Interested in our Fashion Program?

Fashion Design and Merchandising prepares students for entry-level positions in the wholesale or retail fashion industry. The program emphasizes basic principles of design, product development, knowledge of the fashion business, presentation techniques and computer-assisted design. Students are prepared to begin careers in fashion design, fashion merchandising, buying and sales.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Sketch an original design, create a pattern, select appropriate fabric, and construct a garment using professional techniques.
• Communicate effective customer service strategies, sales techniques, and general business and marketing practices, including apparel fabrication and quality indicators.
• Describe knowledge, skills and abilities pertinent to careers in fashion merchandising and produce examples of those skills such as a buying plan or marketing plan.
• Develop portfolio quality design work using sound fundamentals and appropriate technology.

Registration Information:

Consult the current schedule of classes for information about when these courses are offered.

Students register for classes online through WebReg. If you need assistance please feel free to contact Admissions & Records or review our WebReg Procedures.