Fashion Institute of Technology

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Fashion Institute of Technology 345

LD 431 — Athletic Footwear Construction
3 credits; 1 lecture and 4 lab hours
Students become familiar with the construction skills specific to athletic footwear by learning the
history and evolution of this category. Fashion, style, and function are addressed.
Prerequisite(s): LD 134.

LD 451 — Sports-Specific Bags and Carrying Gear
3 credits; 1 lecture and 4 lab hours
The types of bags and carrying gear necessary for specific sports activities and technological gear
are studied. Students learn how to develop the appropriate patterns and product while focusing on
materials, proper fit, and protection of equipment.
Prerequisite(s): LD 144 or LD 341.

LD 471 — The Accessories Industry
2 credits; 2 lecture hours
This course provides a general overview of the industry: the history of accessories; import, export,
and domestic manufacturing; developing a collection for a specific target market; and writing a
business plan.

LD 491 — Accessories Design Senior Project
3 credits; 6 lab hours
This capstone course provides students with the opportunity to select a design project in a specific
accessories category. Mastery of research techniques, design construction, and oral presentation is
considered.
Prerequisite(s): LD 341 and LD 471
Co-requisite(s): LD 492.

LD 492 — Portfolio Development
2.5 credits; 1 lecture and 3 lab hours
Using elements of their senior projects, students develop portfolios by working with black line
sketches and Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Spec sheets, concept pages, and mood
boards are included for professional presentation.
Prerequisite(s): LD 341 and LD 471
Co-requisite(s): LD 491.

MA: Mathematics

Arithmetic proficiency is a requirement for the AAS degree. Based on the arithmetic placement
test, a student who shows need for improvement in arithmetic may be required to enroll in either
MA 001 or MA 002 or in a math independent learning program (MD 008) before registering for
classes that have arithmetic proficiency as a prerequisite. Arithmetic proficiency may also be
demonstrated by a qualifying score on the mathematics portion of the SAT or ACT, or by transfer
credit in college algebra, quantitative methods, precalculus, or calculus, or by a passing grade in an
equivalent developmental mathematics course offered at another accredited college or university.

Algebra proficiency is a prerequisite for MA 213, MA 311, MA 321, and MA 331 courses, a
number of which are required for the BS degree in the following majors: Advertising and Marketing
Communications, Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing, Direct and Interactive Marketing, Fashion
Merchandising Management, International Trade and Marketing for the Fashion Industries,
Production Management: Fashion and Related Industries, and Technical Design. Based on the
algebra placement test, a student who shows need for improvement in algebra will be required to
enroll in MA 003 Algebra Review before registering for classes that have algebra proficiency as
a prerequisite. A student may also choose to register for MA 003 without taking the placement
test. Algebra proficiency may also be satisfied by a qualifying score on the mathematics portion
of the SAT or ACT, or by transfer credit in college algebra, quantitative methods, precalculus, or