Fashion, Diploma

Program Details

Semester 1

• APP 261 - Fashion Industry Analysis Credits: 3
• APP 209 - Textile Science Credits: 3
• MKT 140 - Selling Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• Select 3 credits from Option 1 Credits: 3
• Select 3-4 credits from Option 2 Credits: 3-4

Semester 2

• APP 109 - Creative Design Foundations Credits: 3
• APP 235 - Visual Merchandising Studio Credits: 3
• MGT 147 - Leadership Development Credits: 3
• APP 600 - Industry Career Development Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 3 Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 4 Credits: 3

Semester 3

• APP 602 - Internship I Credits: 3
• MKT 160 - Principles of Retailing Credits: 3
• Select 3 Credits from Option 5   Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete the Diploma - 43*

*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits needed to satisfy the option requirements.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$178.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

The study tour to New York is offered every other Spring Semester. The study tour is exclusively for Fashion/Design majors.

Costs can be reduced by renting textbooks or buying e-texts.

Approximate total for program: $9,654-$9,804**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

For any type of fashion merchandising or management position:

• Coordinate a team effort in developing and promoting the sale of fashion merchandise.
• Design visual presentations to project seasonal trends that generate customer excitement.
• Develop promotional activities such as advertising, visual merchandising, and fashion shows to communicate a strong fashion image for the company.
• Recruit, lead and motivate members of the fashion merchandising team.
• Execute merchandising plan, including inventory and budget control, scheduling, store layout, markdowns, training employees, payroll and daily sales records.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Collaborate with coworkers to work effectively with customers.
• Work creatively with presentation of product lines.
• Project a fashionable and professional image.
• Coordinate colors, styles, fabrics and designs.
• Work within deadlines, schedules and merchandise plans.
• Communicate enthusiastically about current fashion styles and trends.

What Else Should I Consider about this Diploma program?

• Individuals with a good eye in design can go into a fashion-related career.
• The diploma major or the A.A.S. degree major may include an emphasis in apparel or interior design.
• Option of transferring to earn a four-year degree or go immediately into a fashion career.
• Internships are paid positions with pay dependent upon previous experience. Rapid advancement and salary increases follow.
• Work schedules may vary to include some evenings and weekend hours in fashion retail careers.
• Fashion career opportunities are numerous nationwide.
• A fashion career offers variety and flexibility. Jobs for career-oriented individuals are plentiful. Pay is based on salary plus bonuses with high earning potential.
• Average starting salary AAS - $30,000 (2012-2013 Placement Report).

Program Competencies

1. Employ the Elements & Principles of Design to create aesthetically pleasing projects
2. Articulate fashion industry knowledge successfully
3. Utilize the unique aspects of fashion marketing to develop strategic promotional plans in print, visual displays, online marketing, & events
4. Use industry resources
5. Apply the properties and characteristics of textiles to determine appropriate end uses
6. Discuss the history, theory, & cultural roles of fashion from a global perspective
7. Illustrate the fashion industry process from design concept to consumer

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