exam 1 Flashcards
oversees the procurement, organization, and removal or replacement of reference books and magazines, internet resources, print and pattern images
resource room director
the process of developing garments, prints, and patterns digitally
computer-aided design
responsible for determining the trend, colors, themes, and textures for piece goods, or fabrics, that the firm will feature for a specific season
fashion director
to manufacture a product abroad that has been developed domestically is know as what?
outsourcing
a company that sells print designs to mills, wholesalers, product developers, and retailers is called
print service
a textile BLANK chooses the color combinations that will be used in creating each textile design; this person frequently travels to fashion markets and belongs to color forecasting organizations to stay on top of current and future color trends
colorist
textile designer
creates original designs for the fabrics used in every sort of industry from fashion to interiors
textile engineer
works with the designers to determine how a design can be applied to a fabric in terms of more practical variables, such as durability, washability, and colorfastness
textile technician
may oversee the textile manufacturing facilities of the company or may supervise the production as it is done by a contractor, a firm which is hired to manufacture the product line, domestically or abroad.
essential that textile designers, stylists, and colorists understand the properties of textiles, including how they are affected by dyes and surface treatments
True
adobe illustrator files can be saved and organized in Lectras Kaledo software program
True
the large textile manufacturer known for supplying leading retailers with coordinated home furnishings, or home fashions is
Springs Global
a fashion design degree is a required for a position as a textile technician
false
account executive
responsible for the sales of textiles and usually assigned to a specific territory
DuPont innovative fabrics include
special use fabrics for firefighters and other first responders
lead time
the number of days, weeks, or months needed for planning and production
consumer tracking
refers to data that related to customer spending, such as how much money customers are spending on each category of product
demographics
consumer data that can be interpreted as numbers
consumer tracking information
when a company collects data from credit card transactions and sells it to retailers that can see what type of person is buying what types of merchandise
psychographics
lifestyle choices, values, attitudes, and feelings
trend spotters
people located at universities and other locations worldwide who provide info to the WGSN on the latest trends in each locale
trend/fashion forecasters
scan the world to identify consumer, fashion, lifestyle, ect., shifts that will impact fashion
trend board
a visual product that shows how a fashion trend is incorporated into apparel, accessories, and home
cool hunting
a fashion forecasting company that provides daily online updates on happenings form the intersection of design, culture, and technology
a broad-spectrum firm a company that provides forecasting services for a wide range of target markets and product categories or industries
true
valuable resources that are easily accessible to trend forecasters
websties, blogs, online music programs
the primary tangible product of a trend forecasting firm is referred to as a trend book, or look book, which features the recommendations and predictions of the company for the upcoming seasons
true
lifestyle trends refer to
population segments values, interests, attitudes
trend union created by who, specializes in what
Lidewij Edelkoort, in forecasting trends, consulting, and developing trend books for the fashion textile industries, among others
the color association of the US is a color forecasting service
true
draping
shaping and cutting muslin or the garment fabric on a dress form, or a model, to create a pattern
pattern making
translates the design concept into a pattern for the actual garment
computer aided pattern making
manipulates graphics on a computer screen to generate a pattern
the assistant fashion designer supports designers by helping them create new materials, styles, colors, and patterns for fashion brands
true
sample size
is the size used for evaluating fit and appearance, often used for selling purposes
pattern maker
focuses on creating the first pattern and adjusting, correcting, and balancing, it so the garment will fit properly
flat pattern
uses angles, rulers, and curves to alter existing basic patterns
specification technician
attends fittings, then prepares the packet of detailed sizing measurements of each style for the manufacturer
prototype
the first sample garment or product
a basic pattern
block or sloper
technical designer
is the liaison between the designers and manufacturer, responsible for working with the designers to communicate their specific product requests to factory
a stylus is a software program integration feature used to make or alter patterns
false
another tool in computer aided pattern making is the digitizer, a program integration feature used to make or alter patterns
true
spec and tech packs
contain detailed information taken from the designers sketch, translated into measurements to ensure the desired fit and styling details
your resume should
be more an outline, specific and factual, get you through the door without telling the whole story
informational interview
great way to support your resume, learn more about the business, and refine your career path
a resume for entry level positions after college graduation should be limited to
one page
is you are lacking relevant employment expiernece on your resume includes
info about college projects that would relate to your position for which your applying, relevant extracirruclars
in the final section of the interview you should always be prepared to ask informed questions
true
an objective of researching employers is to
determine if the company is a fit for you, determined if your right for the company, to help you prepare effective questions for the end of the interview
you can submit the same resume to every positions, its not important to tailor your resume to the position
false
in conducting employer research you should prepare two lists
companies in which your interested in working, and resources for researching business
one of the best resources to point you in the right direction of many useful employer research directories or indexes is
the library
academic curators are trained in how to study and understand the collections
true
curators BLANK new items added to the collection
accession
museum curator
directs the accession, de-accession, storage, and exhibition of collections
vocational school
provides training for students who elect not to participate in a four year college degree program upon high school graduation
professional development
includes continuing education, often toward a high degree; internships in the field; conference participation; and memberships in trade and educational organizations
public affairs
collaborating with the community and government, industry, social, and academic organizations to develop exhibitions and collections that appeal to and educate the community and its visitors
archivist
handles mainly records and documents that are retained because of their importance and potential value in the future
trade schools
provide certificates, rather than degrees, upon the students completion of the program
family and consumer science education degree
high school teachers in the area of apparel and textiles often graduate from college and university programs with one
museum director
manages the general operations and staffing of the organization, and coordinates the public affairs mission of the museum
- the costume inst. of the Metro. museum in NYC
- Musee des arts décoratifs and musée de la mode du textile in paris
- the vitoria and albert museum in london
a world renowned museum with a costume collection
it is not easy for a creative person to work on museum projects that require high level of accuracy and quantitative analysis
true
interactive display
a trend in museum exhibitions
stabilizing
museum conservators or restoration and preservation specialists are often charged with saving and maintaining artifacts
terminal degree
educators in colleges and uniervisties often have it, its the highest degree available in fashion, business administration, higher education, or a related field
product development
creating and making a product from start to finish
conception
product development differs from design in that design focuses on this of the product
private brand
name owned exclusively by a particular store that is extensively marketed with a definite image
merchandiser
primary responsibility is the development of a balanced, marketable, profitable, and timely line
carryover
a bestselling item from a previous season that is featured again with minor modifications in the next season
design driven brand
led by a designer expressing his or her own artistic vision and personal taste
a line plan specifies all the following variables for a line designed for a season
the number and types of fabric and yarns to be used, the number of styles and colors per style, the anticipated stock-keeping units and approximate preferred costs
spec, or specification sheet
provides detailed measurements, construction guidelines, and specifics about the style number, fabric and components of a single style in the line