Department: FM Fashion Merchandising

Code Name Description
FM111 Fashion Analysis Application of aesthetic principles to apparel design. Topics include fashion illustration and design, personal color analysis, figure analysis, and wardrobe planning.
FM112 Fashion Studio I Apparel construction and design. Development of the basic principles, concepts, and skills essential for apparel construction. Students will apply individual design concepts to projects.
FM211 Clothing and Culture 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 va...
FM312 Ready to Wear Analysis 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.
FM316 Textiles 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.
FM317 Fashion Industry 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.
FM413 Fashion Studio II 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.
FM416 Fashion Merchandising 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.
FM417 Fashion Evolution 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.
FM430 Fashion Promotion 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...
FM498 Independent Study No Description Set
FMELCT Fashion Merchandising Elective No Description Set