About the Program

The 21-credit minor consists of seven courses that focus on the creativity, technology, and techniques required to design and construct apparel. This program introduces students to the processes and technology associated with designing and creating apparel, as well as the creative and technical considerations in the fashion industry. Students have the opportunity to design and create their own apparel using different equipment and software programs.

The fashion design minor creates opportunities for interdisciplinary specialization. For instance, a communication major could combine fields for a career in fashion public relations, or a theater major could delve into costume design.

The minor is available to any student who is not currently majoring in the fashion and textile technology program.

About the Fashion and Textile Technology Department

303 Technology Building
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone: (716) 878-3478
Fax: (716) 878-4399
https://fashion.buffalostate.edu/

Program Requirements

Required Courses (21 credit hours)
FTT 109 GARMENT CONSTRUCTION I 3
FTT 208 INTRODUCTION TO FASHION TECHNOLOGIES 3
FTT 224 TECHNICAL APPAREL DESIGN I 3
FTT 303 FASHION ILLUSTRATION I 3
FTT 308 FASHION ILLUSTRATION II 3
FTT 324 APPAREL CONSTRUCTION II 3
FTT 328 TECHNICAL APPAREL DESIGN II 3

Total Credit Hours 21