Fashion & Retail Management
Students first build a basic foundation in drawing and design, as well as learning software for the applied arts. They continue with studies in the history of fashion, along with modern fashion illustration concepts and techniques, and the relationships between clothing design and social, political, economic, and geographic factors. Students also learn the basics of clothing design and construction, from fabrics and trims to the role of the designer in the manufacturing process. Basic business principles from retail math to the elements of retail operation and technology to sales and event promotion round out the program.