Course Descriptions

FASH362 World Market: Textiles to Retailing

A study of U.S. and global trade in apparel and home furnishings. Trade principles, history, legislation, and importing/exporting are emphasized. Global statistics and trends in relation to the chain of the apparel and home furnishings industries are analyzed. Topics include multinational corporations, mergers, and world trade, and market analysis for fashion related companies including jewelry, cosmetics, footwear, fur, and children’s wear.

Prerequisite: FASH326 Fashion Merchandising: Theory and Distribution

 

FASH447 Apparel Industry Methods

The advanced study of professional techniques used in the production of apparel.  Course work includes: design criteria and process for developing a line of apparel for specific garment categories, fashion illustration, flat sketching, garment specification writing, sourcing, prototype evaluation, and grading.  Computerized illustration and flat sketching are taught.  Prerequisites: FASH342 Flat Pattern Design and ARTS357 Fashion Illustration.

 

FASH448 Tailoring

A laboratory course which emphasizes the comparison of couture and mass production tailoring methods, selection of fabrics, product standards, and fit.  Processes specific to womenswear and menswear are implemented.  Prerequisite: FASH243 Advanced Apparel Construction.

 

FASH449 Functional Clothing Design

The advanced study and analysis of apparel design with special attention to design lines and materials for specific end use.  Students research, design, develop patterns, and construct original garments in categories such as: active sportswear, swimwear, careerwear, protective apparel, childrenswear, and clothing for the handicapped.  Prerequisite: FASH342 Flat Pattern Design.

 

FASH452 Fashion Promotion

A study of promotional activities related to fashion merchandising.  Theory and application of visual display, special events, publicity, and advertising are emphasized.  Factors such as organizational philosophy, store image, and budgeting are considered.  Prerequisite: FASH326 Fashion Merchandising: Theory and Distribution.

 

FASH455 Case Studies in Fashion

A case methods course using real situations from existing textile, apparel, home furnishings, and retail companies.  Decision making using facts and concepts exhibited in each case is emphasized.  Underscored are factors such as executive responsibility, ethics, consequences, and pressures in the work place.  Field trips are an integral part of this course.  Prerequisite: FASH326 Fashion Merchandising: Theory and Distribution.

 

FASH464 Fashion Merchandising: Planning, Policies, and Implementation

An analysis of industry standards in a business plan for a model retail business. Concepts included are financial planning, store location, organizational structure, merchandise assortment, and financial structure of the apparel and home furnishings industries.  The role of the buyers and managers in policy making is analyzed.  Open-to-buy and pricing are calculated and evaluated.  Procedures and techniques practiced in assortment, movement of goods, customer service, security, and store policies are reviewed.  Prerequisite: FASH003 Field Study in Merchandising and FASH362  World Market: Textiles to Retailing or permission of instructor.

 

FASH487 Apparel Design Portfolio

A presentation requirement of Fashion Design and Retailing majors in the Apparel Design concentration.  The portfolio presentation must demonstrate the ability to design for a variety of garment categories; assemble ideas in an aesthetic and professional format; and integrate the components of design, fabric, and end use.  Prerequisites: FASH447 Apparel Industry Methods, Senior standing.

 

FASH490 Internship in Merchandising (two course credit)

A supervised full-time management level work experience in a retail-related establishment.  During this experience the student must work a minimum of 280 hours.  A weekly campus classroom component provides guidance for professional development.   A College supervisor and a representative from the retail establishment evaluate student performance.  Prerequisite:  2.5 QPA in all Consumer Sciences courses, senior status, departmental requirements completed.  Advance permission required.  Offered fall term only.  Apply by February 15 for fall term.

 

FASH493 Independent Study in Fashion Design and Retailing

An in-depth investigation in a specific topic relating to clothing, textiles, home furnishings, or design.  The student must submit a written proposal for the creative or written project to the faculty member who has agreed to be the supervising instructor.  Oral presentations and a final report required.  Prerequisite:  Junior or senior standing and permission of the instructor.

 

FASH495 Internship in Fashion Design and Retailing

(one or two course credits)

A supervised work experience in a professional area of clothing and textiles such as clothing, design, apparel or textile production, home furnishings, or related occupations.  The student must work a minimum of 140 hours for one course credit; a minimum of 280 hours for two course credits.  Prerequisite:  2.5 QPA in all Consumer Sciences courses, senior status, departmental requirements completed.  Advance permission required.  Apply by October 15 for spring term and February 15 for fall term.

 

 

Framingham State College

Consumer Sciences Department

Framingham, MA 01701