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Apparel Merchandising & Design
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Why Study Apparel Merchandising & Design at
Central Michigan University?
Apparel Merchandising & Design
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Industry Placement
Our graduates enjoy an excellent placement rate for positions all over the
United States.
Nautica
Marshall Field’s
Pelle Pelle
Express
JCPenney
Kmart
Apparel Merchandising & Design
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Where Our Graduates Are
Apparel Merchandising & Design
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Bebe
Visual Merchandiser
Oak Brook, IL
Macy’s
Department Manager
Boston, MA
Johnson Controls International
Trim Engineer
Plymouth, MI
Jantzen
Design Director
Portland, OR
May Company
Textile Designer
St. Louis, MO
Cessna
Assistant Designer
Wichita, KS
Hollister
CAD Designer
Columbus, OH
Mervyn’s
Technical Designer
San Francisco, CA
Jockey International
Merchandise Coordinator
Kenosha, WI
Nordstrom’s
Department Manager
Tampa, FL
Seaton Corporation
Color/Trend Director for Asia
Los Angeles, CA
Harstrings
Product Coordinator
Strafford, PA
Jacque Moret
Assistant Designer
New York City, NY
Dillard’s
Associate Designer
Little Rock, AK
JcPenney
Product Evaluator
Dallas, TX
Internship Experience
ALL of our students have the opportunity to
complete an internship with leading firms in the
apparel design, merchandising,
manufacturing or textile industries.
DKNY
The Buckle
The Gap
Nordstrom’s
Old Navy
Zum Zum
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Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Click here to see more about Internships
State-of-the-Art-Facilities
Real world software including computer-aided-design (CAD),
product-data-management (PDM) and
visual merchandising applications are
integrated throughout the curriculum.
3D Visual Merchant
Graphic Spec
U4ia
Mikalis
Dreamweaver
Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
Microsoft Office Suite 2000
High speed Internet connection
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CAD Lab
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Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Textile Testing Laboratory
ALL of our students complete a sequence of textile courses that
include textile product analysis and
textile testing utilizing standard
methods in an actual textile testing laboratory.
Abrasion Resistance
Pilling
Colorfastness
Dimensional Change
Wrinkle & Soil Resistance
Fabric Appearance & Hand
Tensile Properties
Flammability
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Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Textile Testing Laboratory
Apparel Merchandising & Design
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
The Body Scanner
Eight cameras Four laser light sources Collects 300,000 data points
in 12 seconds Results in 3D image Results in a set of over 80
body measurements
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Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
After the scan is completed, four views
are available to examine
simultaneously.
The Body Scanner
Apparel Merchandising & Design
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Students
in HEV 447: Functional Apparel
Design are using the body scanner.
The Body Scanner
Apparel Merchandising & Design
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
The Thermal Camera
Measures the amount of heat emitted from an object or person . Temperature measurements are used to redesign apparel when heat is an issue, such as athletic or cold weather wear.
Apparel Production Room
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Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Russia
Global Focus
Our curriculum reflects the global
nature of the apparel/textile complex from
introductory to senior level courses.
LondonHong Kong
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Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Fashion Production & Presentation
Annually, our students produce a professional level
fashion presentation and exhibition of original apparel
designs to an audience of over 700 in Plachta
Auditorium on CMU’s campus.
Apparel Merchandising & Design
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Study Abroad
Paris, London, Leeds, and Hong Kong are
some of the destinations for our
students who desire to study abroad. In fact,
more majors in apparel merchandising
and design study abroad than any other
major at CMU. LondonHong KongMilan
Click here to see more about Study Abroad
Paris
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Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
New York Fashion Field Study
Students have the opportunity to participate in
an intensive study of the garment district in NYC as
well as other regional fashion centers.
Apparel Merchandising & Design
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Fashion Association of Merchandising and Design
FAMD is an active student organization that
serves as an informal network for students with an interest in design and fashion. FAMD provides leadership opportunities for students and offers professionally related
activities outside of the classroom.
Apparel Merchandising & Design
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Excellent Faculty
Teaching is top priority
Typically small class sizes
Active involvement in career guidance and placement
Active involvement in FAMD
Engage in joint research projects with students for exhibitions
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Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Campus
Founded more than a century ago as a teacher's college, Central Michigan University has evolved into a doctoral / research public university that is ranked among the best in the Midwest. CMU provides its growing student population with modern facilities and technology, faculty who are dedicated to student-centered teaching and research, and a selection of more than 200 programs at the bachelor's, master's, specialist's and doctoral levels.
The university's academic reputation is complemented by opportunities for experiential learning and scholarship. As a doctoral / research-intensive university - a distinguished classification made by The Carnegie Foundation - Central Michigan supports knowledge development and active learning at undergraduate, graduate and faculty levels. Students are prepared for careers through internships, real-world research and experiences with advanced technology.
Apparel Merchandising & Design
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
University Activities
Clubs, organizations, sororities, fraternities
Intramural sports
Student Activity Center
Leadership Institute
Career Services
Art, Music, Theatre
……and much more!!!
Apparel Merchandising & Design
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
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Dr. Maureen MacGillivrayDr. Usha Chowdhary
Mitzi Cook
Apparel Merchandising & Design
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI