9 courses with the subject HP, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HP 201Introduction to Home Products3
3 lecture hours Students are familiarized with the wide range of home products, both soft lines (textile) and hard lines (non-textile), that comprise the home furnishings industry. Product development and merchandising within each category are emphasized. Many sessions take place at retailers and industry showrooms throughout the city.
HP 231America at Home: Product Styles from 1900 to Contemporary3
3 lecture hours Introduces the elements of design, color, and theory in the decorative arts that comprise the home products industry. Emphasis is on the contemporary approach to product development and design. Students explore the influence of historical, cultural, and social perspectives on products for the home. (G6: Arts). 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog 403
2 lecture and 1 lab hours Concentrating on the home textile sector, the course analyzes the importance of material choice in the development and manufacturing of home textile products. Critical areas of study include identification of fiber properties, fabrication, performance, and product specifications. Fundamentals of the cost-price relationship and marketing strategies are covered. Prerequisite(s): TS 110 or TS 111 or TS 115 and TS 015 or TS 131 or approval of chairperson.
HP 316Product Management of Home Furnishings: Hardlines3
LIBERAL ARTS EN 321 - Strategies of Business Communication 3 choice - see Requirements: Liberal Arts Elective(s) 3 choice - see Requirements: Liberal Arts Elective(s) 3 Semester 6 Credits MAJOR AREA HP 322 - Home Products Brand Management 3 RELATED AREA choice- see Requirements: Major/Related Area Elective 4.5 - 6.0 LIBERAL ARTS EC 242 - Microeconomics 3
3 lecture hours Students study the value of brands in consumer products and services; conduct a deep dive into the world of licensing as a business strategy for growth; review factors affecting a brand's image, including demographics, distribution channels, and product categories; and examine the intersection of fashion and home as it relates to licensing.
3 lecture hours Students learn strategic product management from concept to consumer, analyzing both hard home categories (furniture, appliances, fixtures) and soft categories (textiles, bedding, decorative accessories). Emphasis includes applying industry analysis frameworks, understanding macroeconomic forces, market opportunities, and navigating complexities of developing, managing, marketing, and distributing home products across diverse retail environments. Prerequisite(s): HP 315 and HP 316.
3 lecture hours The home product development cycle is studied, with a focus on the development of product based on the coordination of soft and hard goods classifications. Product integrity is addressed through comprehensive analysis and written product reviews subject to critical industry evaluation. Prerequisite(s): HP 421 and HP 491.
