University of Northern Iowa
Textile & Apparel Program
Learning Outcome Matrix
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Student Learning Outcomes
Synthesize knowledge into usable form and
apply that knowledge to implement solutions to
textile and apparel related problems.
Relate concepts and theories of fashion change
to marketplace interaction.
Analyze the meaning of dress from a cultural,
psychological and sociological point of view.
Understand the design process as a problem
solving process.
Metric
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31T:124 Quality Assurance Project – Portfolio
31T:123 Textile Structures Project – Portfolio
31T:115g Merchandising Project – Portfolio
31T:119 Fashion Trend Project – Portfolio
31T:119 Fashion Trend Project – Portfolio
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31T:114g Dress & Human Behavior Final Project
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31T:012 Creative Design Foundation project –
Portfolio
31T:011 Computer Design Foundation project –
Portfolio
31T:123 Textile Structures Project – Portfolio
31T:122 Apparel Design Project - Portfolio
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Understand the human body as a three
dimensional design problem.
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31T:122 Flat pattern and draping projects – Portfolio
31T:012 Non-traditional materials project -- Portfolio
Design Show Jury Evaluation
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Interpret needs and wants of target consumers
in order to successfully plan, develop, produce
and present financially productive product
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Apply systems of design and product
development required to produce products at
different price and quality levels.
Understand textile surface design, basic drops
and repeats.
Demonstrate an understanding of color theory.
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31T:115g Product Development and Merchandising
Project – Portfolio
Design Show Jury Evaluation
31T:119 Fashion Trend Analysis Final Project
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31T:014 Knock-off Project -- Portfolio
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31T:100 Computer Applications Project -- Portfolio
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31T:012 Design Foundation Mosaic – Portfolio
31T:124 Quality Assurance Project – Portfolio
10. Develop a fundamental understanding of the
manufacture, physical and structural properties
of the essential materials used to create textile
and apparel products.
11. Evaluate product quality and serviceability
from the standpoints of materials performance,
product standards and specifications, customer
needs and preferences, cost and price.
12. Understand the dynamic nature of the global
textile and apparel complex and the activities
and relationships among its producers and
distributors.
13. Demonstrate application of career planning
concepts and job acquisition skills to the
diverse opportunities form professionals in the
global textile and apparel complex.
14. Demonstrate personal attitudes, abilities, and
skills necessary to function as team members
and leaders within the professional
environment.
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31T:124 Quality Assurance Project – Portfolio
31T:123 Textile Structures Project – Portfolio
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31T:124 Quality Assurance Project – Portfolio
31T:014 Apparel Evaluation Project -- Portfolio
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31T:115g Product Development and Merchandising
Project -- Portfolio
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31T:185 Resume -- Portfolio
31T:185 Personal Career Statement – Portfolio
31T:195 Quality of Internship acquisition
31T:185 Quality of required shadow experience
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31T:195 Internship evaluation
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