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