Description:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to exhibit knowledge and work-based skill inherent to fashion retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing. The student will have opportunities to apply knowledge gained in prior courses analyzing industry topics. This capstone course will review and evaluate competencies that are essential for employment in the fashion industry. This course is required for the Fashion Merchandising program. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. This course is typically taught in the spring semester.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Explain the effects of demographic and economic trends on fashion products and markets.
2. Describe the impact of societal issues on fashion products and markets.
3. Explain market segmentation and its application to identify target market.
4. Apply market research to evaluate and forecast trends.
5. Define fashion terms.
6. Explain the structure of the fashion industry.
7. Explain the use and care of textile fabrics.
8. Identify fabric performance characteristics that consumers want in the use and care of merchandise.
9. Discuss new developments and trends in the textile industry.
10. Demonstrate ability to design a line of apparel by using a CAD program.
11. Explain the impact of a global marketplace.
12. Demonstrate an awareness of government and international regulations.
13. Explain the role of international and domestic fashion centers.
14. Identify types of retail operations.
15. Demonstrate effective sales techniques.
16. Demonstrate ability to figure sales cost, discounts and commissions.
17. Explain the objectives in marketing communications.
18. Demonstrate ability to apply design principles and elements in apparel design and visual merchandising.
19. Demonstrate proper interview techniques.
20. Demonstrate ability to develop appropriate resume.
21. Demonstrate ability to set realistic short-term and long-term goals.
22. Demonstrate workplace skills.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. The Nature of Fashion Industry
   A. Identify the effect of demographics on the fashion industry.
   B. Describe the effects of economic conditions on the fashion
industry.
   C. Describe the effects of societal issues on the fashion industry.
   D. Identify target markets within the fashion industry.
   E. Identify fashion cycles.
   F. Forecast trends within the fashion industry.
   G. Define fashion trends.
   H. Define the structure of fashion industry.

II. Textile Industry
   A. Define the use and care of textile fabrics.
   B. Identify consumer wants and needs for textiles.
   C. Explain the history of textile development.

III. Apparel Production
   A. Identify the design process.
   B. Explain the costing process of a garment.
   C. Distinguish the role of computers in manufacturing.

IV. The Global Marketplace
   A. Describe governmental and international regulations impact on the
fashion industry.
   B. Identify international and domestic fashion centers.

V. Types of Retail Operations
   A. Define a specialty.
   B. Define a department store.
   C. Define a mass merchant.
   D. Define a multiple-unit store.

VI. Workplace Skills
   A. Create job search tools.
      1. Develop a personal resume.
      2. Demonstrate interview techniques.
   B. Set long-term and short-term career goals.
   C. Demonstrate managing resources.
      1. Time
      2. Materials
      3. Money
      4. Human resources
      5. Facility
   D. Demonstrate work ethics

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Examinations                50% of grade
Projects                    25% of grade
Case studies and role plays 25% of grade
                           100%

Caveats:

1. Students must pass all FASH courses with a grade of "C" or higher for the Fashion Merchandising and Fashion Design degrees.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.