Fall, 1998
Class Coordinator: Dr. Ann Beth
Presley
Office: 372 Spidle Hall
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday
10am-11am and by appointment
Phone: 844-1347
Course Description: Lecture 5 hours.
Introduction to the composition, characteristics, and products of the textile
industrial complex. Includes fiber producers, textile manufacturers, dyers,
finishers, apparel manufacturers, and retailers.
Objectives of the Course:
Course requirements, Policies
and Grading
In-class assignments. You will
be assigned to find articles on specific topics, read them, bring them
to class, and be prepared to DISCUSS the articles. Every Friday, unless
otherwise indicated, a quiz will be given on specific design details. The
quiz schedule is detailed below. If you are tardy for class you will not
be allowed to take the quiz or make it up. You will be allowed to take
a make-up quiz with a valid excuse. You are responsible for turning
in examples for five of the design details each Friday at the time of the
quiz in an appropriate format.
Grading:
Exam 1 20%
Exam 2 20%
Exam 3 20%
Final Examination 20%
In-class Assignments 15%
Class Participation 5% (This includes
but is not limited to class attendance. If you are not present, you cannot
participate.)
Your attendance is expected in
class. Role will be taken every class. Class participation is part
of the grade. Come prepared to participate. Active participation in class
discussion is expected. Also included are unannounced quizzes on assigned
readings and on material presented in the previous lecture. There will
be several guest speakers during the quarter since this an overview class.
Please treat our guests with proper attention and respect. We plan to go
on at least one field trip--attendance is mandatory.
Any assignment turned in after
the due date will receive a 5% points per day penalty unless other
previous arrangements have been made with the instructor.
If a student is ill and cannot
attend an exam, due to excused reasons only, or turn a project
in on time, the instructor must be notified prior to class
time. A doctor's
excuse will be required to makeup the exam or turn in the project. No
make-up exams will be given without a valid excuse!! Upon approval
of an excused absence, make-up exams must be taken or projects turned in
in a timely manner, as agreed upon by the instructor and the student.
In addition to completeness and quality, all assignments will be graded for correctness of grammar, spelling, and punctuation, including the design details quiz. If you have questions about the spelling of any design details, please ask them before each quiz.
Academic honesty: ALL PORTIONS OF THE AUBURN UNIVERSITY HONESTY CODE (TITLE XII) FOUND IN THE TIGER CUB WILL APPLY IN THIS CLASS.
Students’ responsibilities: An important part of the learning process is students’ active participation with the instructor in seeking answers to unclear or confusing points in instructions or other course material. In other words, if a student needs help understanding something, he or she should not always expect to be given the answer, but rather to be asked questions which can help increase comprehension.
It is the policy of Auburn University to provide accessiblity to its programs and activities, and reasonable accomodatin for person defined as having a disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with special needs are encouraged to see their instructor during the first week of classes or they should contact:
The Program of Students with Disabilities, Department
of Rehabilitation and Special Education, 1234 Haley Center,
Dr. Kelly Haynes, Director, 334-844-5943 (Voice T/O)
Exam Dates are scheduled for:
Wednesday, October 7
Friday, October 23
Wednesday, November 11
Final exam is scheduled for Monday,
December 7, 2:00-4:30pm
Grading Scale: Quiz Schedule:
A = 90% - 100%
Sept. 25 Collars
B = 80% - 89.9
Oct. 2 Skirts
C = 70% - 79.9%
Oct. 9 Sleeves & Cuffs
D = 60% - 69.9%
Oct. 16 Pockets and Trims
F = below 60%
Oct 23 Pants (with exam)
Oct. 30 Necklines & Neckwear
Nov. 5 Dresses & Silhouettes (Thursday)
Nov. 13 Blouses, Shirts & Sweaters
Nov. 18 Jackets, Coats & Vests (Wednesday)
Tentative class schedule: Assigned
text readings:
Week One:
Introduction to the complex and
pipeline.
Historical overview of the complex.
Chapts. 1, 2
Components of the complex and traditional
relationships.
Vertical and horizontal integration
or expansion concepts.
International aspects of production
and distribution.
Economic importance of the industry.
Week Two:
Fiber producers and textile manufacturers
Chapt. 3
Identities and functions
Types and sizes of companies
Geographic concentrations
Highlights of relationships between
potential suppliers and customers
Weeks Three and Four:
Textile product knowledge (you
will need your swatch kit during this component of the class.)
Chapt. 3
Yarns Swatch Kit
Basic Structures
Simple Yarns
Novelty or Complex Yarns
Texturing processes
Week Five and Six:
Fabrics Swatch Kit
Types of Constructions
Properties of each type (e.g.,
woven, knit, felt)
Legislation and Standards
Labeling
Flammability
Quality Control
Week Seven:
Apparel manufacturers and retailers:
types, functions and sizes of companies Chapts.
4, 5
Traditional lines of apparel company
specialization in men's, women's or
children's, and garment, size and
price categories, contemporary trends
Sourcing
Chapt. 10
Weeks Eight and Nine:
Identification of classifications
Historic differences between men's
and women's wear industries
Chapt. 1
Week Ten:
History of Couture
Chapt. 1, 6
Geographic concentrations
Define licensing as a term to be
applied in varied situations.
Chapt. 2
The Design Process and Apparel
Product Knowledge
Chapt. 5
Garment and garment parts: styles
and product features
Blurring lines of product development
and distribution (e.g., retailers'
Chapt. 8
private labels and manufacturer's
outlet stores
Examples of corporate structures,
differently named companies, divisions, product lines
Accessories
Chapt. 13