Minor: Fashion Studies, 18 Credits
This is an interdisciplinary minor combining business, arts, media and culture. Students take six courses, including required courses and electives. The minor will introduce students to the social, economic, cultural, psychological and historical aspects of fashion.
Learning Goals for the Minor in Fashion Studies:
Students in the Fashion Studies minor will achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Identify target markets, develop strategies and business plans for a fashion idea/product.
- Demonstrate an understanding of historical, cultural and economic trends in the fashion industry.
- Analyze the effect of media on consumer and fashion trends.
Requirements
Required Courses: (6 credits)
| BUS 225 | The Business of Fashion | 3 |
| BUS 331 | Fashion Marketing and Branding | 3 |
At least two of the following (6-12 credits)
| AIP 342 | Fashion, History and Society (CP) | 3 |
| BUS 311 | Visual Merchandising | 3 |
| BUS 329 | The Social Psychology of Dress | 3 |
| COMM 333 | Fashion, Media, and Culture | 3 |
Complete remaining credits from the following: (0-6 credits)
ART/THTR 299, ART/THTR 399, ART/THTR 499, BUS 299, BUS 399, BUS 499, COMM 299, COMM 399, COMM 499: Internship in Fashion
NOTE:
1)Since some of the courses in this program have pre-requisites, the specific program should be arranged in close collaboration with a faculty advisor.
2) No more than 3 internship credits may be counted towards the minor.
3)A student receiving a grade of D in a required or elective course for the minor, must repeat the course.
4) BA Business majors with a fashion marketing concentration may not minor in fashion studies.