Fashion Industry Research Methods (WIC) - 40270 (3 Credits):
Examination of research methods used in the fashion industry. Introduction to research methods for the analysis of consumer needs and preferences and their application to materials, design and fashion retail decision-making strategies.

Fashion Portfolio I - 40121 (3 Credits):
Students in the course develop a professional design portfolio that will emphasize in-depth individual investigation of specific apparel markets, target customers and seasons, displaying various illustrative techniques. Croquis books, technical packets and line plans will be used. Prerequisites: FDM 30161 or FDM 30171 or FDM 30181; and FDM 30162 or FDM 30172 or FDM 30182. 

Seminar in Fashion Merchandising (WIC) - 40291 (3 Credits):
(Repeatable for credit) Capstone course in Fashion Merchandising. Builds and expands on all merchandising-related coursework with the goal of integrating content and applying it to real-life scenarios through critical thinking and analysis. A coherent portfolio demonstrating student efficacy with overall program content is completed. Prerequisites: FDM 30260, FDM 30262, FDM 35011 and FDM 35270. 

Textiles and Apparel in the Global Economy - 45012 (3 Credits):
Global perspective on the production and marketing of textiles and apparel; historical geographic and economic factors that influence the world trade in soft goods. Prerequisite: FDM 30262 and 35270.