About the course

The Apparel Design and Production concentration focuses on the development of knowledge and skills necessary to engage in the design and creation of textile and apparel goods for an identified target market. This includes coursework in aesthetics and design, fashion/trend forecasting, fashion illustration, pattern development, material selection (e.g., fibers, fabrics, dyes/finishes), apparel construction techniques, computer-aided design (CAD), historic textiles and costume, and social-psychological aspects of dress.

　　Potential Occupations

　　Career options for Apparel Design and Production graduates include, but are not limited to: apparel and fashion designer, computer-aided design (CAD) manager, creative director, design director, fashion illustrator, fashion magazine editorial contributor, fashion stylist, pattern-maker, technical designer, and trend/fashion forecaster.

　　Career options for Merchandising graduates include, but are not limited to: consumer or market researcher, brand/product merchandise manager, merchandise buyer, retail analyst, retail manager, retail store/website planner, resident buying office administrator, sales representative, showroom coordinator/manager, inventory control agent, consumer or market researcher, product trend analyst, advertising and promotions coordinator/manager, public relations specialist, social media specialist, and visual merchandiser.

　　Career options for Product Development graduates include, but are not limited to: consumer or market researcher, product designer/developer, prototype engineer, production manager, sourcing agent, product testing specialist, quality control agent, and import/export specialist. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$129,497

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Fort Collins
Summer (May), 2024	Fort Collins
Fall (August), 2024	Fort Collins
Spring (January), 2025	Fort Collins
Summer (May), 2025	Fort Collins
Fall (August), 2025	Fort Collins
Spring (January), 2026	Fort Collins
Summer (May), 2026	Fort Collins

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Colorado State University - INTO USA

High school diploma, minimum GPA 3.0

　　Submit only your most recent high school transcript. We’ll ask for additional transcripts if necessary.

　　An official college transcript reflecting courses completed during high school is not required for the admission decision unless you’ve used full-time college enrollment as your high school curriculum (such as early college enrollment or a community college for homeschooling).

　　All decisions are provisional until a final, official transcript verifying graduation is received.

　　A personal statement is required from all freshman applicants.

　　TOEFL IBT: 79, TOEFL PBT- 550, IELTS Academic: 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Colorado State University - INTO USA. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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