Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya - School of Agriculture and Biotechnology

MOI UNIVERSITY
Eldoret, Kenya
Founded in 1984


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SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Department of Family and Consumer Sciences - Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Fashion Technology

Introduction

Textiles and Apparel serve the basic needs of humans by predominantly providing clothing and also play a major role in creating employment. Currently on a global scale, textiles and apparel production is the largest source of industrial employment both in developed and developing countries. Apparel manufacture is characterized by relatively simple technology and high degree of labour intensity, requiring skilled personnel in areas of design, fabric selection, marker and cutting room, sewing room, quality control, marketing and dispatch.

Objectives

To produce competent professional designers, production managers and marketing managers for the textile and apparel industry.

To train students for self-employment as design consultants, apparel designers and fashion merchandisers.

To prepare students for research and further studies in apparel design and technology.

Design of the Programme

The program is composed of course work, practices and Industrial attachment. The coursework is designed such that it contains the relevant interdisciplinary courses in basic sciences as well as the foundation and in depth courses in Apparel and Fashion Design. The Industrial attachment is ninety (90) days long.

Course Structure

Year 1
Semester I

Course Code	Course Title	Units
AFT 110	Principles of Clothing Construction I	2
CHE 110	Basic Chemistry I	3
FSN 110	Introductory Nutrition	2
FCC 110	History and Philosophy of Consumer and Family Sciences	2
FCC 111	Human sexuality	3
IRD 100	Communication Skills I	3
IRD 103	Development Concepts and Applications	3
MAT 121	Mathematics for the Biosciences	3
CRS 101	Introduction to East African Agriculture	2
Total Number of Units		23

Semester II

Course Code	Course Title	Units
AFT 111	Principles of Clothing Construction II	2
AFT 112	Fibre Yarn and Fabric Construction	2
AFT 113	Garment Analysis, Selection and Care	2
CHE 111	Basic Chemistry II	3
COM 111	Computer Applications I	3
FSN 111	Nutrition in the Lifespan	2
IRD 102	Communication Skills II	3
IRD 104	Quantitative Skills II	3
Total Number of Units		21

Year II
Semester I

Course Code	Course Title	Units
AFT 210	Introduction to Pattern Drafting	3
AFT 211	Fabric Construction Techniques	3
AFT 212	Fabric Surface Decoration Techniques	3
AFT 213	Fashion Illustration I	3
AFT 214	Fundamentals of Design	2
AFT 215	Introduction to Computer Aided Design	3
AFT 216	History of Costumes	3
IRD 200	State, Society and Development	3
Total Number of Units		20

Semester II

Course Code	Course Title	Units
AFT 217	Pattern Drafting	3
AFT 218	Costume Design I	3
AFT 219	Pattern Adaptations and Alterations	3
AFT 220	Cultural Aspects of Clothing	3
AFT 221	Apparel and Textiles in The global Economy I	3
FSN 212	Health Education and First Aid	3
FCC 213	Family Dynamics	3
STA 221	Basic Statistics for Biosciences	3
Total Number of Units		24

Year 3
Semester I

Course Code	Course Title	Units
AFT 310	Pattern Grading and CAD	3
AFT 311	Design and Home furnishings	3
AFT 312	Costume Design II	3
FCC 310	The Consumer and Technology	3
FCC 311	Research Methods	3
IRD 305	Entrepreneurship For Small Business	3
TXL 362	Textile Testing 1	3
ELECTIVE	One Elective	3
Total Number of Units		24

Semester II

Course Code	Course Title	Units
AFT 313	Human Resource Management I	3
AFT 314	Fashion Illustration II	3
AFT 315	Fashion and the Body	2
AFT 316	Apparel Construction, Fitting and Renovation	3
AFT 317	Costume Design III	3
AFT 318	Icons of Fashion	2
TXL 463	Textile Testing II	3
ELECTIVE	One elective	3
Total Number of Units		2

Semester III

Course Code	Course Title	Units
AFT 399	Fashion Industry and Retail Work Experience	6
(Practicum 90 days)—INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT

Electives Third Year

Course Code	Course Title	Units
(E) FCC 312:	Dynamics of Intimate Human Relationships	3
(E) FRE 101	French for Beginners I	3
(E) FRE102	French for Beginners II	3
(E) PSY 310	Human Growth and Development	3
(E) TXL 333	Knitting Mechanism	3

Fourth Year
Semester I

Course Code	Course Title	Units
AFT 410	Seminars in Clothing and Textiles	2
AFT 411	Socio-Psychology of Clothing	3
AFT 412	Ergonomics and Clothing	3
AFT 413	Design Research Project	4
AFT 414	Entrepreneurship in Design	3
AFT 415	Textile and Apparel in the Global Economy II	3
FCC 410	Analysis of Practicum	1
IRD 400	Development Project appraisal	3
PAC 410	Environmental Education	3
Total Number of Units		25

Semester II

Course Code	Course Title	Units
AFT 416	Modeling and Display Design	3
AFT 417	Human Resources Management II	3
AFT 418	Care Labeling and Laundry Work	3
AFT 419	Tailoring Techniques	4
AFT 420	Applied Interior Design and Exterior Design	2
FCC 411	Consumer Behaviour	3
TXL 342	Dyeing and Printing	3
Total Number of Units		21
Total number of units required for graduation		186

Contact Addresses

Dean, School of Agriculture and Biotechnology,
P.O. Box 1125 - 30100
Eldoret, Kenya
Tel: +254-(0)53-2063160
FaX: +254-(0)53-2063160/2063257
Email: deanagriculture@mu.ac.ke

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