FASHION MERCHANDISING (FM)
FM 111 - FASHION ANALYSIS
Prerequisite: None
Application of aesthetic principles to apparel design. Topics include fashion illustration and design, personal color analysis, figure analysis, and wardrobe planning.
Credit: 3
FM 112 - FASHION STUDIO I
Prerequisite: None
Apparel construction and design. Development of the basic principles, concepts, and skills essential for apparel construction. Students will apply individual design concepts to projects.
Credit: 3
FM 211 - CLOTHING & CULTURE
Prerequisite: None
The course explores the social, psychological, and cultural aspects of clothing and appearance. It includes the relationship of clothing and appearance to physical and social environments, aesthetic and personal expression, and cultural ideals and values.
Credit: 3
FM 312 - READY TO WEAR ANALYSIS
Prerequisite: FM 112
The examination and evaluation of ready-to-wear apparel and its details for construction, style, quality, and fit. Apparel manufacture terms, techniques, production methods and costing will be discussed.
Credit: 3
FM 316 - TEXTILES
Prerequisite: None
An in-depth study of fibers, yarns, fabric constructions, and finishes of the fabrics currently in use for clothing and the household. Labeling, comparative consumption, and the economics of textiles are studied.
Credit: 3
FM 317 - FASHION INDUSTRY
Prerequisite: None
The history and development of the fashion industry, its operation, merchandising activities, and current industry trends, from the producers of raw materials to retail distribution of consumer goods.
Credit: 3
FM 318 - INTERNSHIP
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Practical work experience in major subject areas of FM. Students are required to spend 150 hours internship experience. Follow-up seminar includes portfolio and resume development, interview skills, and business etiquette.
Credit: 3
FM 413 - FASHION STUDIO II
Prerequisite: FM 112
Principles of apparel design by flat pattern methods. Advanced fitting techniques used to create a master pattern. Students will design and construct original fashion designs.
Credit: 3
FM 416 - FASHION MERCHANDISING
Prerequisite: FM 317
Includes planning, buying, and selling of fashion merchandise through various distribution channels; fashion management, organization, operations, and image; pricing and retail math; fashion promotion and visual merchandising.
Credit: 3
FM 417 - FASHION EVOLUTION
Prerequisite: None
A chronological study of costume and textiles from ancient civilizations to modern times. Historical and cultural aspects as they influenced period costume will be discussed.
Credit: 3
FM 430 - FASHION PROMOTION
Prerequisite: FM 416
This course focuses on the comprehensive nature of promotion in the merchandising environment of fashion and related goods. Concepts, perspectives, and methods for the development and implementation of integrated marketing communications programs for fashion retailers are analyzed and critiqued. Students plan and develop promotional strategies.
Credit: 3
FM 441 - INTERIOR DESIGN
Prerequisite: None
Application of design principles to furnishing home and other interiors including study of backgrounds, furniture, textiles and accessories, consideration of aesthetic economics and social factors affecting choice.
Credit: 3