Textile: Production and Management

The competitive advantage of the Los Angeles textile industry is in design flexibility, quick response, and the ability to diversify product lines. The textiles industry, includes fabric development, manufacturing, dyeing, printing and finishing. The markets served by the textile industry include fashion apparel, outdoor and active wear, and industrial uses. The textile industry also impacts industries such as home furnishings, furniture, toys, entertainment, and costuming.

This certificate program offers working professionals in the textile industry a coordinated series of courses for professional education and career enhancement. It is directed toward people in the textile industry who desire to increase their knowledge of their industry in order to advance their careers. Completion of this certificate program will help to fill the need for training resources for technical and management personnel in the textile industry and related industries.

Download the Textile: Production and Management brochure.

Program Objectives

• Provide an opportunity for students to acquire high-demand job skills for their future employment.
• Provide an opportunity for professional job retraining.
• Provide a textile education in an industry of high demand in the Los Angeles region.
• Enhance the course offerings for textile production and management to provide a fully developed certificate program for comprehensive training.

Target Participants
This certificate program is valuable for working professionals who desire to increase their knowledge of their industry in order to advance their careers. This includes:

• Individuals interested in increasing knowledge in fabric design and knit constructions.
• Individuals interested in increasing knowledge of dyeing and finishing.
• Individuals interested in understanding the job skills for necessary textile plant management and production.
• Individuals interested in understanding the environmental and trade issues.

Admission Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent education and two years experience in the textile and/or apparel industry or referral from present employer. English comprehension required.

Certificate Requirements (10 CEUs)
The program consists of fourteen courses, five of which are required and nine that are electives. All of the courses will be offered through the Division of Extended Education for a total of 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Courses not applicable for academic credit or transfer.

Upon completion of the five required courses and four electives, the participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion by the Division of Extended Education. Those who elect to take only individual courses will receive a Letter of Completion from the Division of Extended Education for each course taken, upon request.

Required Courses (5 courses, 6 CEUs)
Introduction to the Los Angeles Textile and Apparel Industry	1 CEU
Fibers, Yarns, and Fabrics	2 CEU
Knit Constructions (on-site/textile mill)*	1 CEU
Textile Applications	1 CEU
Textile Product Development	1 CEU
Textile Quality Control	1 CEU
*Limited to 12 students; course fee may vary.

Electives (Select 4 courses, 4 CEUs)
Fabric Design	1 CEU
Fabric Finishing	1 CEU
Fabric Printing	1 CEU
Textile Dyeing and Color Analysis I	1 CEU
Textile Dyeing and Color Analysis II	1 CEU
Textile Marketing and Selling	1 CEU
Textile Plant Management	1 CEU
Textile Economics	1 CEU
Special Topics	1 CEU

Courses will be held in downtown Los Angeles locations.

Parking:
Joe's Auto Park
854 Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(close to 9th and Main)
Evening parking rates maybe charged.

Upcoming Courses

Fibers, Yarns and Fabrics
April & September 2008

Spring 2008 Quarter

Fibers, Yarns and Fabrics This course covers basic terminology, characteristics, and elements of textiles, including factors affecting performance and aesthetics. This includes influence of fiber choice, yarn construction, and fabric construction. This is a required core course for the program.
Course No.	N083300
Units	2 CEUs1
Fee	$250
Dates	Thursdays; April 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5, 12, 19, and 26 (10 meetings)
Times	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Length	20 hours
Location	CSULA - Golden Eagle Building, Rm. 219 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032
Instructor	Stuart Williamson, has over 40 years of experience in textile dyeing, coloration and chemistry.
Textbook	The Textile Handbook, by Rebecca Davis and Carol Tuntland, 1996, ISBN:0-916434-11-7 (Published and available through Plycon Press, P.O. Box 220, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Checks payable to Plycon Press, $56.00, includes shipping.

Fall 2008 Quarter

Fibers, Yarns and Fabrics This course covers basic terminology, characteristics, and elements of textiles, including factors affecting performance and aesthetics. This includes influence of fiber choice, yarn construction, and fabric construction. This is a required core course for the program.
Course No.	N089300
Units	2 CEUs1
Fee	$250
Dates	Tuesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 18 (10 meetings, no class 11/11)
Times	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Length	20 hours
Location	CSULA - Golden Eagle Building, Rm. 218 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032
Instructor	Stuart Williamson, has over 40 years of experience in textile dyeing, coloration and chemistry.
Textbook	The Textile Handbook, by Rebecca Davis and Carol Tuntland, 1996, ISBN:0-916434-11-7 (Published and available through Plycon Press, P.O. Box 220, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Checks payable to Plycon Press, $56.00, includes shipping.

FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION CALL THE DIVISION OF EXTENDED EDUCATION AT 323 343-4900 OR 4918. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE CALL JOANN EDMOND AT 323 343-4919.

Advisement and Information
Contact Dr. Carol Tuntland
(323) 343-4922 (Voice-mail)
E-mail: ctuntla@calstatela.edu

Contact Joann Edmond
Associate Director of Programs
Division of Extended Education
(323) 343-4919
Email: jedmon2@cslanet.calstatela.edu