Fashion Merchandising, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Fashion Merchandising program, the student demonstrates the basic skills and knowledge required for careers in the Fashion Industry. Completion of this certificate opens and expands employment opportunities in the field of fashion.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students demonstrate an understanding of the origins and history of fashion and trends.
  2. Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between current fashion trends and cultural, social, political, technological and environmental issues.
  3. Students analyze and evaluate the effects of changing demographics and psychographics on consumer behavior in relation to fashion and related products in today's market.

Core Requirements

Complete 32 units

FASHION 002

Introduction to the Fashion Industry

3

FASHION 004

Fashion Product Analysis

3

FASHION 008

History of Fashion to the Twentieth Century

3

FASHION 009

History of Fashion from the Twentieth Century to Present

3

FASHION 010

Clothing and Culture

3

FASHION 018/ ID 018

Consumer Behavior in Fashion and Interiors

3

FASHION 019/ ID 019

Retailing Fashion and Interiors

3

FASHION 021/ ID 021

Trend Forecasting for Fashion and Interiors

2

FASHION 022

Fashion Promotion and Marketing

3

FASHION 024

Visual Merchandising/Store Design I

3

FASHION 028A

Fashion Event Production

3

Minimum Units Required: 32

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.