BA/BS in Apparel and Textiles

Fashion Design and Merchandising combines studio and textile laboratory work with a historic costume collection held on campus. Courses cover textiles, trend analysis, apparel product development, consumer behavior, fashion economics, and promotion. Students choose between a merchandising sequence with extra retail buying coursework and a design sequence emphasizing draping and flat pattern making. A student-run annual fashion show and study tours in the United States, Europe, and Asia round out the experience. Illinois State University in Normal delivers the major on its campus. Prospective students can tour in person or online, speak with advisers from the department, the honors program, and financial aid, and apply through the university. Contact details for the hosting department appear on the program page, and a request-information form is available for those who want to hear from the university.