work in style · this course provides skills and experience in retail operations, merchandising...
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Coordinate!Accessorize!
Dress up your career!
Here’s your chance to get an insider’s view
of the fashion industry, from designing
and creating your own clothes to buying
and promoting fashion related products.
Learn how to forecast fashion trends and
find out what it takes to be a successful
designer, buyer, visual merchandiser, or
stylist. Visit the heart of Manhattan’s
garment district and explore the many
different “fashion avenues” that this
exciting field has to offer!
FASHION MERCHANDISING AND DESIGN
Advanced college/trade school credit is available to qualifying students from the following institutions:
EASTERN LONG ISLAND ACADEMY OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
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COURSE CONTENTAPPAREL DESIGN Design Theory: Design Principles, Fashion History, Forecast Analysis, Figure Study, Illustration, Rendering / Presentation, DesignGarment Design: Market Study, Apparel Quality/Cost Analysis, Pattern Design, Sewing Techniques and Construction Individual Projects: Three or More Original Designs (casual, day wear, evening)Fashion Production: Spring Fashion Showcase of Student Project Designs and Local Retailer/Boutique Selections
RETAIL OPERATIONS Retail Store Organization: Merchandising, Finance and Control, Operations and Promotional Division ResponsibilitiesOperations Division: Store Image/Market, Customer Service, Financial Controls, Product Inventory, Personnel, Vendor Relations, Promotion, Layout/ Display and Housekeeping/SecurityCustomer Service: Profile/Market Segmentation, Merchandising Objectives, Service Policies, Sales Strategies, Inventory, Receipts ControlSpare Change: In-House Retail Boutique Providing Practical Exploration of Fashion Merchandising Curriculum
VISUAL MERCHANDISINGDisplay Design: Traffic Analysis, Market Impact, Calendar/Season, Theme, Composition, Floor Plans and Spec RenderingDisplay Techniques: Realistic, European and Exaggerated (lay-down, pin-up, and flying)Display Fixtures: Free Standing, Shadow Box, T-Walls, Structural Columns, Fascia, Display Counters, Platform, Shell Form, Risers and Build-ups Planning: Schedule, Physical Requirements, Tools and Supplies, Lighting Equipment and Reference Materials
COURSE TITLE: FASHION MERCHANDISING AND DESIGN
COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course provides skills and experience in retail operations, merchandising display and apparel design. Students cut, sew and design their own garments, demonstrate the forecasting of fashion, visually create a fashion display, illustrate sample garments for their portfolio, perform basic business procedures needed for any retail operation, and work cooperatively as a team member to run a successful retail store.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESAdvanced College StandingAssociate Degree in Marketing, Retail Business Management Baccalaureate Degree
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESSales Associate Pattern Maker Management Trainee Visual Merchandiser Publicity Assistant Buyer Fashion Coordinator Seamstress Display Designer Fashion StylistFashion Designer Fashion Teacher
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCOSTS .................................................. Approximately $120 for supplies and materialsLENGTH OF COURSE ............................. 1 or 2 yearsLOCATION ............................................ Gary D. Bixhorn Technical CenterCTE/ACADEMIC CREDIT ....................... 1 year = 1 credit ELA and 1 credit General Ed – Art
2 years = 1 credit ELA and 1 credit General Ed – Art(2 years = MAXIMUM 2 academic credits)
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