3.00 Credits
An introduction to the broad and ever-changing fashion industry. Study topics include creative process, aesthetics, and elements and principles of design, and how they are applied apparel design, textile technology, production, merchandising, and buying and retail strategies. Additionally, fashion history, socioeconomics, trade, sustainability, and career opportunities are covered. Students will acquire a general understanding of the fashion industry's many disparate facets. Semester(s): All