Course Descriptions

Classroom experiences will vary each semester and, in many cases, prerequisites apply. All your New York City courses are 3 credit hours except for NY Fashion Design Studio I and II. You should consult your academic advisor to determine how this experience will count toward your degree. Course offerings vary semester to semester depending on faculty availability and enrollment.

COURSES

Summer:

  • Fashion in the Media - FDM 35080 (3 Credits)
  • Internship in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising - FDM 45192 & 45292 (3 Credits)
  • New York Study Tour  - FDM 45590 (3 Credits)   ***REQUIRED***
  • Visual Merchandising and Display - FDM 35063 (3 Credits)

Fall and Spring:

  • Computer Applications in Retailing - FDM 35270 (3 Credits)
  • Contemporary Fashion Designers - FDM 35010 (3 Credits)
  • Fashion Entrepreneurship - FDM 35280 (3 Credits)
  • Fashion Forecasting - FDM 35011 (3 Credits)
  • Fashion in the Media - FDM 35080 (3 Credits)
  • Internship in Fashion Design and Merchandising - FDM 45192 & 45292  (3 Credits)
  • New York Fashion Design Studio  I - FDM 30190 (6 Credits)
  • New York Fashion Design Studio II -   FDM 30290 (6 Credits)
  • New York Study Tour - FDM 45590 (3 Credits) *Required*
  • Product Development in the Fashion Industry - FDM 30260 (3 Credits)
  • Visual Merchandising and Display - FDM 35063 (3 Credits)

Senior Coursework (Fall Semester Only):

  • Fashion Marketing - FDM 40270 (3 Credits)
  • Fashion Portfolio I - FDM 40121 (3 Credits)
  • Fashion Studio III  - FDM 40141 (3 Credits)
  • Knitwear Design - FDM 30155 (3 Credits)
  • Study Tour: Field Experience NYC Studio Senior Students - FDM 45392 (3 Credits) *Required* 
  • Seminar in Fashion Merchandising (WIC) - FDM 40291 (3 Credits)
  • Textiles and Apparel in the Global Economy – FDM 45012

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS