Fashion Merchandising
Course
Descriptions
| RET 105
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Introduction to the Fashion Industry |
3 credits |
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This survey course covers the history, characteristics
and global interrelationships of all segments of the fashion industry. The
course explores how fiber, textile and apparel producers, retailers and home
furnishings companies, merchandise and market their products within the
industry and to the ultimate consumer. Class hrs. 3.
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| RET 112
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Merchandise Planning and Control |
3
credits |
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A study of modern inventory control systems, this
course provides an understanding of the concepts and calculations necessary
in successful merchandising, and familiarizes students with the terminology
in operating statements, retail method of inventory, planning seasonal
purchases, methods of figuring markups, turnover, stock-sales ratios,
open-to-buy, markdowns and terms of sale. Development policies and
procedures used in retailing, with emphasis on retail mathematics. Class
hrs. 3. Prerequisites: MATH
110B
College Algebra and ACC
119 Financial Accounting. Offered spring semester.
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| RET 115 |
CAD for Fashion Design |
3 credits |
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This course involves the study of form, line,
balance, tone, shade, value, and pattern with reference to the human
figure and its costume. The computer-based hands on assignments utilize
Design CAD and Fashion Illustration software to produce textile designs,
and color stories for merchandising and design presentations. Class hrs.
3. Prerequisite: DP 103 Computer Information Systems.
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| RET 205
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Textiles
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3 credits |
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This course is designed to give an overview of
textiles, a study of natural and man-made fibers, and the properties which
affect fabric performance; methods of production as they relate to yarns,
dyes, and finishes of the final product. New developments in the textile
industry are emphasized. Class hrs. 3. Offered fall semester.
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| RET 206
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Visual
Merchandising and Display |
3
credits |
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This course introduces the basic elements of design
related to promoting fashion merchandise. Topics include exterior and
interior display, their coordination with other related departments, the use
of color, equipment and display materials, lighting and sources of supply.
Store fixtures, design fundamentals, and display principles are studied
throughout analysis of interior and exterior displays and to give shape and
substance to student ideas by the planning, installation, and evaluation of
a series of displays. Class hrs. 3. Prerequisite: RET 105 Introduction to
Fashion Industry. Offered spring semester.
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| RET 207
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Retail
Management/Fashion Internship |
3
credits |
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A paid work-study arrangement between the department
and business/industry, retail stores, buying offices, and ad agencies, among
others. Approval and recommendation of Curriculum Chair required. All hours
are completed off-campus at the job location.
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