Graduate Catalog: 2012-2013 - Alabama A&M University

that is both actionable and appropriate. Case studies ofhow this is achieved will be the subject of individualgraduate student research papers.APPAREL, MERCHANDISING ANDDESIGNAMD 527 Consumer Textiles - Three semesterhours. The physical and chemical examination offibers, yarns, structures, color and finishingtechniques of textiles with major emphasis on thecomparison and evaluation of fabrics for specificconsumer uses. Theory and laboratory experienceare provided which focus on decisions, processesand materials directly related to textile performance.AMD 528 Social Psychological and EconomicAspects of Clothing - Three semester hours. Thestudy of clothing as it relates to the behavior ofindividuals and groups with emphasis on theproduction, consumption and use of clothing andtextiles as related to social science theories.AMD 530 Special Problems - One to threesemester hours. An investigation of problems inclothing, or issues and problems related to Apparel,Merchandising and Design and family well-being.AMD 533 Historic Costume - Three semesterhours. A comprehensive study of dress throughoutperiods of history, including the cultural andeconomic factors associated with the development,adoption and abandonment of styles.AMD 534 Advanced Costume Design - Threesemester hours. Creative problems in dress designtailored to individual needs; the application of flatpattern theory and Computer-Aided Design togarment design, incorporating the relationship offabric geometry, hand, and surface ornamentationto garment design.AMD 535 Advanced Tailoring - Three semesterhours. The application of tailoring techniques to theconstruction of suits/coats for women and men.Traditional and contemporary tailoring techniquesare explored.AMD 537 Fashion Merchandising Study Tour -One to three semester hours. A study of the manyfacets of the fashion industry, including tours ofprimary and secondary suppliers, apparelmanufacturers, designer showrooms, fashion press,accessory showrooms, buying offices, testinglaboratories, pattern companies, merchandisingcenters, museums, etc. Pre- and post-tour seminarsand written assignments are required.AMD 540 Clothing for the Elderly - Threesemester hours. A study of the social, psychological,and economic aspects of clothing for the elderly.AMD 618 Textile Economics - Three semesterhours. An in-depth study of the economics of thetextile and apparel industry with emphasis on theproduction and distribution of goods. Focus isplaced on current, national and internationalproblems.AMD 650 New Directions in Clothing andTextiles - Three semester hours. A comprehensiveapproach to the study of current instructional andresearch trends and issues in the area of clothing andtextiles.ARTART 500 History and Philosophy of ArtEducation – Three semester hours. The historic andphilosophical development of art education in publicschools and the role of art in education is examined.ART 501-511 Advanced Drawing – Threesemester hours. Continued study in drawing foradvanced students, students who have fulfilled basicdrawing requirements. Prerequisite: Oneundergraduate course in drawing.ART 502-512 Advanced Painting – Threesemester hours. Continued study in painting foradvanced students; advanced work in paintingmedia will include traditional oil, tempera, acrylic,and mixed media techniques. Also, collage,assemblage, shaped canvasses, and morecontemporary approaches. Exploration inmultimedia and creative manipulation of imagery isinvestigated. Prerequisite: One undergraduate coursein painting.ART 503-513 Advanced Sculpture – Threesemester hours. Continued study in sculpture foradvanced students. Prerequisite: One undergraduatecourse in sculpture.ART 504-514 Advanced Printmaking – Threesemester hours. Continued study in lithography,intaglio, or relief printing. Prerequisite: Oneundergraduate course in desired area.105