Apparel Design & Manufacturing
Texas Tech’s accredited Apparel Design & Manufacturing bachelor’s degree prepares students for careers in the fashion industry through hands-on learning and industry experience. Students design and produce real garments while gaining skills in fashion design, clothing construction, pattern making, and product development. The program combines fashion illustration, business training, and advanced technology such as 3D body scanning and industry software. With strong industry connections and career-focused training, Texas Tech apparel design graduates are well prepared for fashion and apparel production careers.
Design Your Future
Explore the Apparel Design & Manufacturing program at Texas Tech, where creative talent meets technical expertise and industry-ready training.
Degree & Course Details
Advanced Design Technology
Students use 3D body scanning, Gerber pattern-making software, Illustrator, Photoshop, and cutting-edge virtual technologies to design and produce real garments.
Internship and Industry Readiness
A 120-hour internship places students with major companies in Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and London, often leading directly to a full-time job offer.
Signature Events & Experiences
Portfolio reviews, international field trips, and fashion shows allow students to showcase their designs, receive professional feedback, and present their work to industry professionals.
Key Courses
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ADM 1303 - Clothing Construction
Introduction to clothing manufacturing standards, industrial/domestic sewing equipment, flat patterns, and fundamental apparel assembly techniques used in professional garment production. Open to non-majors.
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- Credit Hours: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Corequisite: ADM 1301 or instructor consent.
ADM 2302 - Fashion Illustration
Introduction to fashion illustration techniques, including diverse figures. Emphasis on color theory, garment detail rendering, and fabric depiction using various traditional art media.
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- Credit Hours: 3
ADM 3305 - Computer Applications in Apparel Design
Computer-aided design methods for product development, including design, illustration, specification, and patternmaking. Application of CAD in portfolio development.
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- Credit Hours: 3
- Prerequisite(s): C or better in ADM 2302 and ADM 3314.
ADM 4350 - Apparel Portfolio Development
Research and design of a capstone apparel collection with development of professional portfolios emphasizing digital layout, presentation, and industry standards; juried by industry professionals.
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- Credit Hours: 3
- Prerequisite(s): C or better in ADM 2302 and ADM 3314.
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Alumni Impact
Our Apparel Design & Manufacturing graduates are making an impact across the fashion industry. Explore where our alumni are working and what they're designing.
Career Paths & Salary Ranges
From high fashion to the cutting edge of textile innovation, our graduates are redefining the apparel industry.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Incoming students are considered for merit scholarships when they apply for admission. Admitted students can find additional internal and external scholarship opportunities through Scholarship Universe.
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Guaranteed scholarships for high-achieving students who declare a major in the College of Health & Human Sciences across all four years.
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Kasey Outland
Academic Advisor
Apparel Design & Manufacturing
Mahendran Balasubramanian, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Apparel Design & Manufacturing
Student Organizations & Experiences
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Health & Human Sciences Ambassadors
Health & Human Sciences Ambassadors is a student recruitment organization that helps prospective students and families learn more about the college. Ambassadors serve as student representatives at Texas Tech functions on and off campus.
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Hi-Tech Fashion Group
The Hi-Tech Fashion Group is a student organization for anyone interested in the fashion industry. It hosts presentations from professionals, fashion shows, and seminars in apparel design, merchandising, journalism, and marketing. The group also participates in community service by volunteering with local vendors.
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Phi Upsilon Omicron
Phi Upsilon Omicron is an honor society for exceptional scholars in the College of Health & Human Sciences. Focused on academic excellence and leadership through service, it invites students with 40+ credit hours and a 3.25 GPA to join each Fall and Spring semester.
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Texas Tech National Retail Federation Student Association (NRFSA)
The association aims to prepare individuals for meaningful contributions to the retail industry and society through education, research, and service. Texas Tech NRFSA provides students with networking opportunities, professional growth, and preparation for fast-paced management careers in retail.
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Senior Techstyle Fashion Show
Over the years, the program has produced many talented seniors who have produced carefully curated collections of garments showcased during the Techstyle Annual Fashion Show. Their work represents a culmination of dedication and skill honed throughout their academic journey at Texas Tech.
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Design Competitions
Apparel Design & Manufacturing students are encouraged to participate in various design competitions throughout the academic year. Particularly, every spring, junior or senior level students enrolled in ADM 4310 (Apparel Product Development) participate in Dallas Career Day Fashion Design Competition with faculty supervision.
Design Competitions
Related Programs
Apparel Design & Manufacturing Minor
Students from other departments may minor in apparel design and manufacturing by completing 18 hours of selected coursework.
Learn about Apparel Design & Manufacturing MinorFashion Merchandising
Combines business and marketing skills with courses in visual merchandising, retail trends, fashion design, and global sourcing to prepare graduates for fashion retail careers.
Learn about Fashion MerchandisingFashion Merchandising
The B.A.A.S. in fashion merchandising serves as a completer program for individuals who earned an A.A.S. degree in fashion merchandising or fashion design from an accredited community college.
Learn about Fashion Merchandising, B.A.A.S.Retail Management
The retail management program equips students with practical skills in e-commerce, marketing, and leadership to thrive in the retail industry or retail ownership.
Learn about Retail ManagementHuman Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences lets you customize your degree by exploring three areas within the College of Health & Human Sciences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the degree nationally accredited?
Yes. The bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design & Manufacturing is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
What career opportunities are available for graduates?
Graduates qualify for roles such as Fashion Designer, Technical Designer, Product Developer, Trend Forecaster, and Apparel Production Manager, among others.
Does the program include internship opportunities?
Yes. The program includes a 120-hour internship. Students are often placed with major companies in Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and London.
Does Texas Tech host a fashion show?
Yes. The Techstyle Fashion Show is an annual event where senior level students exhibit their collections and receive critique from industry professionals.
What technology will I use in the program?
Students work with 3D body scanning systems, Gerber pattern-making software, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and 3D virtual design technologies.
Please review the required equipment list for incoming students.
Are there study abroad opportunities for ADM students?
Yes. Students take field trips and study abroad to fashion capitals including New York, Los Angeles, London, and Paris for trade shows and competitions.
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