Experience in the Fashion industry through merchandising, styling, buying, or marketing 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 paid or unpaid work.
Work experience in fashion show production and events. Students will work backstage as dressers or volunteers for a variety of designers, stores and charity events. Provides practical experience in the retail environments. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of fashion promotions in the workplace. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of unpaid or paid work.
Fabric Glossary is a comprehensive course designed for those whose career direction will require textile knowledge. Highlights include understanding of fabric's properties, characteristics, and garment-design potential. Learn about the most commonly worn textiles, how textiles affect the environment and working with fabric swatches.
Students will learn about the fashion industry, the social use of clothing, and modern fashion history through the people, events, politics, and cultures that have effected change.
This hands-on, field-based course teaches the skills required of various types of professional stylists. Students will be guided through the process of developing a professional styling portfolio which they can present to prospective clients.
This course explores the skills required for styling outfits, accessories, and props for
photography, film and commercials, visual merchandising, fashion shows and digital
media. Emphasis is on identifying the many styling methods used in promoting fashion
throughout the industry.
The theories and frameworks underlying forecasting in the textile and apparel industry. The factors involved in planning and presenting the forecast. Emphasis on using print, Internet, and broadcast information in competitive analysis.
Students learn the basics and essential steps needed to start a fashion business and clothing line. Fundamental components of a fashion business, functional business plans for a viable and sustainable fashion business, financing, planning, branding, marketing, knowing your customer, design process and manufacturing.
A practical study of merchandise display in a variety of business establishments. This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge to arrange a store window, instore display, and floor layout. Students will learn how to display merchandise to the consumer regardless of their specific job title.
A comprehensive and hands-on introduction to producing a professional quality fashion show or presentation. From conceptualization to execution, students will develop the skills and strategies necessary to produce an event.