EDUCATION
Relevant Course List
DIGITAL PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES
Introduction to industry standard software used to visually communicate information. Basic skills acquired include the development of line plan components, presentation techniques, and concept boards.
BASIC SEWING TECHNIQUES
Basic clothing construction theory, techniques and teaching methods covering basic garment components: collars, sleeves, bodices, pleats, etc.
SOCIO/CULTURAL ASPECTS OF APPAREL
The influence of cultural ideals and standards on dress. Clothing in relation to individual and group behavior patterns; personal and social meanings attributed to dress; and cultural patterns of technology, aesthetics, ritual, morality, and symbolism.
CONSUMER TEXTILES
Study of natural and synthetic textiles: generic classification, fiber-forming substances, morphology, fabrication, finishing and dying processes, properties and performances.
BUYING/ MERCHANDISING MATH
An introduction to the financial management of fashion products; mathematical applications using percentages, mark-ups, profit formulas, pricing principles, tracking inventory, and mathematical formulas used in all levels of apparel operations.
INTRO TO FASHION INDUSTRY
Overview of the history, structure, and operation of the fashion industry. Provides knowledge and skills for effective development in understanding the dynamics for the fashion industry.
PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
Principles of marketing class for non-business majors. Explores the function and processes of marketing, introducing students to the fundamental marketing concepts.
PRINCIPLES OF RETAILING
Introduction to retailing including retail stores, merchandising, operations, store location and layout, internal organization, buying, personnel management, inventory control, and sales promotion.
FASHION SHOW PRODUCTION
Preparation, production, and evaluation of special fashion related events. Professional learning experiences will include modeling techniques, organization and directing procedures.
FASHION TREND ANALYSIS
Fashion forecasting; reflecting the acceptance or rejection of trends; analysis of socio-economic, demographic, media, and fashion influences. Students will have an opportunity to travel to market.
PRINCIPLES OF SELLING
Introduction to selling, its role in the economy, the sales process, types of selling, planning the sale, and sales organization.
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS ART & DESIGN
This course introduces the use of digital media from the artist's perspective, covering basic skills in MAC OS, Windows, the Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
HISTORY OF FASHION
Historical changes in fashion and costume design from Egyptian period through Eastern civilization to present. Social, political and religious influences on fashions.
LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
An introduction to legal reasoning, ethics in business, the law of contracts, torts, agency, sales, bailments, and personal property.
APPAREL MANUFACTURING
Analysis and evaluation of apparel through manufacturing; specification development, seam/stitch classifications, apparel assembly, equipment capabilities and production processes, costing, strategic sourcing, and quality assurance. Consideration of consumer product expectations, sustainability and intended end-use will be evaluated throughout the course.
ADVANCED FASHION DESIGN
Fundamental concepts of flat pattern and draping design theories and techniques. Design and execution of draped and flat patterned samples and garment structures will be  required. Includes translation of garment ideas from conception through production and merchandising.
ADVANCED SEWING TECHNIQUES
Advanced apparel construction and techniques appropriate for a wide range of garment styles and textiles.
STYLE PRINCIPLES: BODY 2 STORE
Theory and practice of merchandise presentation from store windows and displays to merchandising on the body. Application of principles and elements of design and concept development to execution for a variety of mediums.
FASHION LINE DEVELOPMENT
Production of an apparel line from conceptualization to completion. Design concepts will be executed thru storyboards, identification of target market, merchandising strategy, and completion of muslin samples. A final project of three original designs will be show cased at the annual fashion show.
MERCHANDISE BUYING & PLANNING
Principles of buying and selling merchandise; analysis of consumer demand, stock inventories and open-to-buy.
PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
The function of the market system in the allocation of scarce resources, determination of prices and output in competitive and monopolistic markets, and distribution of income. The role of government in the market economy.
SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS
Developing spreadsheets for business and workplace environments.
NORTHWEST FIELD EXPERIENCES IN APPAREL & TEXTILES
An applied study of clothing, textiles, fashion merchandising, and design through regional field visits to meet with fashion professionals within a range of careers.
COSTUME & FASHION DRAWING
Sketching design ideas for theatrical costumes and street clothing in three-dimensional form with textural effects and color to present a realistic appearance on paper.
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
An introduction to the use of accounting information by managers. Topics included the use of accounting information for planning and control, performance evaluation, decision making, and the statement of cash flows, along with financial statement analysis.
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Principles of management class for non-business majors. Introduces students to the history and development of management ideas and contemporary practice. Overview of all the major elements of the managerial function.
APPLIED RESEARCH & EVALUATION
Basics of research design including problem identification, research and evaluation similarities and differences, sampling, survey development, methods and application, implementation, data analysis, and review of published research.
INTERNATIONAL RETAILING
This course examines the nature and characteristics of retailing and merchandising within an international context. The course integrates a comparative analysis from different countries.
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Selection of personnel, methods of training and retraining workers, wage policy, utilization of human resources, job training, administration of labor contracts, and public relations.