Fashion Merchandising, A.A.A.S.

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GRCC Program:

Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences

The Fashion Merchandising program prepares students for an exciting career in the ever-changing fashion world. The fashion evolution is fast-paced, reflecting personal image and interest. If you strive to set new directions, enjoy working with people, have talent, energy, and enthusiasm, you will excel in the world of fashion.

In GRCC’s program, you’ll study both historical and futuristic perspectives of fashion. Color, fabrics, design, and garment construction are integral parts of the program. You’ll evaluate merchandising as a process with the point of sale as the focus. In cooperative education courses, you’ll gain practical experience working for businesses. You’ll research career opportunities, network, and develop personal contacts.

The following recommendations are presented as a guide. Courses may be taken in any order as long as all requirements (including prerequisites) are met. Class sizes are limited.

First Year

First Semester

BA 101 - Business and Technical English 1 (3/3) ** OR
EN 100 - College Writing (3/4) OR
EN 101 - English Composition 1 (3/3)
FM 105 - Introduction to Fashion and Interiors (3/3)
FM 107 - Clothing Selection and Design (3/4)
FM 110 - Textiles (3/3)
FM 122 - Merchandising Applications for Retail Merchandising (4/4) OR
BA 156 - Accounting Fundamentals (3/3) OR
BA 256 - Principles of Accounting-1 (4/4) (transfer)

Total Credits: 15/16

Second Semester

BA 102 - Business and Technical English 2 (3/3) ** OR
EN 102 - English Composition-2 (3/3)
BA 170 - Principles of Retailing (3/3)
FM 108 - Clothing Construction (3/6)
IF 115 - Consumer Buying (4/4)
FM 289 - Fashion Exploration - New York City (1/1) * OR
FM 290 - Fashion Exploration: Chicago (1/1 )
PS 110 - Survey of American Government (3/3)

Total Credits: 17

Second Year

Third Semester

FM 180 - Cooperative Education Fashion Merchandising I (3/3)
FM 230 - Display and Visual Merchandising (4/4)
BA 172 - Sales (3/3)
WE — Wellness Education Elective (1/2)
FM/IF Elective (4)

Total Credits: 15

Fourth Semester

BA 270 - Marketing (3/3)
FM 181 - Cooperative Education in Interiors and Furnishings (3/3)
FM 220 - Fashion Promotion (4/4)
FM 228 - Computer Assisted Fashion Design (3/4)
FM 290 - Fashion Exploration: Chicago (1/1 ) * OR
FM 289 - Fashion Exploration - New York City (1/1)
FM/IF Elective (1/1)

Total Credits: 15

Total Credits 62/63

* Interior Seminars are field experiences in Chicago (IF 290 ) and New York City (FM 289 ). Students must attend ONE of the seminars, either Chicago OR New York, to fulfill this requirement. A suitable elective may be substituted for a seminar that is not attended.

** Students intending to transfer should take EN 101 and EN 102 instead of BA 101 and BA 102 .

Transfer Opportunities:

The Transfer Guide for many bachelor’s degree majors offered at Michigan colleges and universities is available at the Counseling and Career Center and online at www.grcc.edu.