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APPAREL, MERCHANDISING,
DESIGN & TEXTILES
AMDT CAREERSAMDT graduates are ready to begin their careers in the fashion industry. Our goal is to provide a high quality education that prepares you for jobs in the following key areas of the fashion industry:
APPAREL DESIGN SALARIES*
Average Starting Salary .....................$45,000
Overall Median Salary ........................$68,000
Average Top End Salary ...................$111,000
MERCHANDISING SALARIES*
Average Starting Salary .....................$46,000
Overall Median Salary ........................$61,000
Average top End Salary ...................$126,000
*2016 24 Seven, http://www.24seventalent.com/
■ Apparel Design ■ Fashion Forecasting■ Apparel Product ■ Merchandise
Development Management■ Event Planning ■ Retail and Styling ■ Visual Merchandising
APPAREL DESIGN
MERCHANDISING
This option provides students with a global understanding of the textile and apparel industry. Apparel Design encompasses all aspects of apparel product development. Courses include illustration, computer-aided design, pattern making, draping, and apparel product construction.
This option offers students the opportunity to learn all aspects of the global apparel industry from fiber selection to the final product. Courses teach students the processes involved in marketing, planning, buying, and selling (e-commerce) of merchandise in either retail or manufacturing organizations.
Washington has one of the largest apparel
industries in the US and has positioned itself as a
global leader in fashion and design. The state
possesses a rich history in textiles and apparel,
with particular strength in the outdoor clothing
and sportswear market.
WSU’s Apparel, Merchandising, Design and
Textiles (AMDT) department offers the largest
and most comprehensive four-year program in the
state of Washington with two academic options—
apparel design and merchandising.
The AMDT experience is unique. Each AMDT student is provided hands-on learning in the classroom and opportunities to build connections and experience beyond it. Networking with alumni, industry partners, and fellow students is a great way to bolster learning and participate in industry-based activities. The AMDT student organization sponsors special events such as the Mom’s Weekend Fashion Show, design and merchandising competitions and exhibitions, and supports trips, workshops, and guest speakers.
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