Fashion Certificate

Required Courses

• APP 260 - Fashion Analysis and Design Credits: 3
• APP 111 - Visual Merchandising & Design Credits: 3
• APP 211 - Textiles Credits: 3
• MKT 160 - Principles of Retailing Credits: 3
• MKT 140 - Selling Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 15

These credits are applicable to the AAS degree in Fashion/Design  .

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

Approximate total textbook cost for the certificate is $750.

Students can expect to spend $100 - $150 per course on textbooks. Costs can be reduced by renting textbooks or
buying e-texts.

Approximate total for certificate: $2,895*

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

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Participate in a team effort in developing and promoting the sale of fashion merchandise.
• Design visual presentations to project seasonal trends that generate customer excitement.
• Work with customers in the development of career or leisure wardrobes.
• Merchandise the sales floor, planning merchandise placement and presentation.
• Demonstrate excellence in providing quality customer service.

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.
• Communicate enthusiastically about current fashion styles and trends.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

• The certificate coursework leads into either a Fashion diploma or Fashion/Design A.A.S. degree.
• Career areas are diverse in the fashion industry and jobs are numerous nationwide; continuing education teamed with related
   work experience leads to advancement opportunities.
• Work schedules may vary to include some evenings and weekend hours in retail careers.
• The fashion industry attracts individuals who enjoy variety in their jobs, regular people contact, an environment to be creative,
   and the ability to earn based on performance.

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