Liberal Arts & Sciences w/an option in Fashion Media & Merc

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FPM Undergraduate Associate of Science

Degree Title

Liberal Arts & Sciences w/an option in Fashion Media & Merc

Division

Science, Math & Technology

Degree Designation

Associate of Science

Undergraduate (UG)

Undergraduate

Program Description

This program prepares students for careers within the fashion marketing, merchandising, production and product development industry. The program is structured with the understanding that students will be electing to transfer to a four year university that specializes in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Production, Business and/or Marketing. Students will have the opportunity to explore employment opportunities within the apparel industry. Positions available with a 4 year education: Fashion Product Development, Fashion Production, Fashion Buying and Planning, Fashion Trend and Color Analyst, Fashion Stylist and Fashion Management. Students who wish to prepare for more technically-oriented or artistically expressive careers in fashion are encouraged to review the Associate in Applied Science Fashion Design program in this catalog.

Communicate knowledge of seasonal fashion, color, and fabric trends in consideration for the retail environment through handcrafted and digital presentations

Differentiate fiber, fabric and surface textures relating to textiles within the apparel and home fashion industry

Identify and describe fashion and costume through the context of historical periods

Assess apparel production specs through digital garment illustration

Apply accounting and economic concepts to the fashion industry