Design, Merchandising, and Textiles is a diverse and competitive field in which individuals plan, provide, and promote apparel, interiors, and related goods desired by the consumer. This program offers three individual tracks: Apparel Design and Product Development; Interior Design; and Merchandising. The Apparel Design and Product Development track allows students to develop the technical and creative skills necessary for the creation of textile products from concept to finished product. The Interior Design track prepares students to creatively and effectively solve design problems for professional practice in residential and commercial interior design. The Merchandising track offers knowledge and application of business principles within the fashion and interior industries, entry into the world of retailing, and marketing techniques for apparel and interior furnishings. Throughout coursework, concepts of sustainable design and manufacturing, as well as the influence of design on well-being will be highlighted. Students will take a series of Design, Merchandising, and Textiles program core classes to gain experience with all three tracks. Students will be prepared for careers ranging from small business in Wyoming and rural areas of the West, to the highly competitive, fast paced global marketplace. All Design, Merchandising, and Textiles students are required to participate in a three-credit-hour internship, international field study tour, or a study abroad program.
Completion of this degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours that include a) University Studies requirements (USP), b) departmental core curriculum, and c) specific courses for this program. Courses should be selected in consultation with a student’s advisor to enhance the student’s educational experience and to ensure fulfillment of upper division course requirements (42 credit hours overall with 30 taken from UW).
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