Design, Merchandising and Textiles Interior Design
Fashion Merchandising
Courses of Instruction

(DEMT)

Available as a B.S. degree with two major options:
Interior Design
Fashion Merchandising

Accreditations. The Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation

Affiliations. Students who demonstrate high scholarship are eligible for membership in the Beta Zeta chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron, a national honor society. The department sponsors the Texas Christian University Interior Design Association, a pre-professional organization. Opportunities are available for students to affiliate with student sections of professional organizations including: The American Society of Interior Designers, International Interior Design Association, Illuminating Engineering Society and Fashion Group International.

Pass/No Credit Policy Students majoring in AddRan College may take up to 9 semester hours of courses on a P/NC basis. No courses applied to a Department's Major or Associated Requirements may be taken on the P/NC basis. Courses applied to the minor may be taken on the P/NC basis. Students minoring in Lighting or Merchandising and Textiles are subject to the pass/no credit policy of their major department.

Minimum Grade Required: To matriculate to upper level courses and to graduate with a Fashion Merchandising major, students must obtain a "C" or better in the following courses: DEMT 10243, 20253, 20263 or 20273, 20283. To matriculate to upper level courses and to graduate with an Interior Design major, students must have a "C" or better in the following courses: DEMT 10413, 10423, 10453, 20403, 20413.

Summer Study Programs. Summer study programs in New York City and Paris are available to merchandising majors. The New York Study Program provides a study of the textile, apparel and merchandising industries and the significance of New York City as an international business center. The Paris program offers the study of fashion and design in various museums, and European fashion centers. Each program offers 3 to 6 credit hours of undergraduate credit that applies to the major.

Summer study programs in Italy and Scotland are available for Interior Design majors. The Italian study abroad program exposes students to a broad range of design activity, history and current influences in design education and the profession. The course is available for 3 to 6 hours of undergraduate credit towards the major. The TCU in Scotland program, an interdisciplinary program, focuses on the Scottish Enlightenment. The course is available for 3 to 6 hours of undergraduate credit.

Honors Program. Departmental Honors are available. See DEMT 30003, 40003.

Career Development. A formal portfolio review process is required for all interior design majors and is implemented during the sophomore year. Acceptance of the portfolio by the Interior Design faculty is required for continuation in the program.

Interior Design

This program prepares the student for a career as a professional interior designer. It educates the student in creativity, design process, technical skills and theory in order to successfully enter the profession. The FIDER accredited program prepares students for the opportunity to complete the necessary steps to obtain state licensing and NCIDQ certification. Major Requirements: DEMT 10423, 10413, 10453, 20403, 20413, 20433, 20443, 30073, 30091, 30413, 30423, 30453, 30473, 30483, 30493, 40433, 40453, 40464, 40474, 40493. Related Requirement: ART 10043. Electives to total 124 semester hours.

Requirements for a Minor in Lighting for Visual Presentation. DEMT 10453, 20283, 40053, THEA 30503 and 40543, and one of the four following courses: DEMT 10413 Design Fundamentals I, PSYC 30423 Experimental Psychology: Perception, THEA 40553 Dance Lighting, ART 20743 Photography.

Requirements for Interior Design Majors minoring in Lighting
: DEMT 20283, 40053, 40970, THEA 30503, 40543, and PSYC 30423 or THEA 40553 or Art 20743.

Requirements for Fashion Merchandising Majors minoring in Lighting
: DEMT 10453, 40053, 40970, THEA 30503, 40543 and PSYC 30423 or THEA 40553 or ART 20743.

Transfer Policy. Transfer students must present a current transcript and a portfolio, photographs, or slides of their work for evaluation by the department at least one week prior to registration or at a time of advisement in order to determine the appropriate levels of competency.

Senior Show Policy. All interior design majors are required to participate in a group exhibition of student work during their senior year. One exhibition will be held during each spring semester. Students expecting to graduate in May will participate during their final semester. Students whose graduation is expected to be delayed until the following December will participate during the preceding May exhibition.

Retention of Student Work Policy. The Department of Design, Merchandising & Textiles reserves the right to photograph, display, and exhibit student work in order that a continuing "body" of work will be available. This policy applies during the completion of the student's undergraduate degree program and for a period of two years following graduation.

Fashion Merchandising

This program involves all activities related to the development, buying, and selling of merchandise. This major is for the student planning a career in retail buying, product development, management, wholesale or retail sales, public relations, event planning or visual merchandising. A supervised internship is required during the senior year. Major requirements: DEMT 10243, 20253, 20263 or 20273, 20283, 30073, 30091, 30263, 30283, 40013, 40203, 40213, 40223, 40243, 40263, 40286. Minor requirement: General Business, Journalism, Speech, Art, Radio-Television-Firm, Foreign Language, or other approved minor. Other: University Curriculum Requirements and electives to total 124 semester hours.

Requirements for a Minor in Merchandising and Textiles. A minor consists of 18 hours in including 10243, 20253, 20283 or 40263, and 40213, and 6 other hours approved by the chair of the department.

Course Categories

Courses of Instruction
DEMT 10433 Freshman Seminar in Design, Merchandising and Textiles.
DEMT 30003 Honors Tutorial in Design, Merchandising and Textiles.
DEMT 30073 CAD for Apparel and Interiors.
DEMT 30091 Career Development.
DEMT 40003 Senior Honors Project.
DEMT 40013 Entrepreneurship in Design, Merchandising and Textiles.
DEMT 40053 Lighting for Visual Presentation.
DEMT 40093 New York Study Program.
DEMT 40970 Special Problems.
Interior Courses
DEMT 10413 Design Fundamentals I.
DEMT 10423 Introduction to Interior Design.
DEMT 10453 Lighting Fundamentals.
DEMT 20403 Design Fundamentals II.
DEMT 20413 Interior Design Concepts.
DEMT 20433 Interior Design Illustration.
DEMT 20443 Interior Design I.
DEMT 30413 Interior Design II.
DEMT 30423 Architectural Components.
DEMT 30433 Rendering Techniques.
DEMT 30453 Interior Components.
DEMT 30473 History of Interiors I.
DEMT 30483 History of Interiors II.
DEMT 30493 Interior Design III.
DEMT 40433 Special Purpose Design.
DEMT 40453 Professional Practices.
DEMT 40464 Interior Design IV.
DEMT 40474 Interior Design V.
DEMT 40493 Interior Design Internship.
Merchandising and Textile Courses
DEMT 10243 Merchandising Principles.
DEMT 20253 Textile Fundamentals.
DEMT 20263 Fashion Illustration.
DEMT 20273 Clothing Construction.
DEMT 20283 Promotion Principles.
DEMT 30263 Product Development.
DEMT 30283 Principles of Textile Testing and Analysis.
DEMT 40203 Clothing in Society
DEMT 40213 History of Costume.
DEMT 40223 History of Contemporary Dress.
DEMT 40243 International Trade of Textiles and Apparel.
DEMT 40263 Merchandising: Buying.
DEMT 40286 Fashion Internship.



Courses of Instruction

DEMT 10243 Merchandising Principles. Prerequisite: Merchandising major or minor. A survey of the fashion industry and the dynamics of fashion theory and principles.

DEMT 10413 Design Fundamentals I. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: Declared major in Interior Design; pre-major or permission. A design introduction to the traditions and resources of space, form, light and color perception. The elements and principles of design will be used to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional representations with freehand sketching, lettering and mechanical drawing.

DEMT 10423 Introduction to Interior Design. An introduction to interior design including the study of cultural, technological and economic influences upon the profession. Topics of study include fundamental design vocabulary and concepts, the historical evolution of interior design and the role of interior design upon the built environment.

DEMT 10433 Freshman Seminar in Design, Merchandising and Textiles. Topics may vary each time it is offered.

DEMT 10453 Lighting Fundamentals. Two one-hour lectures, one two-hour lab per week. A series of lectures and laboratory experiments through which students will develop both technical and aesthetic understanding of lighting and space. Special emphasis on the mechanics of light, types of lighting and the electrical systems that support lighting.

DEMT 20253 Textile Fundamentals. Prerequisites: Merchandising major or minor; a grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 10243, and sophomore standing in the major or minor. Analysis of fibers, yarns, fabrication structures and processing including fabric dyeing, printing and finishing; physical, optical and chemical testing; textile labeling and legislation; and care of textile products.

DEMT 20263 Fashion Illustration. Prerequisites: Merchandising major or minor; a grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 10423, and sophomore standing in major or minor. Use of illustration for merchandise development and promotion.

DEMT 20273 Clothing Construction. Prerequisites: Merchandising major or minor; a grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 10243, and sophomore standing in the major or minor. Two 1-hour lectures, two 2-hour laboratories per week. Pattern alteration and fitting techniques; basic clothing construction techniques are applied to woven fabrics.

DEMT 20283 Promotion Principles. Prerequisites: Merchandising major or minor only; a grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 10243, and sophomore standing in the major or minor. An analysis of non-personal selling including direct marketing, advertising, visual merchandising, publicity, special events and fashion shows.

DEMT 20403 Design Fundamentals II. Six lecture/studio hours per week. Prerequisite: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 10413, 10423, and concurrent enrollment in DEMT 20413. A continuation of Design Fundamentals I to include color theory and the practice of rendering spaces in color and light. Techniques include pencils and markers.

DEMT 20413 Interior Design Concepts. Prerequisites: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 10413 and 10423. A studio course exploring the theories and applications of the design of interiors of 2000 square feet or less. Focus is on developing the problem-solving process which encourages creativity, depth of exploration and solutions with substance and aesthetic beauty. Graphic, written and verbal communication formats are used to express all stages of the design thinking process sequence from concept to final conclusions.

DEMT 20433 Interior Design Illustration. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisites: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 20403, 20413 and concurrent enrollment in DEMT 20443. Shade and shadows. Interior illustration techniques using plans, elevations and perspectives illustrated in marker, line, tone and color.

DEMT 20443 Interior Design I. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisites: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 20403, 20413, and concurrent enrollment in DEMT 20433 and 30453. Development of a functional approach to interior design stressing physiological and psychological design considerations through small scale commercial projects. Introductory specifications and lighting. Grid one- and two-point design perspectives.

DEMT 30003 Honors Tutorial in Design, Merchandising and Textiles. Prerequisite: Departmental major and enrollment in the Honors Program. An examination of a significant issue affecting design, merchandising and/or textiles. The specific topic and presentation format oral, written, graphic, model, garment prototype, computer simulation are determined by the student and faculty directing the study. DEMT 30003 is the first of two courses required for departmental honors. Arrangements for this directed study must be made the semester prior to enrollment in the course.

DEMT 30073 CAD for Apparel and Interiors. Prerequisites: Major or minor. A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 20253 or 30413, or permission of the instructor. Two 1-hour lectures, one 2-hour lab per week. Overview and application of AutoCAD and specialized computer software as they relate to design in the apparel and interior industries.

DEMT 30091 Career Development. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor. A study in careers, requisite to completion of a directed internship. Particular emphasis on self assessment paralleled to career research, employment resources, and skills in career development, i.e., resume writing, interviews, leadership concepts and effective communication and advancement skills.

DEMT 30263 Product Development. Prerequisite: Merchandising major or minor; a grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 20253, 20283, and 20263 or 20273, or permission of the instructor. The creative process of product development including market research, aesthetic properties and design components, manufacturing processes, quality and cost analysis.

DEMT 30283 Principles of Textile Testing and Analysis. Prerequisites: Merchandising major or minor; DEMT 30263, and junior or senior standing in the major. Two 1-hour lectures, two-2 hour laboratories per week. Emphasis is on testing and analyzing the performance of textile products using industry methods and specifications.

DEMT 30413 Interior Design II. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisites: A grade if 'C' or better in DEMT 20433, 20443, and 30453. Residential interior space/form problem comprehension and solution with concern for aesthetics, utility and life-styles. Rooms are studied independently as well as relative to each other. Specification, lighting and budget. Mixed illustration techniques.

DEMT 30423 Architectural Components. Six lecture/studio hours per week. Prerequisite: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 20443. A study of architectural factors affecting interiors: structural systems, methods of construction, HVAC and electrical systems, cabinet detailing and related building codes.

DEMT 30433 Rendering Techniques. Six studio hours per week. Prerequisite: A grade if 'C' or better in DEMT 20433. Advanced rendering techniques in timed sketches in graphite pencil and marker as well as refined renderings in colored markers and prismacolor pencil. Includes the illustration of human figures in interior spaces.

DEMT 30453 Interior Components. Two lecture hours and two lab hours per week. Prerequisite: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 20413. Selection and specification of interior materials and finishes for various design situations. Includes textile characteristics of interior materials, decision making criteria and estimating processes and preparation of finish schedules and specification documents.

DEMT 30473 History of Interiors I. Prerequisites: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 10423 or permission. History of the style of architecture, interiors, furnishings and decorative arts from the Stone Age to 1900 A.D. The designs of architects, furniture designers and interior designers are examined within the context of social history and culture.

DEMT 30483 History of Interiors II. Prerequisite: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 30473 or permission. History of the styles of architecture, interiors, furnishings, and decorative arts after 1900 A.D. Includes the influence of technology, industrialization, and various modern movements. The designs of architects and interior designers are examined within the context of social history and cultural influences.

DEMT 30493 Interior Design III. Six seminar/studio hours per week. Prerequisites: A grade of 'C' or higher in DEMT 20453, 30413, and DEMT 30473. Development of an aesthetically and functionally based process for the design of commercial interiors. Emphasis on space planning, furniture selection and layout and programming. Includes interior design theory, research and communication of design solutions, design for the physically limited including the American Disabilities Act and flammability issues.

DEMT 40003 Senior Honors Project. Prerequisite: Departmental major, enrollment in the Honors Program and completion of DEMT 30003. The execution of a project or paper reflecting creative investigation or research. Supervision by a three-member faculty committee is required. DEMT 40003 must be completed prior to the student's final semester of undergraduate work. May be based on subject matter explored in DEMT 30003.

DEMT 40013 Entrepreneurship in Design, Merchandising and Textiles. Prerequisites: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 10243 and junior or senior standing in the major. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the opportunities, risks and management problems involved in establishing and operating new enterprises specifically related to Design, Merchandising & Textiles.

DEMT 40053 Lighting for Visual Presentation. Prerequisites: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 10453, 30253, and THEA 30503 or permission of instructor. The interrelationship between lighting and merchandising with specific concentration on lighting merchandise as three dimensional form, the use of color in merchandising, and the practical applications of lighting as a merchandising tool. Exploration of the impact that interior design, fashion merchandising, and theater have on the way merchandise is illuminated and displayed.

DEMT 40093 New York Study Program. One week study tour of New York City's textile, apparel and merchandising industries accompanied by two weeks of on-campus study.

DEMT 40203 Clothing in Society. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA, Merchandising major, ENGL 20803, junior or senior standing in the major. A global exploration of the sociological, economical, psychological and cultural aspects of apparel and dress.

DEMT 40213 History of Costume. Prerequisite: Merchandising major or minor only, junior or senior standing in the major. The study of the interrelationship between costume and the social, cultural, political and economic environment through the 18th century.

DEMT 40223 History of Contemporary Dress. Prerequisite: Merchandising major, ENGL 20803, junior or senior standing in the major. The study of the interrelationship of costume with the social, cultural, political and economic environment from the 19th century to the present.

DEMT 40243 International Trade of Textiles and Apparel. Prerequisites: ECON 10223 or 10233, Merchandising major or minor, senior standing in major or minor. A study of the economic principles involved in the production, marketing and distribution of textiles and apparel in relation to the global market.

DEMT 40263 Merchandising: Buying. Prerequisite: Merchandising major or minor, junior or senior standing in the major or minor, UCR math, ECON 10223 or 10233. An analysis of fashion buying. Emphasis on applied mathematical operations to planning and control procedures in various types of retail organizations, buying techniques and merchandise selection.

DEMT 40286 Fashion Internship. Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA, Merchandising major, a grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 30091, senior standing in the major; minors must obtain permission from instructor. Supervised full-time work experience in a fashion related establishment. Weekly logs and assigned papers will be required.

DEMT 40433 Special Purpose Design. Six lecture/studio hours per week. Prerequisites: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 40453 and 40464. The design of interiors to serve special purposes or populations. Included will be one project entered in a national student competition.

DEMT 40453 Professional Practices. Six lecture/field trip hours per week. Prerequisite: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 40493. Business practices, management and professional procedures for the interior designer. An examination of the design profession within an economic framework.

DEMT 40464 Interior Design IV. Six studio hours and two seminar hours per week. Prerequisites: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 30423, 30493, 30453, and 30483. Advanced problems in contemporary environments as relevant expressions of technological and cultural change. Includes advanced application of various research methodologies to document design solutions.

DEMT 40474 Interior Design V. Six studio hours and two seminars per week. Prerequisite: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 40464. Large scale design of specialty space with emphasis on program interpretation, space planning, FF&E furniture, fixtures and equipment, themed environment and ADA Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Course work may be in conjunction with a professional architectural design firm project and firm professionals.

DEMT 40493 Interior Design Internship. Seminar and work experience hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: A grade of 'C' or better in DEMT 30091 and 30493. Supervised apprenticeship with a professional interior designer or architectural firm. On-the-job experience in an interior design or architectural firm. Students must attend preparatory seminars prior to beginning the internship experience.

DEMT 40970 Special Problems. Hours to be arranged. Special problems requiring independent research and study within a related area, or field experience in design, merchandising and/or textiles. (1-6 semester hours).

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