Textiles Merchandising and Design
Elevate your fashion aspirations with a dynamic program blending creativity and business in fashion.
Textiles Merchandising and Design, Apparel Design Concentration, B.S.
The Apparel Design Concentration is part of the Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Merchandising, and Design at MTSU.
Apparel Design blends a flair for fashion with practical knowledge of all aspects of the business. Students who have a talent for design and creating clothes, for themselves or others, can apply their creativity in classes designed to expand their knowledge of the practical side of the multibillion-dollar fashion industry. MTSU, with the only apparel design program at a state university in Tennessee, boasts one of the relatively few such programs in the Southeast and one of the best. The major in Textiles, Merchandising, and Design (TXMD) leads to entry-level career opportunities in various fashion-related industries. Textiles, Merchandising, and Design majors and minors must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in all TXMD courses. The Textiles, Merchandising, and Design program consists of four academic years.
News Briefs
MTSU’s TXMD presents ‘Retro Rewind’ fashion exhibit through March 22 at Todd Gallery
Step back in time to the of the vibrant fashions of the 1980s with the newest exhibit, “Retro Rewind: Treasures from the Historic Costume Collection," on display through Saturday, March 22, in Todd Art Gallery on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.[ Read More ]
Take a backstage look at MTSU student-led annual TXMD runway show [+VIDEO]
Middle Tennessee State University Textiles, Merchandising and Design Program students set their sights on an “Unstoppable Future” as this year’s annual fashion show recently stepped onto the runway.[ Read More ]
News Briefs
MTSU’s TXMD presents ‘Retro Rewind’ fashion exhibit through March 22 at Todd Gallery
Step back in time to the of the vibrant fashions of the 1980s with the newest exhibit, “Retro Rewind: Treasures from the Historic Costume Collection," on display through Saturday, March 22, in Todd Art Gallery on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.[ Read More ]
Take a backstage look at MTSU student-led annual TXMD runway show [+VIDEO]
Middle Tennessee State University Textiles, Merchandising and Design Program students set their sights on an “Unstoppable Future” as this year’s annual fashion show recently stepped onto the runway.[ Read More ]
Textiles Merchandising and Design, Apparel Design Concentration, B.S.
Fashion designers work in wholesale or manufacturing establishments, apparel companies, retailers, theater or dance companies, and design firms.
Apparel Design work responsibilities include:
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Research fashion, lifestyle, and consumer trends
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Design garments and collections
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Select colors, fabric, notions, and trims
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Create patterns, technical drawings, and specifications
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Construct and fit final garment designs
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Source materials, producers, and suppliers
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Oversee production of garment designs
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Communicate and negotiate with manufacturers
Classes include:
Apparel Construction, Patternmaking, Computer-Aided Design (CAD for apparel design), Fashion Illustration, Textiles, Fashion Forecasting, and Product Development
Entry-level career opportunities include:
- Assistant Apparel Designer
- Fashion Designer
- Fashion Forecaster
- Fit Specialist
- Patternmaker
- Personal Stylist
- Product Development Specialist
- Sourcing Agent
- Technical Designer
Employers of MTSU alumni include:
- Abercrombie
- Cracker Barrel
- DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
- e-Allen Boutique
- Fruit of the Loom
- Genesco
- Juicy Couture
- Los Angeles Opera
- Manufacture New York
- Tractor Supply Company
- Under Armour
- Workwear Outfitters
- Zulily
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake.
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
Degrees
Undergraduates in the Textile, Merchandising, and Design major program may pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in one of two concentrations: Apparel Design or Fashion Merchandising.
For complete curriculum details, click on REQUIREMENTS.
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