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Program Description
The textile industry went through tremendous changes during the past few years that included changes in technologies, business practices, offshore manufacturing, consumer expectations and globalization of businesses.
The ATM program offers career-oriented training in basic textile science and manufacturing, textile and apparel design, as well as apparel manufacturing and merchandising to meet these new challenges in the industry.
Students have access to a wide range of facilities, including textile laboratory, apparel studio with computer aided systems, a state-of-the-art computerized cutter, textile studio, and costume collection.
Students in the ATM program supplement their math and science courses with business, finance, and language courses for all round development. Advanced courses are offered for graduate students.
Courses are evaluated constantly to keep students abreast of the advances in the industry.
The department offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising.
Accreditation for ATM Bachelor of Science
The Textile Institute Founded 1910. Incorporated by Royal Charter 1925. Supplemental Royal Charter 1955.
Upon the recommendation of the Diplomas Committee the Governing Council of the Textile Institute agreed to accredit the following program as fulfilling the academic requirements of the Textile Institute for the inclusive period 2006 to 2010.
Eastern Michigan University, USA, BSc in Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising.
Program Concentrations / Courses
| Textiles | Fashion / Design | Fashion Merchandising |
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| Introduction to Textiles | Construction Studio | Retail Buying |
| Textile Science I, II | Pattern Development | Internet Retailing |
| Yarn Technology | Apparel Design | Retail Mathematics |
| Advanced Fabric Technology | Experimental Design | Supply Chain Management |
| Textile Evaluation & Analysis | Sewing / Construction | Retail Market Analysis |
| Textiles for Interior Design | Manufacturing Techniques | Visual Merchandising |
| Textile Dyeing & Finishing | Cultural Study of Costume | Trends in Merchandising |
| Weave Design I | CAD/CAM Pattern Design | Fashion Forecasting |
| Weave Design II | CAD Surface Design | Global Economics |
| Product Development | History of Costume | Industrial Distribution |
| Advanced Textiles | Fashion Show / Production | Consumer Problems |
| Recent Developments in Textiles | | Socio-Psychology of Clothing |
Fashion Design
Textiles
Merchandising
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-School of Technology Studies (STS), Eastern Michigan University
is searching for a post doctoral fellow to conduct research in textile science.
Candidate must have knowledge in Synthesis and Polymerization.
Contact Professor Ghosh if interested at 734-487-2476 or at
sghosh@emich.edu
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