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  • 4.00 Credits

    Co-requisite: For students enrolled in the Fashion Design program: FM 170. (No co-requisite if taken as a free elective.) In Clothing Construction I students will complete practical projects in fabricating garments where they will learn principles and techniques of garment construction. They will be instructed in cutting, matching, hand sewing and industrial machine stitching, combined with training in lining, pressing, detailing and fi nishing a skirt and top.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Co-requisite: FM 160. In Pattern Making I students will complete practical projects in pattern drafting where they will create fl at patterns and muslin garments for a basic skirt and shell top. In addition, students will produce patterns for a variety of skirt, bodice, and sleeve styles.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: FM 160. Co-requisite: For students enrolled in the Fashion Design program: FM 171. (No co-requisite if taken as a free elective.) This course is a continuation of Clothing Construction I. Students will construct a blouse and trousers. Each student will create these garments after selecting and preparing appropriate fabric. There will also be advanced instruction in cutting, matching, hand sewing and industrial machine stitching, combined with lining, pressing, detailing, and fi nishing garments.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: FM 160 and FM 161. Co-requisite: FM 170. This course is a continuation of Pattern Making I. Students will concentrate on the principles, techniques, and practice of making patterns for blouses and trousers. Each student will complete practical projects in pattern drafting where they will create fl at patterns and muslin garments for a blouse and trousers. In addition, students will produce patterns for a variety of pants, bodice, and sleeve styles.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: A 2.3 cum and completion of 30 credits in the Fashion Merchandising program or permission of the Fashion Institute Chair. An elective work experience (minimum of 120 hours) for second-year Fashion Merchandising students in a retail/fashion-related establishment. Each student is required to formulate a resume, write an introductory cover letter, participate in professional interviews, and set objectives for the work experience. In addition to self evaluation through a journal, the intern is assessed by the site supervisor and the faculty advisor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the process of designing apparel. Basic elements of line, color, and design are applied to weekly projects. Students will follow key merchandising procedures from design conception to marketing their garments for a particular customer. Sources of inspiration, color forecasting, presentation techniques, and portfolio development are emphasized. Museum visits to study art as design inspiration is required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Co-requisite: FM 160, FM 161 The objective of this course is to explore illustration techniques for the fashion industry. A variety of media will be used, including pen, pencil, markers, and color washes. Focus will be on individual illustrative style, which will be enhanced by studying and analyzing well-known fashion illustrators.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is a workshop experience centered on the presentation of fashion. Students analyze sources of information and apply their fi ndings through involvement in fashion presentations with a culminating experience based on he production of one large professional fashion show. This course develops an understanding of budgeting, planning, promoting, and coordinating fashion presentations. Also studied is the identifi cation of fashion trends and their development.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: FM 102, FM 220 In this course the student is introduced to the development of merchandising techniques through the practical application of math, buying, advertising, promotion, display, management, selling, operations and control. These aspects are studied in relation to increasing customer service and profi t margin. A computerized inventory control package is integrated into this course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    The strategic approach to retailing, and planning to meet objectives is the basis of sound retail management. This course examines the management strategies within the retail industry. The key topics include market research, target customer identifi cation, store location analysis, merchandise management, the impact of retailing on the economy, promotional strategies, human resource and fi nancial management. A detailed plan including website and internet channels of distribution for a prospective retail operation is required.
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