COM 401-402 Independent Study (1-3) Advanced research in a chosen area of communication study or advanced writing in a specific mode. (Agreed upon by the student and instructor, with permission of the department.) COM 403 Field Experience in Public Relations (3) Practical experience in publicity and public relations under professional supervision. (Agreed upon by the student and supervisor, with permission of the department.) COM 405 Theatre Internship II (3) Practical experience in play direction or stage management under the supervision of the faculty director. COM 406 Communication Seminar and Field Experience (3) Practical experience in chosen areas of interest in communication under professional supervision. Students also participate in seminars led by department faculty. (Prerequisite: COM 305) COM 404 Theatre Internship I (3) Practical experience in play direction or stage management under the supervision of the faculty director. 62
Fashion–Family and Consumer Sciences Sister Denise M. Mollica, Chair Letecia McKinney Sister Marie Albert Kunberger, Emerita OUTCOMES The Department of Fashion–Family and Consumer Sciences offers major curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. The courses are adapted to: • Prepare students for positions in business related to fashion merchandising • Meet the requirements of the Department of Education for certification to teach Family and Consumer Sciences from Kindergarten through 12th grade* • Meet the requirements of the Department of Education for certification in early childhood and elementary education* *For those students who have a baccalaureate degree, these programs can be completed without earning an additional degree. Courses required will vary based on transcript evaluation. It may be possible to take some courses at the graduate as well as undergraduate levels. REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR Required of all candidates: MATH 101-102 or 203-204; CHE 101-102. The department offers three areas of specialization. • Fashion Merchandising (BS): FMD 101, 126, 206, 308, 309, 320, 324, 328, 334, 337, 340, 341; ECO 203 and PSY 345 (fulfill social science requirements); ACC 201; BUS 235, 301, 315, 360; MKT 309. Students will obtain a minor in business when completing this program. • Family and Consumer Sciences Education (N-12) (BS): FNU 109, 208, 212; FMD 101, 308, 309; FCS 218, 219, 323, 324; EDU 361; SOC 306 and PSY 324 (fulfill social science requirements). (See Education Department requirements - contact department regarding minimum grades required for certification.) • Family and Consumer Sciences Education (Early Childhood and Elementary Education (BS): FNU109, 208, 212; FMD 101, 308/309; FCS 218, 219; SOC 306 and PSY 324 (fulfill social science requirements). (See Education Department requirements - contact department regarding minimum grades required for certification.) REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR • Fashion Merchandising: FMD 126, 308, 309, 320, 324, 328. REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE • Fashion Merchandising (AS): FMD 101, 126, 206, 308, 309, 320, 324, 328, and 340; MKT 309; BUS 235 and 360; HIST 115 or 116; ECO 203; MATH (six credits); ACC 201 FASHION MERCHANDISING FMD 101 Apparel Construction and Design (3) Study of the aesthetic, cultural, socio-psychological, and economic factors related to clothing and design along with the techniques involved in the selection and care of fashion fabrics, use of commercial patterns, and methods of garment construction. 1 hour lecture, 4 hours laboratory. FMD 126 Introduction to Fashion Merchandising (3) Comprehensive study of the fashion industry. FMD 206 Flat-Pattern Making and Designing (3) Principles of design applied in the development of original designs by flat pattern methods. 1 hour lecture, 4 hours laboratory. (Prerequisite: FMD101) FMD 210 Fashion Design (3) Students will apply elements of fashion illustration through hand drawing in ink and other media. Computer software will provide students the opportunity to demonstrate the basics of apparel design utilized in the fashion industry. FMD 308 Interior Design (3) A study of the fundamentals of design as applied to the home. Development of living units to meet varied psychological, economic, and spatial needs throughout the life cycle. (See ART 308) FMD 309 Textiles (3) Analysis of fabrics from the seven basic concepts of fabric performance; namely, fiber content, yarn construction, fabric construction, finishes, applied surface design, dyeing and printing, and the basic components of construction. FMD 320 Visual Merchandising (3) A study of the importance of eye appeal and consumer buying habits in the fashion industry. Creation of displays using principles and techniques of visual merchandising (See ART 320) FMD 324 History of Costume (3) Study of historic costume from ancient times to the present day with emphasis on the geographical, political, religious, and social factors which affected the clothing worn. FMD 328 Buying Principles and Practices (3) In-depth study of the purchasing functions and responsibilities of the buyer. Analysis of buying plans based on merchandise assortment and dollar planning. (Prerequisite: BUS 235) FMD 331 Independent Study in Fashion Merchandising I (1-3) Individual reading and research with the permission and under the guidance of a member of the faculty. FMD 332 Independent Study in Fashion Merchandising II (1-3) Individual reading and research with the permission and under the guidance of a member of the faculty. FMD 334 Fashion Seminar (3) In-depth study, analysis, and presentation of assignments related to the fashion industry. (Prerequisites: FMD 126; 328) FMD 337 Fashion Field Experience (3) Off-campus experience in the fashion industry arranged in consultation with instructor. FMD 340 Computer Aided Design (3) An introductory course in pattern making, grading, and marker making using the computer as a tool. (Prerequisite: FMD 206) FMD 341 Fashion Show Production (3) Student-produced fashion show with projects to include developing budgets, publicity and advertising, fundraising, coordinating models, creating / coordinating staging and backdrop, choreography, music, and lighting. (Prerequisite: FMD 320) 63
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