FSAD 6640

Digital Anthropometry and Design in Fashion

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts and practices of digitally-measuring human body, sizing and fit, and digital product development. Discussions will be on technology solutions to improve fit and design process, and digitally-enabled manufacturing concepts. Readings and discussion topics will cover a variety of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research examples; and include theories and models from other disciplines such as computer sciences and consumer behavior.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: seniors and graduate students.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2023FA, 2021FA, 2019FA, 2015FA

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to read and analyze research and other publications critically.
• Improve skills in critiquing various research approaches, theories, and trends to define gaps and needs for future research in apparel product development and retail.
• Improve skills in conducting research and manuscript writing as well as submitting work to conferences and journals.
• Learn and practice using a 3D body scanner to collect anthropometric data, and various techniques to evaluate the data.
• Demonstrate an understanding of virtual prototyping and 3D visualization technologies.

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