Visual Merchandising Certificate (Spring 2012)
The visual merchandising certificate provides students with the opportunity to prepare for positions in the retail and wholesale market as display designers or visual merchandise managers.
Students must complete all FASH courses with a “C” or higher to be awarded the AAS degree.
Suggested/Sample Course Sequence
The sequence taken by the student may vary depending on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/ professional responsibilities.
(Major Code 7200; CIP Code 52.1902)
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FASH 121 | Fashion Fundamentals | 3 |
| FASH 125 | Visual Merchandising | 3 |
| MKT 121 | Retail Management | 3 |
| ITMD 127 | Elements of Floral Design | 1 |
Total Semester Hours: 10
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Elective | 3 | |
| ITMD 147 | Lighting Basics | 1 |
| Prerequisite: ITMD 121 with a grade of "C" or higher or FASH 125 | ||
| FASH 225 | Store Planning | 3 |
| Prerequisite: FASH 125 | ||
| FASH 283 | Fashion Internship I | 1 |
Total Semester Hours: 8
Fashion Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FASH 130 | Fashion Illustration I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ART 130 | ||
| FASH 132 | Marketing Communications | 3 |
| FASH 150 | Textiles | 3 |
| FASH 242 | Consumer Product Evaluation | 3 |
Total Program Hours: 18