Product Development Essentials Courses
Cutting-edge fit, quality, and logistics training for experienced designers, technical designers, and product developers involved in sourcing. Certificate programs offered in Product Development Manager and Certified Technical Designer.
Courses can be taken as part of a certificate or on an individual basis.
SXP 100
Design and Product Development Technology Made Easy
| 0 credits |
$235.00 |
1.2 CEU |
Get up-to-date knowledge on the evolving computer solutions for designing, developing, and producing fashion products to achieve “speed to market”. Program covers design research, CAD, color management and technical design technology used in both fashion and textile product development and manufacturing, both popular and innovative. Make yourself more valuable in the marketplace as you increase your ability to strategically analyze software integration efficiency and investment.
Workshop leader: Holly Henderson, adjunct assistant professor, Textile Surface Design, apparel/textile design and manufacturing hardware and software consultant.
SPRING
4 sessions: (55A) April 13, 20, 27, May 4
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 12165 |
55A |
T |
6:30 pm-9:30 pm |
TBA |
SXP 105
Quality Fashion: How to Make It, How to Deliver It
| 0 credits |
$240.00 |
1.2 CEU |
Overcome retailer RTVs and customer dissatisfaction by instituting a profit building quality assurance program. Don’t just concentrate on inspecting goods only after they’re finished; learn how to construct quality programs by building on a foundation of proper specifications correctly communicated when and where they are needed. Techniques stressed are applicable to manufacturing anywhere. Auditing methods, total quality management, AQL, and ISO9000 certification are covered, and discussion includes independent auditing for continuous improvement.
Instructor: Bernard N. Kahn, adjunct assistant professor, Production Management: Fashion and Related Industries; manufacturing consultant.
SPRING
4 sessions: (55A) February 11, 18, 25, March 4
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13119 |
55A |
R |
6:30 pm-9:30 pm |
TBA |
SXP 110
How to Master Global Security and Social Compliance
| 0 credits |
$240.00 |
1.2 CEU |
Learn how to navigate national and international security requirements that challenge the manufacturing of private label and brand goods. Successful strategies to gain approval from even the most stringent social compliance programs are emphasized. Special attention is paid to dealing with the compliance requirements of multiple retailers. Current Homeland Security regulations, C-TPAT, WRAP, and other initiatives are included. Highly recommended for supply chain managers and sourcing professionals.
Workshop leader: Bernard N. Kahn, adjunct assistant professor, Production Management: Fashion and Related Industries; manufacturing consultant.
WINTERIM
4 sessions: (55A) January 5, 12, 19, 26
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 3155 |
55A |
T |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SXP 120
How to Build a Better Garment: Stitches, Seams, and Finishing
| 0 credits |
$240.00 |
1.2 CEU |
Whether you are a sourcing or production manager, technical designer, or product development professional, you must be a master of garment construction in order to produce superior products. Learn about best practices in garment construction and detail writing. Learn about universal stitch and seam terminology so that your specs can be understood in any language. Topics covered include the secrets of proper finishing, to ensure that your products grab the customers’ attention at retail.
Instructor: Bernard N. Kahn, adjunct assistant professor, Production Management: Fashion and Related Industries; manufacturing consultant.
WINTERIM
4 sessions: (55A) January 14, 21, 28, February 4
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 3066 |
55A |
R |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SPRING
4 sessions: (55A) April 8, 15, 22, 29
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 12009 |
55A |
R |
6:30 pm-9:30 pm |
TBA |
SXP 300
The Ultimate Guide to Fit Approval Process Success
| 0 credits |
$295.00 |
1.2 CEU |
Learn the fit approval process from start to finish. Program stresses the correct approach to reviewing an apparel sample, including measuring an approval sample and checking and establishing proper fit construction and workmanship. How to analyze comfort, range of motion, and other fit elements is included. In-depth discussion revolves around overcoming common fit problems, formulating corrections, and factory notes. Course exercises are designed to reinforce methods that solve real-life fit challenges.
Instructors: Irene Mak, director of technical services, Victoria Secret’s PINK; former VP of technical design, American Eagle Outfitters.
WINTERIM
4 sessions: (55A) January 4, 11, 25, February 1
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 2992 |
55A |
M |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SPRING
4 sessions: (55A) April 26, May 3, 10, 17
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 11571 |
55A |
M |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SXP 310
The Technical Designer’s Guide to Successful Product Analysis
| 0 credits |
$295.00 |
1.2 CEU |
Learn how successful technical designers make optimum use of patternmaking and grading knowledge to analyze garments. Program teaches you to critique garments flat, hanging, and on both mannequins and live models to achieve customer satisfaction. How to correct fit problems and visual appearance by adjusting seam location, direction, and construction is demonstrated, and the proper language to communicate changes to achieve a superior garment is stressed. Special exercises reinforce writing concise sample product analysis.
Instructors: Irene Mak, director of technical services, Victoria Secret’s PINK; former VP of technical design, American Eagle Outfitters.
SPRING
4 sessions: (55A) March 1, 8, 15, 22
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 11572 |
55A |
M |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SXP 320
How to Reduce the Lead Time in Garment Preproduction
Are you caught up in the revolving door of resampling and late deliveries at the expense of delivering hot new looks on time? Learn how to reduce multiple sample requests and develop accurate diagrams that clarify and illustrate problems of fit and finish. Learn effective sketching and illustrating techniques that communicate your corrections in any language. Program includes sharing methodologies to reduce development time. Enable yourself to minimize costly resampling, saving time and money.
Instructor: Irene Mak, director of technical services at Victoria Secret’s PINK and former vice president of technical design at American Eagle Outfitters.
SPRING
3 sessions: (55A) May 5, 12, 19
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 12168 |
55A |
W |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SXP 350
Patternmaking Made Perfect
| 0 credits |
$295.00 |
1.5 CEU |
Good patterns -fundamental to producing quality garments- are made, not born. Whether you analyze garment fit, manage production, oversee quality, or work in technical design, you need to be able to understand and evaluate patterns. This intermediate course explores the proper ways to create superior shape and form through flat patterns, as well as how to use draping to confirm and analyze pattern fit. Learn how to ensure that every garment pattern piece will fit together in one unit, and how to identify modifications to improve consumer satisfaction. Bring your own patterns for a special analysis session.
Instructor: Martin Bornstein, president, Consult TM The Apparel Research Group Inc.
SPRING
4 sessions: (55A) April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 12236 |
55A |
R |
6:30 pm-9:30 pm |
TBA |
SXP 352
Grading Know-How for Customer Fit and Satisfaction
| 0 credits |
$240.00 |
1.2 CEU |
Learn to create better fit and product sell through. This in-depth course focuses on the particular challenges of grading for junior, misses, or petite fashions. Learn to adjust patterns for increases in armhole, sleeve, length, seat, torso, and waist to create the ideal fit for any size. How variances in grade affect comfort and appearance, and how grade varies through junior, misses, and petite wear size ranges is stressed.
Instructor: Les Francis, product development and patternmaking specialist.
SPRING
4 sessions: (55A) March 8, 15, 22, April 5
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 12167 |
55A |
M |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SXP 356
Successful Spec Packages for Women’s Fashions
Learn how to measure and write specifications that communicate the fit and construction parameters for all women’s garments and prepare proper spec packs that cut down on costly mistakes, particularly in global sourcing. Program concentrates on identifying stitches and seams and how garment components are assembled. Improve your skill sets for quantitatively defining and controlling the final product outcomes. Highly recommended as a follow-up to SXF 250.
Instructor: Jodi Sherman, director of quality assurance and technical design, B Moss Clothing.
SPRING
3 sessions: (55A) April 15, 22, 29
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13640 |
55A |
R |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SXP 510 NEW
Up-to-the-Minute Systems for Managing Production and Sourcing
Find out about the latest methods being employed successfully by sourcing professionals and production managers for improved performance and product delivery. Program highlights implementation of several new digital technologies that have revolutionized production efficiencies, particularly when coordinating overseas manufacturing. Learn management techniques for handling multiple sources and customers with the control of industry leaders who have pioneered faster deliveries and shorter calendars.
Instructor: Rick Dlinn, vice president of sourcing, BiFlex Intimates Group, production management executive.
SPRING
3 sessions: (55A) March 8, 15, 22
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13834 |
55A |
M |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SXP 600
Fundamentals to Technical Design for Apparel Development
| 0 credits |
$235.00 |
1.2 CEU |
If you’re a professional in apparel development for manufacturing or retailing, your success depends on sell-through garments that fit and satisfy the customer. Perfecting your hands-on technical skills is easy if you learn what to look for when measuring, constructing fitting and determining quality standards and expectations for garments. Through this easy to follow program, you can gain practical experience in the use of succinct industry terms, technical sketches/photos, and the recording of accurate specifications that clearly communicate your garment details. Learn how to make tech packs and ask for prototypes with heightened accuracy so you can reduce costs and lead time. Recommended for patternmakers, designers, and product developers who are new to the field or looking to develop more effective work methods.
Instructor: Eileen Karp, assistant professor, Fashion Design-Apparel; garment manufacturing technical design director.
SPRING
Online Course: (OL1) April 12 - May 7
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 12734 |
OL1 |
ONLINE COURSE |
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