This course is designed to familiarize students with merchandise, other than apparel, usually found in a well-stocked department store. The information will supplement and complement other fashion courses by concentrating on consumer goods for the home. Consumer goods for the home will be studied in relationship to end use, care, current retailing trends, consumer protection, and government regulations.
This course provides the opportunity for merchandising students to create an industry standard portfolio in addition to developing career building skills. The focus of this course is on the development and creation of traditional and digital portfolios. The course provides an overview of presentation techniques, materials, content considerations, organization, and layout choices, with an emphasis on professional display techniques. Students will examine the job market, learn how to research prospective employers, and evaluate their own competencies and strengths. In addition, students will create résumé and cover letters, and prepare for job interviews. Note: All supplemental costs are the responsibility of the student.
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 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.
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.
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.
Whether a student has a creative mind and aspires to work in design, trend forecasting or visual merchandising, or are business-minded and analytical, there are endless possibilities within a fashion career-making the industry one of the largest employers in the US. Students will examine the job market , learn how to research prospective employers, and evaluate their own competencies and strengths. In addition, students will create resumes and cover letters, and prepare for job interviews. Through networking and interviewing experiences, along with great speakers by many industry professionals, students will be enriched and inspired by these opportunities and interactions-what an exciting way to kick off your college career.
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.