Fashion Merchandising

Fashion Merchandising

Fashion Merchandising 1

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

Prerequisite: none

Fashion Merchandising 2

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.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Fashion Merchandising 1.