Introduction into the complexities of fashion presentations through the examination of industry clinics, shows, and publications.

The purpose of this course is to engross you in the fashion business and help you understand how fashion promotes, stimulates and encourages creativity within us. Topics range from exploring the early beginnings of fashion to the different types of career options in fashion.

Chronological study of costumes from ancient Egyptian to 20th-century styles. Emphasis on culture, art form, and climates are related to the cause and effect of costumes in each period.

Study of fibers, yarns, and weaves, fancy weaves, finishes and dyes. Students develop a familiarity with the application of fabrics in the apparel field. Prerequisites: CART 101 and 102.

Fundamentals of rendering to communicate fashion design ideas. Students learn to draw the male and female fashion figure. Students learn to utilize color, proportion, fabric and methods for making quick sketches to illustrate different styles. Prerequisites: CART 101 102 and 201.

Fosters the development of professional skills and techniques required for apparel construction. Prerequisites: CART 101 and 102.

Facets of visual merchandising including the make-up of a Visual Merchandising department and the associated aspects of visual identity. Prerequisites: CART 101 and 102.

Fundamentals of basic principles of flat patternmaking are covered, including slopers for collars, sleeves, bodices, skirts, and pants. Prerequisite: CFAS 240 or permission of instructor.

Comprehensive study integrating all phases of fashion marketing channels. Emphasis on the scope and importance of each phase and the necessity of identifying target markets and developing appropriate strategies. Prerequisites: CFAS 210 and CBUS 336.

The execution of a design from working sketch to a finished garment using draping techniques of fabric on the dress form. Prerequisite: CFAS 310 or permission of instructor.

Investigations into the principles for conducting wardrobe assessments, clothing clusters, and matching wardrobe to various personality types.

A continuation of Apparel Construction I with emphasis on design details. Instruction in basic manipulation of commercial patterns to create individual details, construction of fully lined unstructured garments in intermediate level fabrics. Prerequisites: CFAS 240

A capsulated overview of the field that identifies the industry¿s major components, products and processors, manufacturers and designers, retailers and promoters. Prerequisites: CFAS 210, 220 and 240.

Students develop expertise in technological line development by utilizing industry software. Prerequisites: CART 101, 102 and 277.

Introduction into developing and mastering mathematical techniques relative to a career in the retail buying arena. Prerequisites: CMAT 103 and 104, CFAS 440, and CFAS 314.

Study of the principles of fashion merchandising. Examines budgeting, marketing objectives, volume and profit, merchandise assortment planning, expenditure control, and inventory management. Case studies highlight problems of the fashion marketplace. Prerequisites: CMAT 103 and 104, CFAS 440, and CFAS 314.

A comprehensive course that allows students to apply skills in the development of a line of merchandise incorporating patternmaking, apparel construction and portfolio preparation. Prerequisite: CART 101,102, 201, CFAS 240, 310.

Involves the production of a full-scale fashion show featuring student designs and methods of promotion.

Students are presented opportunities to analyze decision-making in arriving at independent solutions to typical marketing problems. The presentations of actual cases are evaluated for weighing of factual data, disciplined thinking and rational conclusions.

The study of current fashion trends in the market. Learning to predict future trends through reporting strategies is a key component of the course.

Study of retail industry, emphasizing the interdependence of functional operations of stores, types of merchandising, and the interrelationship of the major facets of the industry and its markets. Prerequisites: CFAS 210, 220 and 250.

Capstone course for fashion design concentration students.

Can be taken up to three times. Student participation in a supervised fashion industry work experience to increase professional skills. Open only to majors.

Capstone course for fashion merchandising students.

In consultation with a department faculty member, upper-division students may select an appropriate subject to explore. The independent study requires each participating student, working with a department faculty member, to develop a proposal outlining the scope of the project and the hourly credit to be assigned.

Upper-division students explore topical issues in fashion design or merchandising.