Fashion Merchandising - Certificate of Achievement
Plan Code: 3326
This program focuses on fundamental apparel development and technical skills preparing students for an entry-level position in the field of fashion buying, merchandising, product development, sourcing, production, retail sales and management, and fashion promotion. This comprehensive course of study introduces technology throughout the merchandising and planning process and explores sourcing and the global supply chain. Students complete a series of required courses and then choose an option in either Buying or Product Development.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Create an environment that promotes critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, soft skills, multicultural and global awareness that provides career opportunities in fashion.
- Analyze fashion trends and textiles, apply retail merchandising and buying principles, and obtain technical skills for apparel development.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| FASH 3 | Intro to Careers in Design/Merchandising | 2 |
| FASH 5 | Product Development | 2 |
| FASH 9 | Clothing Selection | 3 |
| FASH 10 | Textile Fibers and Fabrics | 3 |
| FASH 20 | Introduction to the Fashion Industry | 3 |
| FASH 23 | Fashion/Merchandise Buying | 4 |
| FASH 24 | Fundamentals of Apparel Construction | 3 |
| FASH 32 | History of Fashion | 3 |
| FASH 41 | Fashion Promotion | 3 |
| FASH 45 | Digital Fashion Illustration | 3 |
| FASH 271WE | Work Experience-Fashion Design | 1-4 |
| Subtotal Units | 30-33 | |
| IN ADDITION, choose emphasis in Option 1 (Buying) or Option 2 (Product Development): | ||
| Option 1: Buying | ||
Complete SIX (6) units from the following: | ||
| Computer Information Competency (1) | ||
| Trend Forecasting (1) | ||
| Fashion Portfolio Development (2) | ||
| Salesmanship (3) | ||
| Marketing Communications (3) | ||
| Introduction to International Business (3) | ||
| Export-Import Business Practices (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units for Option 1 | 6 | |
| Option 2: Product Development | ||
Complete SIX (6) units from the following: | ||
| Computer Information Competency (1) | ||
| Production Sewing (1.5) | ||
| Flat Pattern Drafting (3) | ||
| Garment Technical Packages (1) | ||
| Advanced Digital Fashion Illustration (1.5) | ||
| 3D Fashion Design (3) | ||
| Fashion Portfolio Development (2) | ||
| Introduction to International Business (3) | ||
| Export-Import Business Practices (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units for Option 2 | 6 | |
| Total Units | 36-39 | |