The student will examine fashion design as both process and product. Integration of the elements pattern making, draping, special fabric application, and computer-aided pattern making will be emphasized. Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course is a continuation of FAS-4001 Fashion Buying and provides an in-depth analysis of the mathematical concepts and calculations involved in profitable merchandising decisions. This course incorporates buying philosophies and merchandising math while exposing students to simulated exercises that mimic real-life buying responsibilities while applying merchandising formulas such as: analyzing sales (WTD, MTD, YTD), cost/retail/markup calculations, stock-to-sales analysis & stock turnover, assortment planning, profits and loss, open-to-buy, markdowns, gross margin, and the 6-month merchandising buying plan. A problem-based method of learning is used to encourage group collaboration and critical thinking.
Fashion Buying provides an in-depth study of buying practices and realistically explores and identifies problems facing the contemporary fashion buyer. Students are presented with step-by-step instructions for identifying potential customers, and the merchandise that will satisfy their needs and wants, identifying criteria for selecting vendors, preparing for market visits, negotiating with vendors, making purchases in foreign markets, and coordinating promotional activities. We will explore important trends in retailing today that have an impact on today's buyer: global buying and sourcing, omni-channel retailing, online retailing, mobile technologies, and social media.
This course includes an evaluation of clothing styles throughout history from the ancient civilizations to modern times. The cultural, social, political, economic, and technological factors that determine fashion are discussed and attention is given to past styles and influences that inspire today's fashion.
Visual Merchandising is a requirement for fashion merchandising students. It is an elective course for fashion design students. The focus of this course is the presentation of fashion goods, including apparel, accessories, and home fashions. Student will learn how to use fixtures, mannequins, signage, lighting, and props. Use of visual display as it contributes to promotion will be emphasized. Students will develop an on-line library of design inspirations and/or resources. Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
Flat Pattern is the introductory technique in the creation of pattern making in the fashion industry. Basic principles and techniques will be introduced to the student. From the knowledge of flat pattern, the student will be able to develop and formulate creative garments which emphasize design principles, flat patternmaking, prototype development, fit and construction techniques. Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This course is a study of the fundamentals of clothing construction and basic industry techniques. Students will become familiar with construction terms, commercial patterns, and equipment used in the lab. Ready-to-wear apparel will be analyzed and production techniques used by manufacturers will be discussed. Student's projects will be included in the Fall/Spring fashion show. Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.