportswear,
children’s wear, dancewear, uniforms, and more
- apparel retailers
- manufacturers of textile-related items such as furniture or
automotive seating
- theatre production companies
Applying for Admission to Purdue
For information about applying to Purdue University, to apply online
or request an application, campus visits, housing information, estimated
expenses, orientation, and other admission information, visit the
Office of Admissions’
Web site.
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