46 courses with the subject FASH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
FASH 1110Introduction to the Fashion Business3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course explores the business of fashion; from a global perspective and through a digital lens. Students will examine the broad scope of the industry and discover how all segments of fashion, retail and related businesses continue to evolve in the consumer and technology driven marketplace. credit(s): 3
FASH 1110HHonors Introduction to the Fashion Business3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course explores the business of fashion; from a global perspective and through a digital lens. Using a dynamic discussion, hands on learning and field- study style based format, students in this honors level course will examine the broad scope of the industry and discover how all segments of fashion, retail and related businesses continue to evolve in the consumer and technology driven marketplace. credit(s): 3
Enrollment in the Fashion Scholars Program or by permission of the Department Chair
FASH 1210Retailing: Global and Omni3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course will explore Retailing in a global, omni-channel environment, with particular emphasis on how business will change and transform. Students will be introduced to traditional Retailing functions, including merchandise management, store layout and the importance of the supply chain. Emerging topics such as the growth of Amazon, the relevance of Sustainable practices and the role of technology will also be evaluated. Learning will be enhanced by industry speakers within the Retail industry and through visits to experiential stores/e-commerce sites. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Terminology and product knowledge are essential for retail buyers, product developers, stylists and wholesale sales associates interested in a career in the home furnishings industry. Raw materials, methods of fabrication and manufacturing technology that determine quality and price will be discussed. The course will also explore the various areas of the home furnishings market, covering the classifications, materials, methods of manufacture, retailers, job opportunities, trade fairs, and methods of marketing and selling home fashions today. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course will include fashion history, costume history, and global fashion. An understanding of these areas is mandatory for professionals within the fashion industry. Fashion History and Global Attire will teach students the history of western fashion from early civilization to today, including world costume. The periods of historic costume and their influence on fashion today, identification of indigenous dress upon Western fashion, terminology, and writing with accuracy about fashion will all be covered. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Fashion and trend forecasting is essential to every fashion and lifestyle brand in business today. Staying relevant, understanding the process, and being able to predict what trends will resonate with consumers helps to inform future planning in business. Using industry database research, social media and street spotting, students will examine trends in color, graphics, materials, styles, and consumer lifestyle in order to create a trend forecast presentation report for a brand. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course is an overview of the beauty industry-including fragrance, skincare and makeup. Students become familiar with an array of manufacturers, marketing strategies, trade associations, and publications. Course work includes beauty history, terminology, product knowledge in all categories, and application techniques used in retail marketing. The course also provides a broad outlook on career opportunities in the beauty, and related industries. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing The various fragrance categories from florals to the latest aroma-chemicals, history of the fragrance industry from ancient times to the present celebrity fragrance phenomenon, and how to create a personal fragrance profile will be studied. The art of the perfumer and how they use their creativity to develop new “scentsations” will also be explored. The course final project will be the in-class creation of your own personal fragrance. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing In this extensive overview of the menswear industry, students draw upon international examples to learn the impetus that drives menswear in the 21st century, while focusing on areas specific to menswear, such as fabrics, tailoring details, business wear, sportswear, as well as the palette and trends unique to this customer. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing In this course, the business of fashion accessories will be explored. Students will be introduced to the functions within the accessories marketplace which include design, product development, merchandising and marketing practices. Using inspiration and forecasting tools, students will look at the evolving trends in the market. By examining the accessory market and its current distribution channels, students will begin to identify new ways to drive a brand’s traffic in-store, on social media and other platforms. Students will identify a new market opportunity, conceptualize product or accessory collaborations, and propose a new product idea. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course focuses on the personal and professional lives of fashion designers currently working in the industry. Designers’ successes and failures are analyzed, along with their interactions in today’s corporate world. Their design philosophies and inspirations are explored through researching past and current collections. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course is an introduction into the fabrics commonly used in fashion apparel and home furnishings. Fabrics are studied for their sources of material, construction qualities, and usage. Methods of fiber identification, yarns, fabrics, dyes, printing and finishing are analyzed for their practical application in both fields. Students utilize a customized fabric swatch book to enable identification of fabrics and methods. Students also research new fabrications and technologies available in the industry. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course covers the many aspects of producing a fashion show including budget planning, different types of shows and their purposes, the role of the show in contemporary merchandising, promotion and marketing, writing the show commentary, and the various responsibilities of the members of the production team. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing In this introductory course, students will explore the fashion stylist’s role within the industry. From researching and selecting merchandise to working with models for photo shoots, commercials, and runway shows, this course will place students in both the classroom and the studio. A group photo shoot will be used to apply these skills to build a personal portfolio. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing From the original rebels of the postwar era to today’s fashion bloggers, this course traces the history of the counterculture and subcultures that stepped away from mainstream fashion and used clothing as the ultimate signifier of ‘otherness,’ only to find that their studied rejection of fashion’s norms is now the bedrock of both runway and mainstream retail. Seeped in fashion theory, the course takes an analytical look at the psychology of street style, as well as explores the geneses and history of the countercultures that fashion today continuously references: Rock n’ Roll Rebels, Beatniks, Surf and Skate, Mods and their offshoots (Rude Boys, Skinheads, etc.), Late ‘60s Subcultural Style, Glam Rock, Gay ‘Clone’, New Wave and New Romantic, Urban, Grunge, Harajuku, Steam Punk, etc. Throughout the course, students will be tasked with creating their own street style blog. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Creating high-quality presentations is an essential part of working across fashion and related businesses. In this course, you will be introduced to the tools, techniques, and concepts you will need in order to produce dynamic and innovative presentations. Students will explore digital terms and concepts, review data across fashion information databases, design digital posters/storyboards and practice using the Adobe Creative Suite to produce critical assets such as product images and line sheets. This course will afford you with opportunities to develop and hone technical skills that you’ll be able to apply to future coursework and the workplace. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course is an introduction to fashion design basics for business. Students will learn basic illustration, pattern making, and sewing skills, while also examining sizing inclusivity and sustainable design practices in business. Fashion and lifestyle brand concept to prototype creation will be explored. No prior design or sewing skills needed, and most supplies/sewing materials provided. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course will introduce students to computer-aided drawing and design, enabling them to create fashion flats boards, original and researched fabric boards, trend boards, and line sheets using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Students will be taught to work in a cross-platform environment, strengthening proficiency in all applications. Students will also gain practical knowledge of how the industry uses technology in the workplace. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This introductory course provides an overview that will enable students to plan well-organized, creative special events. These include store openings, weddings, fashion shows and experiential marketing events. Theme and venue selection, budget, invitations, participants, décor, music and favors are discussed as integral components of this increasingly important aspect of the fashion industry. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Textiles for the Home is the study of the many fabrications used in the home furnishings industry. This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of the fiber properties and construction of materials used in bedding, bath and upholstery products. Dyeing, printing and finishing methods for home furnishings textiles will be analyzed with the use of a fabric swatch kit. In addition, the global nature of the textile industry, along with environmental impacts of textile production, will be explored. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Buyers are a central position for any retailer. This course will take students through the basics of a buyer’s job from buying the right product, pricing the product, merchandising the product and working with resources to select the product. Students will develop an understanding of the basic financial concepts necessary for a buyer to achieve their sales and profitability plans. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course provides an overview of the expanding development of the Metaverse and its impact on the fashion ecosystem. Students will develop a robust understanding of the concepts that define Metaverse, the technologies that power it, and the future possibilities of use within the industry. Current examples of fashion brand challenges and responses to the consumer metaverse demand will also be explored. credit(s): 3
FASH 2612Sustainability and the Future of Fashion3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course introduces students to the concept, history and science of sustainability and its relationship within the business of fashion. Coursework topics focus on defining sustainability, understanding human-induced climate change in the environment, and the local and global effects fashion and industry has on the Earth and its peoples. Past, present, and future apparel supply chains, practices, and technologies will be examined and taught through class discussions and readings, hands-on learning, and through industry visits. Students will gain knowledge of sustainability practices and skills for fashion and related businesses. credit(s): 3
FASH 2615Fashion Scholarship Foundation (FSF) Case Study3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Students who meet FSF GPA requirements are invited to apply to participate in this course. Applicants must submit an essay for review. Students who are selected for the course will then compete for a monetary Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) scholarship by completing a case study provided by the FSF that deals with a current industry issue. The case study will be judged by executives in the retail industry, based on criteria specified by the FSF. This course is open to sophomores and juniors and seniors who meet FSF graduation date requirements. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course introduces students to the array of creative and strategic merchandising and marketing functions in the digital commerce space. Businesses like Amazon, Farfetch, Uniqlo and Zola all interface with consumers through the merchandising and marketing of various product categories and content storytelling. These online drivers move towards enhancing the user experience and building a unique customer value relationship, an integral element of commerce in the global economy. Students will gain a deeper understanding of e-commerce best business practices, advancements in mobile shopping technology and the creation of a roadmap to a successful e-commerce experience. Learning will be supported by industry speakers from within many areas of fashion and related businesses. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing The opportunity to develop a successful new retail business has never been greater. Technology, global connectivity, and a few new generations of consumers, have enabled brands to develop and grow by providing experiences that were unthinkable a few short years ago. This course will explore the many ways businesses have adapted to these new realities, both online and in traditional brick and mortar environments. Creating and managing an effective customer experience requires a strategic, multi -disciplinary approach -and a good dose of creativity. This course will rely on class discussions and field work as a basis for developing a new experiential concept. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Bridal, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Pet Products, Wellness and Subscription/Rental Models are all growing businesses in today’s global economy and will be highlighted in this course. These markets will be explored from idea generation to product concept and through a direct to consumer, wholesale and omnichannel lens. Guest speakers and field visits will provide unique perspective and application to the supply chain. Interactive projects and an examination into the many career opportunities will shape the narrative that–Fashion is bigger than you think. credit(s): 3
FASH 2626Business and Creativity at Work in Fashion3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing In this course, students will explore the intersection of people, business practices, creativity, and technology throughout/across the supply chain. Through hands-on projects and scenarios, students will experience how connecting and collaborating are key in the workplace. Students will build cross-functional partnerships with the design, merchandising and financial teams and adapt to the evolving fashion and lifestyle business. credit(s): 3
FASH 2627Game Day and Concert Style: How Sports and Music Shape Fashion Culture3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course explores how athletes and musicians have become powerful fashion tastemakers, shaping culture, consumer behavior, and the business of style. Through game day looks, stage and off-stage style, collaborations, and brand extensions, students examine how sports and entertainment figures use fashion as a platform to build personal brands, influence trends, and launch successful ventures. Students analyze real-world case studies at the intersection of sports, music, fashion, and commerce, gaining insight into how cultural influence translates into brand value and business opportunity. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Merchandising Concepts and Practices teaches students the core concepts of fashion merchandising: how the fashion industry brings products to market. Topics will include target market analysis, trend forecasting, data analytics, pricing strategies, assortment planning, and global supply chain strategies. Students learn to apply these concepts through a series of activities, reading materials, and projects that mirror current industry practices. credit(s): 3
FASH 2710HHonors Merchandising Concepts and Practices3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Merchandising Concepts and Practices teaches students the core concepts of fashion merchandising: how the fashion industry brings products to market. Topics will include target market analysis, trend forecasting, data analytics, pricing strategies, assortment planning, and global supply chain strategies. Students learn to apply these concepts through a series of activities, reading materials, and projects that mirror current industry practices. credit(s): 3
FASH 1110 and enrollment in the Fashion Scholars Program, or by permission of the Department Chair
FASH 2711Storytelling for Sustainability3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Building on the principles learned in Sustainability and the Future of Fashion, this course further prepares students for a position as a sustainable thinker and change agent. Using written, verbal, digital and physical techniques, students will create stories to drive awareness and action around the need for organizations, and businesses to work towards urgent responsible and sustainable change. Students will review and evaluate current practices as a basis for developing their own stories, which will be shared in both lecture and workshop formats. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Retail Disruption is a course designed to provide upperclassmen with a unique perspective on the shifts that are re-defining the industry, and the opportunities they provide. Offered in a hybrid format, the course will blend retail site visits with both online and classroom discussion. Particular emphasis will be placed on the impact of technology and emerging retail formats on the consumer experience. credit(s): 3
FASH 2721The Creative Process in the Beauty Industry3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course is designed to introduce students to the creative process in the Beauty Industry. They will learn about designing logos and packaging in fragrance, skincare and makeup, developing advertising, social media, blogs and creating a retail environment through merchandising and store design studies. Students will be encouraged to develop their own creativity, sense of product development and innovation and deepen their knowledge of the beauty industry. Team effort and presentations skills will be nurtured during the semester. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Product Development and Merchandising is an essential function in today’s global, and digitally driven fashion business. In this course, students will learn the dynamics of creative, technical and production planning as they conceptualize a seasonal fashion product collection for a target consumer. The role of product development in the apparel supply chain will also be explored. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Focusing on the study of styling techniques, students will gain expanded knowledge of professional styling and art direction for the digital market and print media. Topics studied include location scouting, concept building, shopping the market, casting and booking, set responsibilities and photo editing. Group photo shoots will be used to apply these skills and build a personal portfolio. credit(s): 3
FASH 3318Advanced Sustainable Practices in Fashion3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course aims at enhancing students’ understanding, capacity and skills at applying sustainable principles, processes, methodologies, and reporting practices. Students will work as green teams for a fashion company and investigate and research environmental, social, and sustainability topics with an emphasis on measuring, assessing, and minimizing environmental impacts of product supply chains and creating a relevant action plan for an existing brand. Students will further develop systems thinking practices and become adept at current sustainability platforms, so they are prepared to enter this expanding field and be ready to join sustainability teams at fashion and related businesses. credit(s): 3
FASH 3330Creative Direction and the Business of Fashion Styling3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This advanced styling course builds upon the knowledge gained in Fashion Styling Essentials and Advanced Fashion Styling. Focusing on the role of a Creative Director, students will learn the tools to successfully offer creative direction in print, digital and video campaigns, as well as classic editorial shoots. Topics studied include storyboarding, concept building, location scouting, and photographic layout. Students will be exposed ‘insider knowledge’ about the role of the Creative Director, as well as the practical applications necessary to succeed as a Creative Director. Group photo shoots will be used to apply these skills and build a professional-level personal portfolio. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Building upon the foundation and skills learned in Event Planning Essentials focuses on the business aspects of the field. Areas of study include strategies to plan, budget, produce, promote, execute and measure the success of events. Emphasis is placed on client and vendor relations, event marketing, promotion, social media, media relations/publicity and sponsorship. credit(s): 3
FASH 3510Global Perspectives in Retailing: From Primark to Prada3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course explores the important, and expanding, role Retailing plays in the global economy, with particular emphasis on the distinctions between existing and emerging markets, and between low price and luxury Retailers. The impact of culture on strategy and consumption will also be discussed, along with the various business models being employed around the world today. credit(s): 3
FASH 3515Advanced Buying and Planning for Fashion Buyers3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Hands on class where students act as buyers and planners in order to develop and complete a six-month plan, classification and assortment plans for a given department. Students will work on developing a sales, markdown, inventory and receipt plan to achieve goals set. “What if?” real-world results will be hypothesized and students will have to react to “real-time” results and will need to reproject future months based on sales trends provided to them. Classification and Assortment plans will be developed for the upcoming season prior to ‘going to market’. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course examines the differences between the retailing and buying functions for apparel versus non-apparel sectors of the industry. Retailing principles and promotional techniques unique to non-apparel retailers, inventory planning and control, logistics, buying, pricing, and visual presentation will be analyzed and discussed. The competitive marketplace will be examined to learn how existing retailers are entering this sector to increase their sales. The impact of the evolving non-apparel supply chain on retailers and the consumer will be addressed, and case studies and projects will be used as a means to apply theoretical concepts. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Accompanied by faculty members, students will visit an international retail centric city (for example, London) to study the factors involved in fashion retailing, product assortment differences and pricing analysis. Students will meet with key retailers to understand their strategies and business models. Students will compare and contrast the international experience to US based retailers by channel of distribution. Pre-requisite is FASH 1210. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) helps global fashion businesses organize their product information and bring structure to the product development processes. This course will utilize Gerber’s Yunique PLM computer program in the creation of Tech Packs for fashion apparel products. Students will create Tech Packs (Technical Package), containing pages of information that include color palettes, fabrications, costing, trims and garment specifications. In this course, students will take on the role acting as a Merchandiser/Product Developer working in the industry by learning the overall process of creating a style from start to finish. credit(s): 3
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course draws from the full spectrum of learning objectives students have developed from coursework in the major. Students are asked to integrate and apply knowledge, skills, and critical reasoning in a cumulative demonstration of ability. credit(s): 6
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing This course draws from the full spectrum of learning objectives students have developed from coursework in the major. Students are asked to integrate and apply knowledge, skills, and critical reasoning in a cumulative demonstration of ability. credit(s): 6
