Personal financial planning is critical. This class will help you develop financial plans in your personal life to buy a house and invest, and understand the importance of starting to save for retirement right away. It will introduce you to important Finance topics such as insurance, taxes. The class is also a useful introduction to Finance for those pursuing academic goals in business.
The nature and significance of money and banking in both a historical and contemporary sense with an emphasis on the commercial banking processes, the Federal Reserve, financial institutions other than commercial banks, and international banking.
The fields of risk, risk management, and insurance, including the legal elements of risk and contracts. Designed for any business student who is interested in learning about risk management, legal contracts, and financial risk, as well as those interested in the insurance industry.
This course covers techniques in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator appropriate for fashion designers and merchandisers.
Special sewing techniques for garments made from knitted fabrics, such as t-shirts, pants, and activewear. Pattern modifications for stretch knits. Students will construct garments while learning how to work with knitted fabrics, including ribbed finishes, elastic edgings, and special seam types.
Students learn the classic techniques needed to measure a figure and draft
a well-fitting moulage/sloper/basic pattern
Overview of the functions and capabilities of the Gerber computerized pattern development system. Industry pattern development including drafting, modifying, and grading patterns. Digitizing and plotting patterns.
Overview of the functions and capabilities of the PAD computerized pattern development system. Industry pattern development including drafting, modifying, and grading patterns. Digitizing and plotting patterns.
Experience in the Fashion industry though product design and development. Students will intern with local employers to gain meaningful work experience. Provides practical experience in the design establishments. Emphasis will be placed on the product creation in the workplace. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.
Experience in the Fashion industry through personal styling, or image consulting positions. Students will intern with local employers to gain meaningful work experience. Provides practical experience in the retail/wholesale environments. Emphasis will be placed on the role of fashion in the workplace. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.