COMPLETED COURSES FOCUSED IN FASHION AND RETAIL

RETAIL ENVIRONMENTS

Analyze the effects of environment stimuli on consumer behavior in various retail formats.
Analyze the effects of environment stimuli on consumer behavior for various demographic groups.
Use the principles and elements of design when analyzing consumer response to retail environments.
Analyze allocation and ordering of space for functional tasks of consumers.
Evaluate in-store retailer compliance with ADA codes and Universal Design Practices for all formats.
Develop recommendations for effective consumer behavior in existing retail environments.
Evaluate and develop environment stimuli to elicit specific behaviors.
Develop comprehensive design strategies for multi-faceted retail environments.

Effectively recognize, interpret, ad assess the strategies and challenges involved in development of social media strategy for the service organization
Create the proposal for the application and appraisal of information technology strategies use in the fashion, sport, and hospitality industries
Select and implement technology systems and social media strategy in fashion, sport, and hospitality settings.

To understand the breadth and depth of fashion forecasting process.
To understand the forces which contribute to innovation and fashion change.
To understand integrative forecasting processes used by executives in the apparel, textile, and related fashion industries thru case studies.
To access reliable information available in print, broadcast and internet sources.
Analyze and use them for comparative analysis in forecasting.
Develop skills in analyzing and interpreting information in planning and presenting the forecast for a business.

Describe major social, cultural, and ecological theories of appearance and presentation and apply them to contemporary situations
Identify and describe ways in which appearance influences human interaction
Identify ways that appearances communicate personality, role status, values, and attitudes
Identify and apply the elements and principles of design to appearance, environment, and advertising/art construction
Analyze clothing and environment alternatives in relationship to personality characteristics, psychographics and demographics
Demonstrate the ability to effectively combine design elements and principles through creative design projects
Identify current fashion trends and analyze them in relation to the social, economic, and cultural forces which influence them

Demonstrate an understanding of the business of fashion.
Identify and explain the social, psychological, economic, cultural and technological factors influencing fashion trends in textiles, apparel and products for the home and their adoption.
Identify and explain the organization, issues and trends of the U.S.Textile, Apparel, and Home Fashion Industries-from raw materials to the consumer.
Identify and explain the apparel production and distribution process.
Identify and explain factors that contribute to the development and operation of the textiles and apparel industries and the interdependency of these segments.
Identify career opportunities in the various segments of the textile, apparel and home furnishings industries.

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