Apr 30, 2024  
2022-2023 SLCC General Catalog 
    
2022-2023 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010 ); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010 ); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950 ).

 

Fashion Design

  
  • FASH 1010 - Introduction to Fashion (FA)

    Credits: 3


    An introduction to the broad and ever-changing fashion industry. Study topics include creative process, aesthetics, and elements and principles of design, and how they are applied apparel design, textile technology, production, merchandising, and buying and retail strategies. Additionally, fashion history, socioeconomics, trade, sustainability, and career opportunities are covered.

    Students will acquire a general understanding of the fashion industry’s many disparate facets.

    Semester: All


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  • FASH 1050 - Fashion Sustainability

    Credits: 2
    This course will educate students on the problems of sustainability in the fashion industry, and suggest possible solutions for these problems. The course focuses on the study and understanding of sustainable clothing production and its influence in today’s fashion industry. Emphasis will be placed on the current 2nd-hand movement and on recycling as fundamental parts of partial solutions.

    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1010  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 1100 - Pattern Drafting Essentials

    Credits: 3
    This is the first in a series of pattern making classes. You will be developing basic flat pattern making skills that will form the necessary foundation for further skills taught in the advanced class and elective pattern making classes. Mastery of these basic skills is essential to your success in the Fashion Institute program.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1500  with concurrency
    Semester: All
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1120 - Styling I

    Credits: 2
    Students will learn the basics of fashion styling and career options identified, including the requirements unique to each area including personal styling, the entertainment industry, commercial and editorial styling. Through hands-on projects, students will learn the techniques of visual storytelling, photo composition, analyzing body types, color theory, accessorizing, and clothing care

    Semester: Fall


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  • FASH 1150 - Pattern by Measurements

    Credits: 3
    This course is centered around teaching students how to take specific and correct measurements of the human body, creating a basic body draft from which a pattern can be made that will accommodate any type and style of clothing imaginable - with minimal fitting. Students will end the semester having created items of clothing they can be proud to wear.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1500  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Fall
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1190 - Couture Embellishments

    Credits: 3
    Couture Embellishments introduces students to the methodology of couture artistry through experiential learning and provides an overview of various hand-sewn embellishment techniques to help students incorporate haute couture embellishments and enhance and elevate interest in the design.

    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 1200 - The Art of Fashion

    Credits: 3
    Students will develop a personal aesthetic as they explore fashion as an art form and gain an understanding of the creative process by completing specific projects related to inspiration, color, design and marketability, while developing and refining effective personal presentation skills.

    Semester: Fall & Spring


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  • FASH 1210 - Fashion Illustration I

    Credits: 3
    Students will learn terms and techniques for executing fashion illustrations, including drawing croquis in basic and high fashion poses, and technical flat form for illustrating apparel design concepts using pencil, pen and colored pencils. Students will master the 9-head fashion figure, line quality and shading techniques, and how to present their illustrations in a professional manner.

    Semester: All


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  • FASH 1240 - Fashion Buying and Management

    Credits: 3
    A successful buyer or proprietor must possess an awareness of fashion trends, an ability to plan and budget, and solid communication and interpersonal skills. Through use of the textbook and real-life interactions with the local fashion community, this course emphasizes a hands-on approach to acquiring successful entrepreneurial skills needed by a startup fashion buyer or small business owner.

    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1010  (with concurrency)
    Semester: Fall


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  • FASH 1250 - Textiles

    Credits: 3
    The Textiles Course provides students with a basic knowledge of textiles: production, performance characteristics, and an understanding of textile components-including fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finishes. Students will learn how to recognize specific fabrics necessary to fulfill day-to-day responsibilities in many careers in the textile, apparel, and interior design segments of the global textile industry.

    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1260 - Fashion Forecasting

    Credits: 3
    This course is an overview of the fashion forecasting process. Students will learn how research, edit, analyze and predict trends in fashion, as well as how to present this information in an effective forecast that anticipates consumer preferences and the upcoming direction of fashion.

    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1010  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 1300 - Visual Merchandising

    Credits: 3


    This course involves visual merchandising theory and practice for effectively presenting store merchandise. Students will study the principles of design: composition, line, balance, color & harmony, in relation to store display and develop skills in evaluating and implementing visual merchandising. Groups will work with a store display team in complete a merchandising project in a retail setting.

     

    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1010  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Fall


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  • FASH 1320 - Apparel Analysis

    Credits: 3
    This course covers all aspects of garment design and quality construction methods. This course offers a thorough overview of apparel so that students may intelligently communicate about a product and create Technical Packages (Tech-packs). Tech-packs are an important tool of production departments, merchandisers, sourcing agents, marketing, and other departments within the apparel industry.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1010 , FASH 1250 , ART 2412  (all may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1340 - Fashion Photography

    Credits: 2
    Emphasizing solutions to complex photographic problems, this course is for students interested in discovering the versatility and creative potential of fashion photography. Students will learn how natural light and controlled studio lighting can enhance photographs. The course incorporates lectures, demonstrations and a series of assignments in fashion portraiture, editorial and product set-ups. 

    Prerequisite: ART 1050  
    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1120  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Summer


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  • FASH 1350 - History of Costume

    Credits: 3
    This course will examine western historic fashion and costume for men and women from ancient times to present, along with the cultural and political events that shaped each era and it’s clothing.

    Semester: All


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  • FASH 1370 - 20th Century Fashion

    Credits: 3
    Students will examine contributions of designers, social life, customs, politics, and the arts to the growth and development of the 20th century fashion industry and develop information literacy by evaluating sources and justifying each one for papers or presentations. Students will develop collaborative skills through discussions and projects, ultimately producing a 20th century fashion exhibit.

    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1010 , FASH 1350  (these courses may be taken concurrently)  
    Semester: Fall


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  • FASH 1400 - Copyrights for Creative Professionals

    Credits: 1
    This introductory short course focuses on U.S. copyrights given to creative individuals who produce visual, musical, literary works of art or performing arts. The course also covers licensing and trademarking.

    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 1420 - Salesmanship and Promotion for Creative Professionals

    Credits: 2
    This introductory short course will introduce basic sales and self-promotional principles and techniques specifically tailored for creative artists.

    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 1440 - Building a Creative Business

    Credits: 2
    This introductory short course will introduce basic business structures and examine the process of setting up a business for creative professionals working in the areas of music, the many forms of visual design, fine art, animation, film and video, and the literary arts.

    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 1500 - Beginning Sewing

    Credits: 3
    Beginning Sewing students will achieve a basic level of sewing skills and an understanding of beginner level appropriate techniques. Each sewing technique will be completed in a sample form. Application of certain basic skills will be reinforced through three sewing projects - the projects will be graded according to application of the specific techniques taught in the class, the textbook, and other materials.

    Semester: All
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1505 - Intermediate Sewing

    Credits: 3
    Intermediate sewing builds on the basic skills and techniques that students acquire in FASH 1500 , and emphasizes industry sewing techniques using industrial machines. Additionally, specialized hand sewing techniques are covered. Sewing techniques will be practiced using sample garments and practical application of these skills will be assessed and graded in four sewing projects.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1500  with a C grade or higher
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1550 - Alterations

    Credits: 3
    Alterations will teach students basic alteration skills for patterns and clothing, the correct fitting techniques for altering ready to wear clothing, and the skills necessary for upcycling used clothing.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1500  
    Semester: Summer
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1570 - Manual Pattern Grading

    Credits: 3
    Manual Pattern Grading will help students understand grading principles within the apparel production process. Students will learn about the development of grading distributions, determine grading rules from body measurements and garment specifications, and apply these techniques to manual and computer grading methods.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1100  and FASH 1500  
     
    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1505 , FASH 1660  
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 1610 - Knitwear Design

    Credits: 3
    Knitwear Design students will design and construct professional clothing from stretch knit fabrics by providing students with the techniques and skills necessary to design, clone, pattern, drape, and construct stretch fabric garments using a serger, and also help students combine the correct stretch fabrics and sewing skills required for the type of clothing that is designed.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1100  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1630 - Outerwear & Performance Apparel

    Credits: 3
    This course provides an overview of outerwear & performance apparel design and manufacturing, and practical experience designing and manufacturing functional sports apparel.  \Students will learn a variety of specialized construction techniques using specialized fabrics that are water repellent, wind resistant, and breathable, ultimately incorporating these fabrics into their projects. 

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  and FASH 1660  
    Semester: Fall
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1640 - Millinery

    Credits: 3
    Millinery will take students through the step-by-step process of creating hats for theater, film, formal or street wear. Professional millinery supplies, methods, materials and equipment will be discussed and used in this course. Students will learn how to make patterns, construct and cover foundations, manipulate felt, make their own trims, and insert linings into well-fitting hats.

    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1500  (may be taken concurrently), or basic knowledge of sewing
    Semester: Fall & Summer
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1650 - Surface Embellishments

    Credits: 3
    In the Surface Embellishments course, students will study embellishment techniques that may be used for clothing, costume, accessories, home furnishings, and craft projects. Students learn hand sewing techniques and decorative machine stitching, piecing, appliqué, piping, beading, dying, painting, and other techniques used to embellish clothing.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1500  
    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1505  
    Semester: Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1660 - Pattern Drafting Procedures

    Credits: 3


    Pattern Drafting is a form of drafting used to produce paper patterns for cutting fabric, to create garments. Using body measurements, students create a sloper, then transfer the pattern to template paper known as an oak tag. During subsequent stages, students will use the slopers to create apparel designs that will be cut and tested for fit, and ultimately converted into reusable patterns.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  with concurrency, and FASH 1100  with a C grade or higher

      
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1670 - Intimate Apparel & Swimwear

    Credits: 3
    Swimwear and Intimate Apparel is crafted to help each student design and construct swimwear and intimate apparel using the correct textiles, tools and construction techniques. Construction, designing and fitting for knit fabrics as they relate to swim and intimate apparel will be the focus.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1610  
    Semester: Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1680 - Digital Pattern Making

    Credits: 3


    This course introduces the use of industry standard CAD software for Fashion Designers. Using Gerber AccuMark, the student will learn to digitize existing pattern pieces for apparel production purposes, as well as create new patterns and make numerous pattern manipulations and adjustments with AccuMark software.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  (may be taken concurrently), FASH 1100  

      
    Semester: All
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1700 - Tailoring Techniques

    Credits: 3
    This course will provide an overview of classic tailoring techniques applied to the construction of suits and coats. Students will learn how to select fabrics for specific garments, alter patterns for proper fit, use the proper tools, and construct a tailored jacket and skirt using these traditional methods.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  
    Semester: Fall
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1850 - Fashion Show Production

    Credits: 4
    FASH 1850 is a practical course where students learn how to plan, produce, and execute an industry standard, professional runway show. This course helps synthesize skills such as negotiating, teamwork, delegating, communication skills, as well as critical and creative thinking. The class culminates with the production of a fashion show featuring original designs from FASH 2400 students.

    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1120 , FASH 1260 , FASH 1340 , FASH 1350 , FASH 1370 , FASH 2120  (any of the Recommended Pre-requisites may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 1900 - Special Project

    Credits: 1-3
    Students will have the opportunity to specialize in areas that are not available in class format. Students, with instructor approval. and supervision will work on individual projects.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: All
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 1950 - Corset Making Techniques

    Credits: 3
    Students will learn to use components and techniques for making a corset including; boning, spiral boning and placement, grommets, bias binding techniques, bias making tools and couture style hand finishing techniques.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  
    Semester: Summer
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2000 - Fashion Internship

    Credits: 3
    Fashion Internship provides students with a variety of local internships that can provide a valuable way to learn about a chosen career. Students will learn alongside industry professionals, who provide: valuable experience, employer references, and possible job opportunities following graduation. Ideally, internships are empowering experiences for SLCC Fashion Institute students in their last semester using skills obtained through the program.

    Prerequisite: Students in this class must have completed 15 credit hours of course work with an average grade of B or better, or receive departmental approval, in order to register.
    Semester: All


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  • FASH 2020 - Fashion Writing & Blogging

    Credits: 2
    This course introduces students to writing and reporting on fashion. Students will learn effective writing skills for print and online media, including creating and maintaining their own blogs. Through weekly blog posting assignments, students will develop interviewing and reporting techniques while learning to write and edit fashion news, runway reports, trend reports, and feature stories.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1010  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 2030 - Advanced Sewing

    Credits: 3
    Students will learn to master the necessary construction skills, critical thinking and analysis necessary to produce professional quality garments.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  with a C grade or higher
    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1320  and FASH 1660  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2040 - Business of Fashion

    Credits: 3
    Students will learn about the business structure of the fashion industry, including: contracting, manufacturing, import/export goods, wholesale/retail pricing, legal issues and copyrights, licensing, permits, intellectual property, distribution, pricing, merchandising, as well as the international economics of fashion, and global competition and resulting labor issues.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1010  
    Semester: Fall


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  • FASH 2050 - Pattern Alterations and Fit

    Credits: 3
    This course is a study of correct clothing fit, including properly altering a commercial pattern prior to garment construction to fit different body types and proportions. When done properly this method eliminates the need for a muslin copy and is common in costuming and production prototypes. Students will ultimately construct a good fitting pair of jeans using this method.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1100  and FASH 1505  
    Semester: Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2120 - Styling II

    Credits: 2
    Students will study the business and marketing tools needed for freelance stylists, with an emphasis placed on the creative and organizational skills necessary to produce and style commercial and editorial photo shoots and runway shows. Students will learn the networking and promotion techniques needed to assemble creative teams of photographers, models, makeup artists and hair stylists.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1120  
    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1340  or ART 1050  (these courses may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 2150 - Draping Fundamentals

    Credits: 3
    Fashion Draping is the process of positioning and pinning fabric on a dress form to develop the structure of a garment design. A designer drapes a garment by using a design sketch as a basis, or instead arranges the way the fabric falls to create a new design. After draping, the fabric is removed from the dress form and is used to create a garment sewing pattern.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  with concurrency, and FASH 1100  with a C grade or higher
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2220 - Fashion Illustration II

    Credits: 3
    This advance fashion illustration course will focus on technique and methods of shading and rendering using color. Students will illustrate a wide range of textiles in pen, pencil and full color markers, and acquire digital illustration skills through the use of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students will fine tune their rendering of fashion figures and refine their personal drawing “style”.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1210  
    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1010  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2280 - Bridal Design / Evening Wear

    Credits: 3
    Students will learn the art of bridal and evening wear dress making in a methodical, step-by-step fashion that will culminate with a finished garment.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1505  and FASH 1660  
    Semester: Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2300 - Design Outreach

    Credits: 3
    Students will design clothing, create patterns, and sew a fashion collection that will be sold in a local retail boutique shop.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: Fall


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  • FASH 2310 - Visual Merchandising II

    Credits: 3
    This course explores aesthetics in merchandising for presentation of fashion. Students will apply principles of displaying and merchandising fashion products using elements of composition and creative display techniques, showcases, materials and lighting, and critique student and professional displays for retailers. Students will participate in field trips and need a camera and computer access.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1300  
    Recommended Prerequisite: FASH 1010 , FASH 1240  (both may be taken concurrently)  
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 2350 - Costuming

    Credits: 3
    Overview of techniques applied to the construction of costumes for the theater. Students will participate in all aspects of costume preparation, including: alterations, pattern making, fittings, construction, and accessories.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1350  and FASH 1505  and FASH 1250  
    Semester: Fall & Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2410 - Collection Development

    Credits: 3
    This is the first in a series of two capstone courses where students will develop an individual collection for our fashion show. Students will develop and present design ideas, source materials, refine patterning skills, and perfect muslin samples. Students will demonstrate advanced level fashion design skills through the conception, development and execution of their collection.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1210 FASH 1505 FASH 2150  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Fall
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2440 - Collection Production

    Credits: 3
    Designed for second year students, this is the second in a series of two capstone courses, focused on producing a collection for our fashion show. Students learn to perfect muslin samples, construct garments, and fit finished garments on models. Students will demonstrate advanced level fashion design and construction skills through the conception, development and execution of their collection.

    Prerequisite: FASH 2410  
    Semester: Spring
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2450 - Portfolio Development

    Credits: 3
    Focus on the process of evaluating portfolios. Students will create a portfolio that can be used for employment interviews or applications for advanced education.

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    Semester: Fall
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2460 - Merchandising Portfolio Development

    Credits: 3
    Students will develop professional grade portfolios in both traditional and digital formats. Previous projects will be analyzed and revised for portfolio inclusion and new projects will be tailored to individual strengths and career goals. Students will define their personal brand identity and create self-promotional materials, job specific resume and cover letter, and portfolio website.

    Prerequisite: ART 1280  or ART 2412   
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 2500 - Fashion Entrepreneurship

    Credits: 3
    The Fashion Entrepreneurship course provides an overview of entrepreneurial opportunities in fashion retail, product design, and apparel and sewn products. Setting goals, records, promotion, and the pros and cons of self-employment are discussed. Students wanting to build a sustainable fashion enterprise will benefit from this course.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1010 , FASH 1210 , and FASH 1350  
    Recommended Prerequisite: ART 1280  and ART 2412   
    Semester: Fall
    Estimated Course Fee: Additional Course Fee Required


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  • FASH 2520 - Fashion Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Fashion Marketing will introduce marketing strategies used to develop, distribute, and showcase today’s fashion. By studying these factors, students will discover how consumer taste and designers create fashion trends. Ultimately, students will create a complete a formal marketing outline & proposal, and practice pitching their marketing presentation in a professional manner.

    Prerequisite: FASH 1010  
    Semester: Spring


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  • FASH 2550 - Fashion Production & Sourcing

    Credits: 3
    Production and Sourcing is a hands-on course that will cover product development - including product conceptualization and design, sourcing, production, and introduction and delivery of new products to consumers. 

    Prerequisite:  FASH 1320 , FASH 1505  (may be taken concurrently), FASH 1660  (may be taken concurrently)
    Semester: Fall & Spring


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