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.
This course explores the overall concept of retailing, including consumer life-styles, demographics, buying behavior, target marketing, retailing institutions, merchandise mix, and promotion. Analysis of current retailing trends will be emphasized through on-line discussions. Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
Textile Science is an introductory course in textiles. Following an overview of the textile industry and the components of textile products (fiber, yarn, fabric, coloration, and finish), the student will study natural and manufactured fibers, fiber modifications, and yarn formation systems. The course will conclude with a brief review of fabrics, coloration, and finishes. Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
This introductory course correlates current industry practices to their history; it shows the development of fashion industry products from conception to consumer, concentrating on the mutual dependence of each sector in the industry. It explores major fashion and fashion-related jobs and helps students evaluate fashion as a career field. Students will work within a design team to complete a product development project. 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.