Apparel & Textiles Department Catalog

APPAREL & TEXTILES 2018

Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design Department College of Human Ecology College of Human Ecology

Student Spotlights

apparel and textiles production and marketing student experiences

Looking Ahead

interview with KCFW designer and K-State alumni, Schyler Slaven

ATID Showcase of Excellence the students behind K-State’s top fashion show Photo- Pixabay

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Welcome!

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hank you for looking over my vision for the Apparel and textile program’s fresh brand image. I am thrilled to get a chance to share my experience within the department! Coming into the program I didn’t know what to expect, I was just excited that I was actually taking steps to enter the industry I loved.

As I finish up my second year in the program I have learned so much. Of the lessons I’ve taken away, only a portion were lectured to me in a classroom.

The program is so much more than required classes to take that will earn my degree, but the experiences and community that come from entering the ATID department.

I’ve learned about the issue of sustainability within the apparel industry, and seen how students are creating plans right now in combatting this issue. I’ve learned the patience required to stay professional in a group project, and the importance in being a good teammate. I’ve learned skills that I will be using every day in my future career, but also that I can implement in things I am doing right now. Most of all, I’ve learned about myself and my passions.

Through every lecture and every assignment, I fall more in love with my major. I’ve known since sixth grade that I wanted to work with fashion and with magazines, but now I am piecing together what exactly that will look like.

When entering this program, it’s important to remember that even though we get a “fun” major, it takes hard work and a lot of creativity. The only way to get better is through experience. So get involved, take pride in your work and watch your ideas come to life.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 5

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AT Program Faculty Course Requirements Photo by Meg Shearer

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Student Spotlight

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Student Spotlight

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AT Production: Andie Metzger

AT Marketing: Leighana Huerter

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Lookine Ahead

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ATID Showcase of Excellence

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Photo by Genna Reeves

interview with KCFW designer and K-State alumni, Schyler Slaven

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the students behind K-State’s fashion show

Where to Get Involved

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A&T PROGRAM FACULTY Photos by ATID Department

Department Head/ Professor Barbara Anderson received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Kansas State University and her Master of Architecture degree from the University of Kansas. Professor Anderson specializes in Architecture and Design History, Historic Preservation, Sustainability, and Design Studio.

BARBARA ANDERSON

Associate Professor/ AT program coordinator Dr. Hiller has many specializations regarding sustainability and the consumption of textiles. She teaches eight courses in the Apparel and Textiles marketing specialization. Dr. Hiller received her bachelor’s degree in Human Ecology from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and her master’s and doctorate degrees in Apparel and Textiles from Michigan State University.

Associae Professor Joy Kozar received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in apparel and textile marketing from Kansas State University. She has experience teaching a variety of classes in the apparel and textiles marketing program. Her research includes areas in consumer purchasing behavior, psychological aspects of dress and global issues relating to textile goods.

Professor Dr. Harr specializes in Apparel and Textile design and the art and science of natural dyes. She teaches eight courses in the AT program, from introductory classes to high level research. Dr. Sherry Haar received bachelor and master degrees at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and a doctorate at Virginia Tech. Dr. Haar’s current scholarship involves environmental and sustainable design with a focus on natural dyes.

Professor Dr. Lehew specializes in Sustainable Production and Consumption and Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Education. She teaches three courses over retailing, merchandising and sustainability. Dr. Melody L. A. LeHew received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Textile and Clothing from The Ohio State University and her Ph.D. in Retail and Consumer Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Assistant professor Dr. Wu specializes in applications of computer technologies in Apparel Design, Clothing fit, Patternmaking, Cultural influence on clothing preferences, Social Psychology of Clothing and Body image. Dr. Wu has a Bachelor’s of Engineering in fashion design and technology from Fashion Institution, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou. A master of philosophy in textile and fashion technology from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in apparel design from Cornell University.

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JOY KOZAR

SHERRY HAAR

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS Photo by ATID Department

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (41-42 Hours) Communications (8-9 Hours) ENGL 100 (3) Expository Writing I ENGL 200 (3) Expository Writing II COMM 105 (2) Public Speaking IA OR COMM 106 (3) Public Speaking I Quantitative Studies (7 Hours) MATH 100 (3) College Algebra STAT 325 (3) Introduction to Statistics OR STAT 350 (3) Business & Econ. Stat I CIS 102 (1) Microcomputer Spreadsheet Social Sciences (12 Hours) ECON 110 (3) Prin. of Macroeconomics PSYCH 110 (3) General Psychology SOCIO 211 (3) Intro. to Sociology SOCIO 363 (3) Global Problems Humanities (6 Hours) (Only a course of 3 or more credits will apply) HIST___ Natural and Physical Sciences (7 Hours) (One course must have a laboratory.)

(Science Elective) GEOG 221 (4) Intro. to Physical Geography Integrative Human Ecology Course (1 Hour) GNHE 210 (1) Foundations of Human Ecology PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (74 Hours) Apparel and Textile Core Courses (35 Hours) AT 110 (1) New Student Seminar AT 245 (3) Apparel and Textile Industry AT 265 (3) Textiles AT 330 (3) Dress and Human Behavior AT 340 (3) Aesthetics of Apparel and Textiles AT 350 (3) Our Sustainable World AT 430 (3) History of Apparel Fashion: Ren. AT 445 (3) Professional Development AT 460 (3) Apparel and Textile Evaluation AT 550 (4) Apparel & Textile Internship AT 575 (3) Principles of Forecasting AT 600 (3) Global AT Supply Chain Mgmt.

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SPECIALIZATION IN APPAREL DESIGN AND PRODUCTION (39 Hours) Advancement to the ADP specialization is selective and based in performance criteria.

AT 300 (3) Apparel Production I AT 400 (3) Fashion Illustration AT 410 (3) Apparel Production II AT 610 (3) Computer-Aided Design of Apparel AT 655 (3) Apparel Pattern Development I AT 670 (3) Apparel Pre-Production Processes AT 695 (3) Apparel Pattern Development II ART 180 (3) 2 Dimensional Design ART 190 (3) Drawing I ART 195 (3) Survey of Western Art History I ART 196 (3) Survey of Western Art History II ART 200 (3) 3 Dimensional Design Select ONE Art History course from the following: ART 545 (3) Twentieth Century Art History I ART 550 (3) Twentieth Century Art History II ART 602 (3) Twentieth Century Art History III ART 603 (3) Twentieth Century Art History IV SPECIALIZATION IN APPAREL MARKETING (39 Hours) AT 325 (3) Apparel and Textile Retailing AT 375 (3) Computer Technol. Merchandising AT 576 (3) Principles of Buying AT 625 (3) Apparel & Textiles Bus Strategy ACCTG 231 (3) Accounting for Business Operations ECON 120 (3) Principles of Microeconomics MANGT 420 (3) Management Concepts MKTG 400 (3) Introduction to Marketing MKTG 450 (3) Consumer Behavior In addition, select 12 credits from the following: ACCTG 241 (3) Accounting for Investing & Finance ECON 520 (3) Intermediate Microeconomics FINAN 450 (3) Principles of Finance MANGT 520 (3) Organizational Behavior MANGT 531 (3) Human Resource Management PSYCH 560 (3) Industrial Psychology MC 120 (3) Principles of Advertising MC 180 (3) Introduction to Public Relations MKTG 542 (3) Fundamentals Professional Selling MKTG 544 (3) International Marketing MKTG 545 (3) Marketing Channels MKTG 635 (3) Digital Marketing PSYCH 425 (3) Judgment and Decision Making

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ANDIE METZGER Apparel and Textiles Design and Production Sophomore Photo by Meg Shearer

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he Apparel and Textiles Design Production into every little detail, so that when it’s done I’m proud of program has become a community of unique how it turned out, not just proud of the grade I received.” students with one commonality; a love for fashion. One Along with all the time Andie dedicates to of these students, Andie Metzger, gives a little insight on her major, she is also involved in Greek Life and was her experience with this selective program and K-State able receive the roll of Dress Coordinator for the ATID overall.

Showcase of Excellence. “Putting on the show was hard

Andie, a sophomore from Kansas City, chose work that was very time consuming, but I’ve found that to study at Kansas State specifically for the apparel I enjoy activities related to design much more because production program offered here. After being able to I gain experience that is relevant to my future career,” explore different areas of the apparel industry in her Andie described. design classes in high school Andie

So what is that future career? had a head start in planning her course When asked about plans after when coming to college. graduation Andie first said, “it’s “There’s “I think I’ve known since [high school] becoming harder to narrow down little room that I wanted to pursue a career that my interests to one specific career is more design-focused because what as I continue further in the program, for cutting I enjoyed most in that class was the because I’m learning skills that I never corners” hands-on, designing and producing thought I’d enjoy as much as I do.” She aspects,” Andie explained. does know one thing for sure though, Jumping into a well-respected “I definitely want to be a part of the program, like ATP, can be a lot for design process!” She was keeping her many new students to handle. However, when Andie was options pretty open, “whether it’s textiles or jewelry or challenged she persevered now she can look back and hand bags, I love creating the initial idea and watching it see the growth the program has caused after only one come to life. Whatever area I focus on; I hope to work for a year. When asked about the classes she has been able to large company then eventually create my own business.” take Andie said “The classes in this program are unlike One of the great things about the apparel and any classes that I’ve taken before due to the fact that textiles program are the true life skills learned and able assignments are products that you have to execute well, to be implemented in activates students are involved in instead of a paper or worksheet that you can guess the right now. Then, as experiences and abilities are gained answer if you get stuck or are unsure. There’s little room there become more opportunities than ever thought for cutting corners, which has pushed me to put full effort possible.

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LEIGHANA HUERTER Apparel and Textiles Marketing Senior

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or students who have an interest in fashion, but not in production, the Apparel and Textiles Marketing specialization is a perfect fit. Leighana Huerter, a senior in the program, learned this after four years of classes ranging from the basics of the industry to principles of buying and forecasting.

Looking back, Leighana explained that she chose to make K-State her home specifically because of the Apparel and Textiles Program offered. Her favorite class she has been able to take was Computer Technologies for Merchandising (AT375). In this course students learn in depth how to use the Adobe systems such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Spark. “The projects were so much fun and I love design,” mentioned Leighana. Some of the projects she spoke of include creating a personal brand board, resume and portfolio website.

The marketing specialization offers knowledge of both business and apparel industry skills. Leighana spoke about how much she has learned from her courses such as how to merchandise and tell a color story, putting together a marketing strategy, buying equations and forecasting practices, and design principles.

The range of opportunities available for an ATM student is so vast that many students in the program begin exploring possibilities while still in school.

Leighana has had the chance to be President of Apparel Marketing Design Alliance (AMDA), Marketing and Social Media Manager for Manhappenin’ Magazine and Promotions Co-Chair for Union Program Council.

When asked what was next in Leighana’s plan for the future she explained, “Nothing is set in stone right now,” but even though she doesn’t have her career lined up at this very moment, Leighana knows where she wants to end up, “My plan is to work as a marketing coordinator for an apparel wholesaler or retailer.”

One thing that all Apparel and Textiles Marketing students can agree on though is the possibility this degree has for future careers.

Whether it is a buyer, forecaster, blogger, creative coordinator, merchandiser, retail manager or anything you can imagine; this degree will present the skills and network to make it happen.

Line sheet for fictional clothing brand Imbue

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LOOKING AHEAD Interview with KCFW Designer and K-State Alumni, Schyler Slaven

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ollege is a season in life dedicated to figuring things out.

No one expects an incoming freshman to have everything planned, that what the next four years are for. There is so much growth that happens in this short time that things can seem overwhelming. Every K-State student that has stepped foot on this campus has been in this place and asked themselves these questions: “What if I hate my major?”, “Will I learn anything useful for what I want to do?”, “What even do I want to do?”

Luckily, we have some incredible alumni that we can look to for encouragement and inspiration when times get hard. One of these K-State and Apparel and Textiles Program graduates is Schyler Slaven. Schlyer graduated in 2017 with a bachelor of science in apparel and textiles with a specialization in apparel design and production. Even after just stepping out of the program, she is already putting her freshly printed degree to use. Schyler got a job as a pattern designer for Lee Jeans right after graduating and then became a selected designer for Kansas City Fashion Week and was able to show her Schyline collection in the F/W ’18 season.

The chance to become a designer for Kansas City’s leading fashion show event didn’t come without hard work and preparation though. Schyler began her journey with KCFW eight seasons ago as a model and continued to return every year. She was also highly involved while at K-State, holding positions as: Showcase of Excellence Staging Coordinator & Model Trainer, ATID Symposium Committee member, Manhappenin’ Magazine Creative Coordinator, AMDA Fashion Show Designer, Showcase of Excellence Designer, Pi Sigma Epsilon Marketing Fraternity President, and Chi Omega Sorority Member. While all of these activities helped further Schyler in her career aspirations, she explained how the ATP program played a huge role in her success as a KCFW designer.

“Through my coursework, not only did I learn the garment construction and patternmaking skills necessary to become a designer for KCFW, but I learned how to communicate my designs in a way that others understand.” She explained, “The program started with garment construction, seam types,

and how to follow a commercial pattern, then progressed into illustrations and technical flats.

After learning how garments are made and how to communicate designs, the program advanced into flat patternmaking, draping, and 3D design. The layout of the Apparel & Textiles program really made sense to me and gave me a strong base to jump off when designing my own collection.”

When Schyler wasn’t spending time pouring into her collection, Schyline, she was working at her new job, and loving it. Sometimes students can be skeptical about how useful the information they are learning in their classes is after graduation, but Schyler emphasized how valuable everything learned in the courses are.

“The program went above and beyond teaching hard skills that I use in my daily job,” She said. “For example, we spent a good amount of time covering Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign which are valuable skills in any position within the fashion industry. Also, having some knowledge of 3D Optitex technology and understanding the concepts of virtually sewing a garment together has helped a lot in my current job as a Pattern Designer.”

Schyler is just one example of the opportunities that become available because of being involved in the apparel and textiles program. Everything done while in school sets the course for where students will end up after graduation. Although it may be hard to see the benefits of a 10-page research paper in the moment, these experiences are what eventually build up to success stories like Schyler. Take advantage of every opportunity, create connections, be uncomfortable in order to cultivate growth, and most importantly look ahead to what is proven possible through past examples.

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Photo by Schyler Slaven

“The program went above and beyond teaching hard skills that I use in my daily job� -Schyler Slaven

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ATID SHOWCASE OF EXCELLENCE The Students Behind K-State’s Top Fashion Show

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he showcase is a runway fashion show to display the work of students in the apparel and textiles program and other students around K-State. This production happens every year and draws hundreds of attendees.

Not many people know is that there is a team of students behind this one big night. That’s right, K-states biggest fashion show is entirely student lead and organized event.

ATID students apply for the opportunity to be apart of the showcase team for different reasons, whether it be the love of event planning, fashion, or to build their resume with teamwork and leadership experiences.

An added benefit of being on the team is that it is an accredited class through the apparel and textiles program. Not only are these students gaining skills from this experience, but they are also getting credit for their hard work through K-state and have a few hours a week guaranteed set aside to put work into the show.

The positions include: front of house team, graphics and communication, dresser, model and makeup coordinator and more. If any of these spark interest with you, look into applying for AT450 in the fall. Either way, definitely support the ATID showcase by attending it in spring 2019.

Photo by Meg Shearer

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GET INVOLVED.

Step Out of the Classroom and into New Opportunities AT Career Fair

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network with real life industry professions

Symposium.Showcase of Excellence

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support student’s showcased work and attend professional workshops

Study Tours

Travel the country and the world with fellow students

AMDA.

Apparel MArketing Designers Alliance Photo by Photo Services

SPOTLIGHT PROJECT

I used techniques like layer masking, strokes, drop shadows, clipping masks and smart filters to bring this board together.

During the layout process I was able to utilize my existing knowledge of the principles and elements of design such as emphasis, balance and contrast to create a design that is aesthetically pleasing.

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