An asterisk (*) following the four-digit number indicates the course is approved for graduate credit.
Graduate College
Design, Housing and Merchandising (DHM)
DHM 1003
Design Theory and Processes for Apparel and Interiors
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): DHM majors only. Design elements, principles and processes applied to design and merchandising.
DHM 1103
Basic Apparel Assembly
Lab 4. Basic apparel assembly techniques. Problems including basic fit, spreading and cutting methods and equipment, and use and application of sewing equipment, including lock, chain, and overedge.
DHM 1123
Interior Design Graphics
Lab 6. Prerequisite(s): DHM majors only. Drafting and visual communication techniques related to interiors.
DHM 1433
Innovation and Marketing of Fashion Products
The process of fashion innovation; variables of fashion affecting production and distribution of consumer goods; development of present structure in the apparel, interiors and related industries.
DHM 1993
Communication and Presentation Techniques for Apparel Design
Lab 6. Prerequisite(s): 1003. Creative communication methods and techniques, including a variety of media for two- and three-dimensional presentations in apparel design.
DHM 2003
Creative Problem Solving in Design and Merchandising
Participatory problem solving in design and merchandising; critique of proposed solutions as a positive process of evaluation.
DHM 2073
Computer-aided Design for Interiors
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 1123 and pass proficiency review. Computer-aided design and drafting for two-dimensional and three-dimensional interior systems.
DHM 2103
Interior Design Studio I: Residential
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): Pass proficiency review. Studio course utilizing the design process in the analysis and planning of residential environments using computer-aided and hand drafting techniques.
DHM 2203
Intermediate Apparel Assembly
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 1103. Development of skill in apparel assembly. Intermediate problems in fit, spreading, cutting, and sequencing of apparel assembly operations for lined garments, plaids, other special fabrics and closures.
DHM 2212
Heritage of Dress I
Prerequisite(s): 3 credit hours of history. Survey of ancient to Baroque European modes of dress, as that clothing reflects the environment and cultural life of a people.
DHM 2243
Interior Design Studio II:
Interior Components and Construction Documents
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 2073, 2103. Studio course exploring the design, materials, construction and production of interior design components for small scale commercial projects using computer-aided and hand drafted documents and renderings for visualization of design solutions.
DHM 2313
Codes and Regulations for Interiors
Prerequisite(s): 1123 or equivalent. Study of local, state, national and international building codes and regulations and the agencies that administer them.
DHM 2573
(L,N)Textiles
Lab 2. Science principles as the basis for understanding fibers, the basic structure of yarns and fabrics. Relationships between the chemical composition of fibers and properties such as tensile strength, flammability, elasticity, moisture absorption, and dye affinity. Understanding science principles in relation to textile properties for evaluation of textile products. Recommended for education majors seeking knowledge to be used for innovative teaching of science principles in grades K-12. Required for all DHM majors.
DHM 2913
Sewn Product Quality Analysis
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 1433, 2573. Sewn product manufacturing process with emphasis on evaluating product quality and its relationship to performance. Examined from the retailers', manufacturers', and consumers' perspectives.
DHM 3013
Flat Pattern Design
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 2203 and MATH 1483 or 1513, pass proficiency review. Interpretation of dress design developed through the medium of flat pattern; introduction to pattern drafting.
DHM 3023
Computer-aided Flat Pattern Design
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 3013 and pass proficiency review. Advanced apparel design problems using flat pattern and computer-aided design (CAD) techniques.
DHM 3123
Advanced Technology for Apparel
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): DHM majors only and 1993 and 3023. Building on CAD skills using software as applied to apparel design and production. Development of technical designs and specification materials.
DHM 3153
Mass Production of Apparel and Related Products
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): DHM majors only and 3023. Understanding and applying mass production strategies for apparel and related products. Design for production and production operations including CAD marker making and material utilization, production simulation modeling and costing.
DHM 3203
Functional Clothing Design
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 2573, 3013 and 4 credit hours of chemistry. Problem-solving approach to functional clothing design for specialized market segments (athletic sportswear, occupational clothing, children's wear, clothing for the handicapped) including performance evaluation of selected materials using standard methods of textile testing.
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DHM 3213
(H)Heritage of Dress II
Prerequisite(s): 3 credits of history. Survey of historic modes of dress from the 18th to the 21st centuries, as that clothing reflects the environment and cultural life of a people, and change within the fashion industry.
DHM 3233
(H)Heritage of Interiors I
Religious, civic, commercial, and domestic architecture and furnishings prior to and including the 18th Century with emphasis on the periods which have greatly influenced housing and interior design.
DHM 3301
Supervised Field Experience
Prerequisite(s): 2243 or consent of instructor. Field experience in specialized residential, commercial and institutional design with both historic and contemporary elements.
DHM 3303
Materials and Finishes for Interior Design
Prerequisite(s): 2243 (Interior Design students); or 1123 and 2573 (Merchandising students). An overview and examination of interior materials and finishes.
DHM 3363
Interior Design Studio III: Small Scale Contract
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 2243. Analysis and planning of small office, hospitality and retail environments with emphasis on materials, lighting, codes and accessibility using computer-aided 2D drafting and 3D modeling techniques.
DHM 3433
Retailing of Apparel, Interiors and Related Products
Prerequisite(s): DHM majors or minors only or by permission of instructor, and 1433 and ACCT 2103 and ECON 1113 or ECON 2103. Marketing structures at retail level; job descriptions and responsibilities at management level; financial and control functions.
DHM 3453
Interior Design Studio IV: Environmental Design
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 3363. Exploration of the design factors and human performance criteria for lighting, acoustics, and thermal/atmospheric comfort and their applications in studio projects using computer-aided and hand drafted techniques.
DHM 3533
Decorative Fabrics
Lab 4. Historic and contemporary textile designs. Creation of textile designs using personal inspirations, cultural expressions and a variety of techniques.
DHM 3553
Profitable Merchandising Analysis
Prerequisite(s): 3433, ACCT 2103, MATH 1483, 1513 or 2103. Relationship analysis of profit and loss statement. Retail mathematical calculations necessary to plan and control merchandising results, open-to-buy, mark-up, mark-down, turn-over, stock-sales ratio. Initial development of a six-month buying plan.
DHM 3563
Merchandise Acquisition and Allocation
Prerequisite(s): 3433, 3553. In-depth study of buying and distributing merchandise.
DHM 3643
Apparel and Accessories for Special Markets
Prerequisite(s): 1433, PSYC 1113, SOC 1113, and completion of 60 credit hours. An analysis of the apparel and accessory needs of specialized market segments and the products designed to meet those needs, with consideration given to both product design and merchandising.
DHM 3823
Professional Practices for Interior Design
Prerequisite(s): 2243, 2313. Specific terminology, procedures, relationships and ethics pertaining to the organization and conduct of interior design practice in the United States.
DHM 3853
Visual Merchandising and Promotions
Lab 1. Prerequisite(s): 1003, 1433 and completion of 60 credit hours. Study and application of principles and practices in merchandise presentation and promotions for commercial purposes.
DHM 3881
Interior Design Pre-Internship Seminar
Prerequisite(s): DHM majors only, 2073, 3363, SPCH 2713. Preparation for obtaining and completing a directed practical experience in a work situation in the interior design field.
DHM 3991
Merchandising and Apparel Design Pre-Internship Seminar
Prerequisite(s): DHM majors and 2.5 major GPA and 1003 and 2003 and 2573 and SPCH 2713 (merchandising students) 3433 or (apparel design and production students) 3013. Skills requisite to a directed practical experience in an approved work situation related to the fashion industry.
DHM 3994
Merchandising and Apparel Design Internship
Prerequisite(s): DHM majors only and 3991 and (merchandising students) 3553 or (apparel design and production students) 3023. Directed practical experience in an approved work situation related to the fashion industry.
DHM 4001
Design and Merchandising Speakers Colloquium
Seminars presented by distinguished industry professionals. Current issues and implications for the future of apparel and interiors.
DHM 4003
Environmental Perspectives on Apparel and Interior Design
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 90 credit hours. Analysis of apparel and interior design, development and use from physical, technological, economic, political, religious, social and aesthetic perspectives.
DHM 4011
Post-internship Seminar
Prerequisite(s): DHM majors only, 3994. Study and comparison of student work experiences. Individual student conferences, review of merchant supervisor reactions.
DHM 4143*
Design for Special Needs
Problems and alternative solutions for apparel and interiors for special groups, e.g., the aging, children, the handicapped, special markets. Includes field study or design problem.
DHM 4163
Housing in Other Cultures
Housing and interior design and expressions of cultural beliefs, attitudes, family patterns and environmental influences.
DHM 4243*
Draping
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 3013 and pass proficiency review. Interpretation of garment design developed through the medium of draping on dress forms.
DHM 4264*
Interior Design Studio V: Large Scale Commercial
Lab 6. Prerequisite(s): 3453. Analysis of large scale office planning and institution design including systems and specifications and emphasizing computer-aided design techniques for construction documents and presentations.
DHM 4294*
Interior Design Studio VI
Lab 6. Prerequisite(s): 4264. Studio course utilizing the design process in the analysis and planning of hospitality design and/or institutional design such as health care and education. Approaches include the consideration of the impact on facility management.
DHM 4323*
Heritage of Interiors II
Exploration of the architecture, interiors and furnishings of a variety of structures. Residential, commercial, governmental, institutional, and recreational buildings of different cultures of the 19th and 20th centuries.
DHM 4373*
Advanced Computer-aided Design for Interiors
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 3373 and pass proficiency review. Advanced computer-aided design and visualization for three-dimensional interior systems.
DHM 4403*
Advanced Apparel Design
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 4243 and pass proficiency review. Application of design and pattern-making principles and apparel assembly processes in the development of original designs.
DHM 4423*
Heritage III: Designing for Progress
A thematic survey of movements affecting the design of the built environment after 1900. Social and political developments as generators of new building types, construction techniques, materials and stylistic directions.
DHM 4433*
Facility Management and Design
Survey of nine competency areas of facility management and design, ensuring functionality of the built environment by integrating people, places, processes and technology.
DHM 4453*
Entrepreneurship and Product Development for Apparel and Interiors
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1113 and completion of 90 credit hours. In-depth study of entrepreneurship concepts as applied to manufacturers and retailers of apparel and interior products including product development, accounting and control, merchandising and buying, operation and management, advertising and promotion.
DHM 4503*
Couture Techniques
Lab 4. Prerequisite(s): 4243. Advanced clothing construction techniques using couture methods.
DHM 4523
Critical Issues in Design and Merchandising
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in major. Capstone course examining professional issues in design and merchandising in the context of central themes from general education.
DHM 4573*
Environmental Sustainability Issues for Designers and Merchandisers
Prerequisite(s): 2573. Scientific concepts are the basis for the understanding the environmental impacts of textile raw materials, manufacturing, dyeing, finishing, packaging and product lifecycle as related to apparel and interior design products. McDonough and Braungart's "cradle to cradle" design model will be introduced through case study analyses for informed design, buying and specification decisions.
DHM 4810*
Problems in Design, Housing and Merchandising
1-6 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Selected areas of study in design, housing and merchandising.
DHM 4824
Professional Internship
Prerequisite(s): DHM majors only, 3453, 3881, 4373. A supervised internship experience that simulates the responsibilities and duties of a practicing professional in interior design.
DHM 4850*
Special Unit Course in Design, Housing and Merchandising
1-6 credits, max 6. In-depth study of specific areas of design, housing and merchandising.
DHM 4900
Honors Creative Component
1-3 credits, max 3. Prerequisite(s): College of Human Environmental Sciences Honors Program participation, senior standing. Guided creative component for students completing requirements for College Honors in the College of Human Environmental Sciences. Thesis, creative project or report under the direction of a faculty member in the major area, with second faculty reader and oral examination.
DHM 4993
Textiles, Apparel, Interiors and
Related Products in the International Economy
Prerequisite(s): 3 credit hours of ECON and 90 credit hours and 2573 and apparel design and production and apparel merchandising students: 2913 or interior design and interior merchandising students: 3303. Broad multi-disciplinary study of textiles, apparel, interiors and related products in the international economy.
DHM 5000*
Master's Thesis
1-6 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of major professor. Research related directly to design, housing and merchandising for the master's thesis.
DHM 5001*
Orientation to Graduate Studies in Design, Housing and Merchandising
Process of developing a graduate plan of study in the Department of Design, Housing and Merchandising. Fundamental skills needed for successful completion of a DHM graduate degree.
DHM 5003*
Theoretical Perspectives for Design, Housing and Merchandising
A study of terminologies associated with theory. Exploration of key theories and their application to practice and research in design, housing and merchandising.
DHM 5013*
Research Developments in Design, Housing and Merchandising
Current methods and needs in research for design, housing and merchandising including the application and integration of research into design, housing and merchandising practice.
DHM 5112*
Research Planning and Proposal Writing
Prerequisite(s): 5001, 5013, STAT 4013 or 5013. Fundamentals of planning and completing qualitative and quantitative research projects, including writing the proposal.
DHM 5113*
Theories of Creative Process in Design and Merchandising
A study of the creative processes used in art, science, business and hybrid disciplines, with application to design and merchandising.
DHM 5163*
Housing in Different Cultures
Prerequisite(s): Graduate student status. Housing and life style as an expression of cultural aesthetics, beliefs, attitudes and environmental influences.
DHM 5213*
Product Design, Production and Promotional
Strategies for Apparel and Interior Design Industries
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 5113. An overview of product design and production techniques for apparel and interior design markets using an industry approach. Promotional strategies needed for successful advertising campaigns.
DHM 5233*
Design Evaluation
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Theoretical perspectives on evaluation of applied design; examination and evaluation of historic and contemporary designers, their philosophies and their work.
DHM 5240*
Master's Creative Component
1-6 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Consent of major professor and department head. An in-depth design application of theoretical design models and philosophies. A maximum of six hours to be used by graduate students following Plan III for the master's degree.
DHM 5273*
Interpretative Theories of Material Culture
A theoretical analysis of the influences of cultural values and characteristics upon the design, acquisition and use of apparel, furnishing and building products, and the cultural diffusion of those material goods.
DHM 5303*
Sociological, Psychological and
Economic Aspects of Consumer Behavior
Analysis and integration of social, psychological and economic theories related to consumer acquisition of products. Application and testing of these theories as appropriate to apparel and interior consumption processes.
DHM 5343*
Constructed Environment and Human Behavior
Prerequisite(s): 5013, 5273, PSYC 1113, SOC 1113. An exploration and evaluation of the physical attributes of the constructed environment and the interrelationships with the social and psychological aspects of human behavior.
DHM 5353*
Graduate Interior Design Studio
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Studio course exploring alternative, research-based design solutions for selected interior environments.
DHM 5360*
Advanced Studies in Design, Housing and Merchandising
1-6 credits, max 6. Investigation into special areas in the fields of design, housing and merchandising.
DHM 5363*
Color Theories and Applications for Apparel and Interiors
Prerequisite(s): Nine hours in DHM graduate courses or consent of instructor. Survey of color theories as they apply to the physical, psychological, and aesthetic aspects of apparel and interiors.
DHM 5383*
Design, Housing and Merchandising in Higher Education
Prerequisite(s): Nine credit hours in design, housing and merchandising. Development and organization of curricula and teaching methods for design, housing and merchandising.
DHM 5440*
Career Internship
1-6 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and department head. An individualized career-oriented internship. Selected learning experiences in approved work situations in industry, government, education or research institutions related to design, housing or merchandising.
DHM 5463*
Design and Merchandising Management
Analysis of project management strategies and techniques unique to apparel and interiors industries as applied to budget, schedule, and personnel with emphasis on leadership, quality assurance and risk management issues.
DHM 5503*
Housing and Real Estate for Family Financial Planning
Overview of the role of housing and real estate in financial planning process from a theoretical perspective. Taxation, legal aspects, mortgages, and financial calculations related to home ownership and real estate investments. New and emerging issues in the context of housing and real estate. Role of ethics in financial planning including housing and real estate.
DHM 5533*
Theory and Design of Functional Apparel
Lab 2. Prerequisite(s): 2573, 3013, 5013, or consent of instructor. A holistic approach to the study of apparel design with an emphasis on integrating knowledge of the needs and functions of the individual, the structural properties of textiles and apparel design.
DHM 5543*
Textile Arts and Design
Lab 6. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor/adviser. Interpretation of designs developed through experimental studies in textile surface design and manipulation resulting in portfolio/competition quality designs/artwork and written documentation for submissions to a “juror selection” format exhibition.
DHM 5603*
Historical and Contemporary Issues in Trade
The examination of fiber, textile, and apparel industries in a global context. The historical development of the global and US textile and apparel industries and how the global environment (economic, political, and social systems) affects the textile and apparel production and trade. Web-based instruction.
DHM 5613*
Merchandising Research Methods
Prerequisite(s): 5303, 5623, 5633, 5643, 5653 and graduate course in Statistics. An overview of the research process used in social science, including a survey and analysis of research methodologies. A review of current merchandising literature with implications for future research. Web-based instruction.
DHM 5623*
Professional Advancement in Merchandising
Analysis of leadership and how it affects organizational culture and change through a prism of past and current experiences. Various leadership styles examined and a personal leadership philosophy developed for professional advancement in merchandising. Web-based instruction.
DHM 5633*
Product Design, Development and Evaluation
Advanced study of issues and management strategies necessary to design and produce a competitively priced product. Examination of the role of globalization and rapidly changing technology on the development of a successful product. Web-based instruction.
DHM 5643*
Promotional Strategies in Merchandising
Examination of integrated marketing communications (i.e., promotional strategies and techniques) while fostering cultural and global awareness, social responsibility and ethical decision-making in the field of promotion. Web-based instruction.
DHM 5653*
Merchandising Trends
Practices and Theories in Apparel and Interior Industries
Prerequisite(s): Nine credit hours in marketing, merchandising or management. Current trends in merchandising; theories, concepts and processes related to management level problems.
DHM 5663*
International Merchandising Management
Prerequisite(s): Merchandising or business courses or consent of the instructor. Comprehensive understanding of theory, practices, and trends in international merchandising management. An analysis of global retail systems and the way goods are distributed to consumers in various countries.
DHM 5673*
Financial Merchandising Implications
Advanced study of financial trends in the merchandising industries; implications related to sole proprietors, partnerships, franchises, S corporations, and C corporations. Foci will be on the financial implications of recent advances in the field that assist graduate students as they embark on careers in academic and/or the merchandising industries. Web-based instruction.
DHM 5683*
Strategic Planning for the Merchandising Executive
Examination of the merchandising executive planning process utilized to develop successful corporate strategies. Emphasis on the importance of a market orientation for building customer value and sustaining a competitive advantage. Web-based instruction.
DHM 5810*
Problems in Design, Housing and Merchandising
1-3 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and department head. Individual and group investigations and discussions of special problems in the various phases of design, housing and merchandising.
DHM 5830*
Design, Housing and Merchandising Seminar
1-6 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. A selected group of current issues in design, housing and merchandising.
DHM 6000*
Doctoral Thesis
1-12 credits, max 30. Prerequisite(s): Consent of major professor. Research in design, housing and merchandising for the PhD degree.
DHM 6133*
Research Methods in Design, Housing and Merchandising
Prerequisite(s): 5013 or equivalent, and six credits of graduate statistics. Survey and discussion of research methods, experiences in research design and analysis of data.
DHM 6403*
Merchandising Theory Application and Strategy Implementation
Prerequisite(s): 5653. Integration of marketing, merchandising, and management theories, strategies, models, and frameworks. Application of theories and implementation of strategies relevant to apparel and interior industries.
DHM 6410*
Independent Study in Design, Housing and Merchandising
1-3 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Selected areas of design, housing and merchandising for advanced graduate students working toward the doctorate degree.
DHM 6810*
Advanced Problems in Design, Housing and Merchandising
1-6 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and department head. Intensive individual or small-group study of problems in various areas of design, housing and merchandising for advanced graduate students who are working toward doctorate degrees.
DHM 6830*
Design, Housing and Merchandising Seminar
1-3 credits, max 6. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Problems and recent developments in design, housing and merchandising.
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