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  • 4.50 Credits

    This course is an overview of the production and utilization of fibers, yarns and fabrics. Emphasis is placed on the performance of textiles for specific end uses. (PT) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
  • 4.50 Credits

    This introductory course is designed to increase students' powers of observation, research and analysis of fashion. Students learn the vocabulary of the field, the structure of the industry, domestic and foreign designers, and historical as well as contemporary influences on fashion. The motivations of dress, theories of fashion adoption and the fashion lifecycle are explored as sources of information to establish fashion statements and forecast fashion trends. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
  • 4.50 Credits

    This course is an overview of the field of visual merchandising. Emphasis is placed on the importance of store image, color and composition, types of displays, and fixtures. Other topics include the use of mannequins, mannequin alternatives, signage and graphics, and floor plans. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides students with a method for evaluating the quality of ready-to-wear apparel. Using an industry approach, the course integrates the study of traditional clothing construction with that of apparel production. Making informed business decisions in fashion merchandising and marketing requires an understanding of how apparel is manufactured and an appreciation of the features that affect cost and quality. Prerequisite: RTL1010. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
  • 4.50 Credits

    This course explores the design process to inspire creativity and develop practical skills that bring design concepts to professional renderings. Topics include basic art principles, sources of inspiration, consumer profiling, color and fabric boards, line conceptualization and fashion presentation techniques. Each student presents a collection of original designs. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
  • 4.50 Credits

    The theory of fashion promotion is explored as it relates to the selling of fashion merchandise to the public. This course explores the nature of the fashion promotion industry and its use of the various media used to make the consumer aware of current trends and styles. The text addresses itself to the career-minded student who wants to be involved in the marketing, merchandising and promotion of fashion. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is offered in three components. One component is devoted to the mathematics of merchandising with its ramifications and effects on profitability and terms of sale. The second component is presented in seminar and case study format where students explore the importance of decision making and its effects at all levels of the retail industry. The third component is the industry field trips. Students are encouraged to examine personal and professional goals as they visit with local industry guests/hosts. Students are encouraged to network with industry speakers and begin planned career opportunities for the future. Prerequisites: RTL1005, RTL1020. (PT) (WI) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course students apply retail theory to real-world experiences. They develop appropriate attitudes and skills necessary for success in the retail environment. Sales management experience is the foundation of this course. Students also gain realistic and practical exposure to the merchandising, operations, and control functions of retailing. Prerequisite: RTL1005. (PT) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to give students laboratory experience in merchandising functions. Students participate in a simulated work environment under the supervision of faculty with expertise in the industry. Market analysis and trend research are included with "back of the house" simulations in buying, vendorcommunications, catalog operations and merchandise promotion modules. Prerequisite: RTL1005. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides the student with the principles that govern the movement of merchandise. Students are expected to know the environmental factors that influence the behavior of consumers and the techniques for determining and predicting merchandise cycles. This course outlines the merchandising activities and marketing trends of those industries involved with the production and providing of goods in the marketplace. The options of the buyer in making merchandise budgets, plans and decisions are presented. This background provides the basis for examining the merchandising activities and decisions expected of a buyer at the retail level. Buying activities are compared for a variety of retail settings. Prerequisite: RTL1005. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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