Missouri State University

Department Of Merchandising & Fashion Design

College of Business Administration

Fall 2015

FMD 304-1: Application of Product Development

Instructor: Angie Sachse

Email: AngelaSachse@missouristate.edu

Office Hours: Before/After Class and by Appointment

Class Time: M/W 8:35-9:50 a.m.
Required Material
Garner, M., & Keiser, S. (2012). Beyond design: The synergy of apparel product development. (3rd ed.). New
York, NY: Fairchild Books.

Course Description
Prerequisite: FMD 103 and FMD 202 and FMD 301 and FMD 303 with grades of C or better. The development
of multiple collections for a new company to retail buyer or consumer. Research includes target market,
seasonal changes, color, fabric selection, costing, specification sheets, labeling, packaging, and line/trend
boards. May be taken concurrently with FMD 201. 3(3-0) F

Course Overview
This course is designed to provide students with more insight into the layers of product development and
design. In this class, the student will demonstrate an understanding of trend inspiration and forecasting,
research, product line development and distribution channels. Knowledge will be displayed through class
discussions, research, field study, written assignments and projects.

Students will work in teams to create their own fictional apparel company throughout the semester. They will
develop and brand their company, as well as position their marketing materials based on the demographics of
their customer. In addition, they will source, cost and create a comprehensive seasonal collection.

Course Objective
After successful completion of this course a student should be able to do the following:
1. Identify the steps necessary to take a product from design to development through style selection.
2. Describe the processes, stages and timing used by apparel companies to produce a product.
3. Predict trends in product development by relating industry knowledge to socio-political, economic
and technological innovations.
4. Relate knowledge of market and production processes within companies to the creation of
consumer products on both large and small scale parameters. Including marketing materials,
hangtags, care labels, POS signage and digital media channels to promote business.
5. Appraise rapidly changing technological developments as they pertain to textiles and apparel
design via the use of current industry data sources.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of industry processes for textile products through the development of a
product line focusing on target market analysis, costing, and specs.

Public Affairs Mission

Throughout the semester, the students will demonstrate insightful understanding of the Universitys Public
Affairs Mission and its three pillars: Ethical Leadership, Cultural Competency and Community Engagement. A
specific assignment will directly relate to Community Engagement.

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Community engagement
Goal: Students will recognize the importance of contributing their knowledge and experiences to their own
community and the broader society.
Goal: Students will recognize the importance of scientific principles in the generation of sound public policy.
Community engagement lets students branch out and see how the world is working through a different lens,
giving them the opportunity to work with their communities and build up their ability to lead in their careers.

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Attendance Policy
The following absentee policy applies to FMD 304, FMD 305, FMD 306, FMD 362, FMD 460, FMD 560
classes. Because the classes listed above are upper-level or senior level classes you will be held to a higher
standard concerning your absences in these classes.

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You are encouraged to attend all scheduled class times. If you need to make a doctors appointment because
of an illness, or a yearly checkup, you will need to do so at a time you are not scheduled to be in class.
There will be no points given for attendance, but 10 points will be deducted for every class missed over two
absences. I do realize that extenuating circumstances do arise and missing class is unavoidable and these
circumstances will be evaluated on a needed basis.

Extra Credit points will be given throughout the semester which can be used towards missed points from an
absence or raise your over all grade. YOU MUST be in class the day extra credit points are given or you will
not receive the points.

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This policy is not to penalize students, but to reiterate the importance of attending class and participating in
class discussions and group projects, as well as to prepare you for the workforce you will soon be joining.
Make-Up Or Late Assignments
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

It is the responsibility of the student to check Blackboard weekly. If there is an assignment that has not
been posted or class participation points are missing, you have one week after the posting to bring the
error to my attention. After that time the grade posted will not be reevaluated. Especially class
participation, as time passes it is hard to remember if a student was in attendance or not.

If you are going to be absent, be prepared to turn in your assignments by email or Blackboard before or during
the scheduled class time. Submitting photos of your document/assignment is not acceptable unless otherwise
advised.

Student Performance Evaluation Grading

GRADE
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF

PERCENTAGE
100- 96%
95- 90%
89- 87%
86 - 83%
82- 80%
79- 77%
76 - 73%
72- 70%
69- 67%
66 - 63%
62- 60%
59% and below

DESCRIPTION
Excellent

Above Average

Average

Below Average

Failing

Course Schedule
See Course Schedule document. The schedule is subject to change at instructors discretion.
Dropping Class
It is your responsibility to understand the Universitys procedure for dropping a class. If you stop attending this
class but do not follow proper procedure for dropping the class, you will receive a failing grade and will also be
financially obligated to pay for the class. For information about dropping a class or withdrawing from the
university, contact the Office of the Registrar at 836-5520.

See Academic Calendars (www.missouristate.edu/registrar/acad_cal.html) for deadlines.

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Other Information
Tobacco, cell phones, and food are not permitted while in the classroom or laboratory.
Disabilities
To request academic accommodations for a disability, contact the Director of the Disability Resource Center,
Plaster Student Union, Suite 405, (417) 836-4192 or (417) 836-6792 (TTY), www.missouristate.edu/disability.
Students are required to provide documentation of disability to the Disability Resource Center prior to receiving
accommodations. The Disability Resource Center refers some types of accommodation requests to the
Learning Diagnostic Clinic, which also provides diagnostic testing for learning and psychological disabilities.
For information about testing, contact the Director of the Learning Diagnostic Clinic, (417) 836-4787, http://
psychology.missouristate.edu/ldc.

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It is the responsibility of the student to initiate this process and bring it to the instructors attention at
the beginning of the semester.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, and maintains a grievance
procedure available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. At all times, it is
your right to address inquiries or concerns about possible discrimination to the Office for Equity and Diversity,
Park Central Office Building, 117 Park Central Square, Suite 111, (417) 836-4252. Other types of concerns (i.e.,
concerns of an academic nature) should be discussed directly with your instructor and can also be brought to
the attention of your instructors Department Head. Please visit the OED website at www.missouristate.edu/
equity/.

Emergency Response Syllabi Statement

Students who require assistance during an emergency evacuation must discuss their needs with their
professors and the Disability Resource Center. If you have emergency medical information to share with me, or
if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with
me as soon as possible.

For additional information students should contact the Disability Resource Center, 836-4192 (PSU 405), or
Larry Combs, Interim Assistant Director of Public Safety and Transportation at 836-6576.

For further information on Missouri State Universitys Emergency Response Plan, please refer to the following
web site: http://www.missouristate.edu/safetran/erp.htm

Academic Integrity
Missouri State University is a community of scholars committed to developing educated persons who accept
the responsibility to practice personal and academic integrity. You are responsible for knowing and following
the universitys student honor code, Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures, available
at www.missouristate.edu/policy/academicintegritystudents.htm and also available at the Reserves Desk in
Meyer Library. Any student participating in any form of academic dishonesty will be subject to sanctions as
described in this policy.

Policy on Use of Cell Phones in Classes

As a member of the learning community, each student has a responsibility to other students who are members
of the community. When cell phones or pagers ring and students respond in class or leave class to respond, it
disrupts the class. Therefore, the Office of the Provost prohibits the use by students of cell phones, pagers,
PDAs, or similar communication devices during scheduled classes. All such devices must be turned off or put
in a silent (vibrate) mode and ordinarily should not be taken out during class. Given the fact that these same
communication devices are an integral part of the Universitys emergency notification system, an exception to
this policy would occur when numerous devices activate simultaneously. When this occurs, students may
consult their devices to determine if a university emergency exists. If that is not the case, the devices should
be immediately returned to silent mode and put away. Other exceptions to this policy may be granted at the
discretion of the instructor.

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