Associate in Science Degree in Fashion Merchandising
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Total Units: 54 - 78
Term 1
15 - 18 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| FASH-64: Fashion/Retail Careers | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an introduction to the world of fashion and retailing through an in-depth study of the history of fashion, terminology, designers, apparel production and distribution, merchandising techniques, and career opportunities. Career development strategies including resumes, cover letters and interviewing will be addressed. |
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| FASH-74: Historic Costume | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the history of clothing and costume including the influence of historic attire on current fashion apparel. The course examines the impacts of social class, religion and political conditions on expression through dress. |
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| BUS-20: Intro. to Business | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is survey of business, providing a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization's policy and practices within the U.S. and a global society. Students will learn about how this business context (including issues such as ethics and sustainability) influences the primary areas of business including: organizational structure and design; leadership, human resource management, organized labor practices; marketing; organizational communication; technology; entrepreneurship; legal, accounting, financial practices; the stock and securities market; and therefore affect a business' ability to achieve its organizational goals. (C-ID BUS 110). |
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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | Recommended English placement varies. If student does not place into ENGL-2, it is recommended they start remedial English in term 1. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math Competency course selection determined by recommended placement. Math level V placement by Multiple Measures or test meets Math Competency. If Math Competency satisfied by placement, take an Area E course to satisfy the graduation requirement. | |
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Term 2
15 - 18 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BCIS-18: Intro to Business Technology | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is an examination of information and communication technologies used in today's businesses and the impact these technologies are having on today's workplaces. The course will include examination and application of a wide range of information and communication technology tools used to support and enhance business functions and processes. Focus will be placed on solving a variety of business problems, improving organizational productivity, and achieving the goals of business. |
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| FASH-6: Fibers-Fabric-Textiles | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to fibers and their origin, yarns, basic weaves and fabric finishes, with reference to fabric selection for use in fashion and interior design. Emphasis is placed on the selection, use and care of new fibers and fabrics. The course also examines the impacts of textile laws, regulations and trade agreements. |
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| ECON-25: Intro to Economics | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of basic economic concepts. Topics covered include supply and demand, firms' price and output decision making, government regulation, monetary and fiscal policy, current economic issues and factors related to international trade and economic growth. This course is intended for students not majoring in Business Administration. |
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| Butte Local Area E - Communication and Analytical Thinking or Elective (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Area E not required if student satisfied Math Competency with College Math coursework. | |
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| Butte Local Area F - Self-Integration (Select One) | 3 | ||
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Term 3
13.5 - 23.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| FASH-18: Visual Merchandising | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of visual merchandising. Utilizing basic techniques, students create miniature displays, interior displays, and full-scale window productions. Students study current trends and analyze local retail displays. |
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| BUS-50: Sales in Today's World | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces personal selling concepts, processes and tools. It emphasizes the importance of ethical, professional conduct; an understanding of consumer behavior; needs-satisfaction selling; and effective two-way communication. Students learn how to find and qualify prospects; establish rapport; ask questions to determine customers' needs; present pertinent product/service features, advantages and benefits; overcome buyers' objections; and close the sale. Students will participate (as buyers, sellers and critical observers) in interactive sales presentations. |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 3 | BUS-35 double counts as multicultural competency course for graduation. | |
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| Butte Local Area A - Natural Science (Select One) | 1 - 5 | ||
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Multicultural Breadth Competency or Elective (Select One) | 3 - 8 | Multicultural choice if BUS-35 not chosen as major elective | |
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Term 4
10.5 - 18.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| FASH-80: Retail Fashion Buying | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the process of buying fashion merchandise for ultimate purchase by consumers. Topics include the principles and practical application of fashion buying, the role of the fashion buyer and the techniques of handling the complete buying-selling cycle. |
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| FASH-90: Fashion Promotions | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to contemporary fashion productions including fashion shows, fashion videos, and retail promotions. Students will learn how to plan and produce various aspects of the promotion including the staging, lighting, music, models, modeling, writing commentary, and rehearsals. |
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| FASH-99: Work Experience-FASH | 1 - 8 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Permission of Cooperative Work Experience Education instructor and employment supervisor Career Work Experience (CWE) is a course that gives students the opportunity to earn both a grade and units for what they learn on the job related to their vocational major while gaining practical work experience. Students may earn one semester unit of college credit in this course for every sixty hours of unpaid work experience (60-480 hours unpaid) or seventy-five hours of paid work experience (75-600 hours paid). Students may earn a maximum of sixteen units for all types of Work Experience. |
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| BUS-66: Retail Management | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course presents essential concepts in the retailing field, from store location and organization to the purchase, handling, display, pricing and advertising of merchandise. Emphasis is placed on the practical concepts of retail management. |
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Elective | Only if needed to complete overall 60 units required for associates degree. | ||
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