If you are majoring in another discipline, minoring in TMD is a great way to add another dimension to your degree.
And, similar to the TMD major, you can choose a specialization for your minor as well, tailored to your area of interest. Internships are available in all of the specialization areas, but please note that they are open to non-TMD majors on a space available basis.
Curriculum
A total of 18 credits is required for a minor in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design.
- At least 9 credits of these credits must be earned at URI.
- No more than 6 credits in 100-level courses may count towards a minor.
- 12 credits must be at the 200-level or above.
- Students must meet all prerequisites for TMD courses as specified in the catalog.
- TMD majors have priority for enrollment in high-demand classes.
- A 3-credit TMD internship may be applied to the minor, but please note that these internships are open to non-TMD majors on a space available basis.
Recommended courses for the minor:
Choose 6 courses from the following:
Fashion Merchandising
- TMD 103G*: Textiles, Fashion and Sustainability
- TMD 126*: Introduction to Design
- TMD 224: Consumer Psychology of Fashion Retail
- TMD 232: Introduction to Fashion Retailing
- TMD 332: Fashion Merchandise Buying
- TMD 333: Digital Retail
- TMD 424: Retail Product Trend Forecasting
- TMD 432: Fashion Retail Supply Chain Management
- TMD 433: Textile Markets
- TMD 434: Branding in Fashion Industry
- TMD 442: Fashion Promotion
- TMD 458: Fashion Retail Analytics
Apparel Design Studies
- TMD 103G*: Textiles, Fashion and Sustainability
- TMD 126*: Introduction to Design
- TMD 222: Apparel Production
- TMD 224: Consumer Psychology of Fashion Retail
- TMD 225: Apparel I
- TMD 326*: What is Good Design?
- TMD 327: Apparel Design and Illustration
- TMD 335: Apparel II
- TMD 345: CAD Apparel Design
- TMD 355: Draping for Apparel
Textile Science
- TMD 103G*: Textiles, Fashion and Sustainability
- TMD 113*: Color Science
- TMD 123: The World of Plastics
- TMD 203: Textile Science
- TMD 213: Textile Science Laboratory
- TMD 403: Textile Performance
- TMD 413: Dyeing & Finishing
Cultural Aspects of Textiles and Apparel
- TMD 103G*: Textiles, Fashion and Sustainability
- TMD 126*: Introduction to Design
- TMD 224: Consumer Psychology of Fashion Retail
- TMD 240*: Development of Contemporary Fashion
- TMD 440: Historic Textiles
- TMD 441: History of Western Dress
* Course is approved for general education credit.