Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Merchandising 1
- Course Description: This introductory course includes the study of textiles, clothing design, visual merchandising, advertising, and marketing, with a stronger emphasis placed on design, marketing basics, and the fashion industry. Real-World applications include a trip to Chicago to visit designer showrooms and post-secondary fashion schools, as well as participation in planning the annual charity fashion show that the class puts together each year. Along with the marketing, design, and merchandising taught in the class, students will also learn about the sewing machine and basic sewing techniques to accompany the design
- Prerequisites: none
- Foundational Skills: Business and marketing, fashion marketing, sales and pricing strategies
- Certification(s): National Retail Federation (NRF) Customer Service
Fashion Merchandising 2
- Course Description: This second-year course is a continuation of the study of textiles, clothing design, visual merchandising, advertising, and marketing, with a stronger emphasis placed on leadership, marketing, and fashion show planning, This class plans the entire spring charity fashion show. Real-world applications include a trip to Chicago to visit designer showrooms and post-secondary fashion schools. Students also have the opportunity to direct the annual charity fashion show that the class puts together each year. Along with the marketing, design, and merchandising taught in the class, students will also learn more complex sewing techniques to accompany the design portion of the class. This class is a hands-on, project-based class.
- Prerequisites: Fashion Merchandising 1
- Foundational Skills: Visual presentation, styling techniques, and sustainability in fashion
- Certification(s): National Retail Foundation (NRF) Customer Service