A general study of textiles with emphasis on factors that affect the hand, appearance, and performance in clothing use. Examination of the fibers, yarns, dyeing, printing and finishing. Application of textiles used in the apparel industry.

Credit Hours: 3

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

Credit Hours: 3

A survey of fashion direction, publicity, and fashion event coordination.  Emphasis on fashion event production.

Credit Hours: 3

Fundamentals of fashion buying with instruction in planning, pricing, and purchasing retail fashion inventories. Identification of wholesale merchandise resources. Instruction in calculating retail math functions of buying.

Credit Hours: 3

Instruction in the techniques used to analyze the fashion image of individual clients. Emphasis on personal coloring, body types, and wardrobe coordination. Study of fashion image consultant business practices and job qualifications.

Credit Hours: 3

Skill development in the creation of showroom or retail store window/interior displays that sell merchandise.

Credit Hours: 3

A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

Credit Hours: 3

A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

Credit Hours: 3

Survey of the world of fashion businesses.  Introduction to the creation and merchandising of fashion through the study of fashion vocabulary, the fashion process, fashion publications, and career opportunities.

Credit Hours: 3

A study of the effects of eastern and western cultures on the development of fashion.  Examination of the impact of social, psychological, economic, demographic, and lifestyle trends on fashion trends.

Credit Hours: 3

Survey of the evolution of fashion change, traced through garment development from ancient times to present day.  A study of customs and silhouettes of each historical period and their modern day adaptations.

Credit Hours: 3