Fashion Merchandising and Design

Fashion Merchandising and Design

Clothing is a necessity of every day life.  The fashion industry is about delivering a product to a dynamic marketplace that will satisfy the consumer's clothing needs and wants.  Tho equip the student of fashion with the knowledge base necessary to perform effectively in the marketplace arena, the program design focuses on creating, distribution, and selling a fashion product.

Through a variety of activities and unique learning tools, students develop critical thinking skills while also gaining valuable experience that will benefit them as they transition from students to professionals.

Students study a core of fashion-related courses including, but not limited to: Fashion Industry, Fashion History, and Apparel Design.  Students focus on the marketplace through: Retailing, Advertising & Sales Promotion, and Visual Presentation & Store Design. Additionally, a minor in marketing from the School of Business is included in the requirements for the major.

For more information or
to visit the department, contact
Linda McGoldrick, MS, CFCS
Associate Professor, Family and Consumer Sciences
865-471-3541
lmcgoldrick@cn.edu