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Bachelor of Arts in
Fashion Merchandising
Bachelor of Arts in
Fashion Merchandising
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Program OverviewProgram Overview
The University of Akron’s Bachelor of Arts Degree Program in Fashion Merchandising prepares students for careers in the fashion and furnishings industries. This unique program offers students a choice of three specializations and also enables students to apply an associate degree toward a baccalaureate degree.
The University of Akron’s Bachelor of Arts Degree Program in Fashion Merchandising prepares students for careers in the fashion and furnishings industries. This unique program offers students a choice of three specializations and also enables students to apply an associate degree toward a baccalaureate degree.
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Specialization TracksSpecialization Tracks
o Apparel Tracko Students concentrate on the development, promotion,
and merchandising of apparel products
o Home Furnishings Tracko Students combine knowledge of the interior design
process with merchandising skills geared toward the home furnishings market
o Fiber Arts Tracko Students focus on textiles as an art form in order to
develop careers in the rapidly growing field of fiber
arts.
o Apparel Tracko Students concentrate on the development, promotion,
and merchandising of apparel products
o Home Furnishings Tracko Students combine knowledge of the interior design
process with merchandising skills geared toward the home furnishings market
o Fiber Arts Tracko Students focus on textiles as an art form in order to
develop careers in the rapidly growing field of fiber
arts.
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Apparel TrackApparel Track
o Classes:o Principles of Apparel Designo Fashion & Furnishings Industrieso Fundamentals of Constructiono Dress and Cultureo Textile Evaluationo Textiles for Apparelo Strategic Merchandise Planningo History of Fashiono Fashion Analysiso Internshipo Apparel, Home Furnishings, and Fiber Arts Electives
o Classes:o Principles of Apparel Designo Fashion & Furnishings Industrieso Fundamentals of Constructiono Dress and Cultureo Textile Evaluationo Textiles for Apparelo Strategic Merchandise Planningo History of Fashiono Fashion Analysiso Internshipo Apparel, Home Furnishings, and Fiber Arts Electives
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Home Furnishings TrackHome Furnishings Track
o Classes:o Introduction to Interior Designo Family Housingo Interior Design Theoryo Programming and Space Planningo Specifications for Interiors I & IIo Strategic Merchandise Planningo History of Interior Design I & IIo Fashion Analysiso Textiles for Interiorso Internshipo Apparel, Home Furnishings or Fiber Arts Elective
o Classes:o Introduction to Interior Designo Family Housingo Interior Design Theoryo Programming and Space Planningo Specifications for Interiors I & IIo Strategic Merchandise Planningo History of Interior Design I & IIo Fashion Analysiso Textiles for Interiorso Internshipo Apparel, Home Furnishings or Fiber Arts Elective
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Fiber Arts TrackFiber Arts Track
o Classes:o Principles of Apparel Design or Intro to Interior Designo Textile Evaluationo Seminar in Fiber Artso Historic Costume or History of Interior Design I & IIo Strategic Merchandise Planningo Textiles of Apparel or Textiles of Interiorso Internshipo Apparel, Home Furnishings or Fiber Arts Electives
o Classes:o Principles of Apparel Design or Intro to Interior Designo Textile Evaluationo Seminar in Fiber Artso Historic Costume or History of Interior Design I & IIo Strategic Merchandise Planningo Textiles of Apparel or Textiles of Interiorso Internshipo Apparel, Home Furnishings or Fiber Arts Electives
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InternshipsInternships
• Students complete a required internship
• Internships are tailored to individual interests
• Internships include 150 hours of on-site training dispersed over 10 weeks
Kelly in New York at Marie Claire
• Students complete a required internship
• Internships are tailored to individual interests
• Internships include 150 hours of on-site training dispersed over 10 weeks
Kelly in New York at Marie Claire
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InternshipsInternships
• Students have the option of choosing an internship site close to school, close to home, or in an exciting new location
Lauren at Saks Fifth Avenue
• Students have the option of choosing an internship site close to school, close to home, or in an exciting new location
Lauren at Saks Fifth Avenue
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InternshipsInternships
Internships provide an opportunity for students to gain valuable real-world experience and network with professionals in their field. Students may even receive job offers as a result of their internships.
Trina at Stitch Piece & Purl
Internships provide an opportunity for students to gain valuable real-world experience and network with professionals in their field. Students may even receive job offers as a result of their internships.
Trina at Stitch Piece & Purl
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InternshipsUniversity of Akron students have completed internships
locally, nationally, and internationally including:
InternshipsUniversity of Akron students have completed internships
locally, nationally, and internationally including:
o Ralph Lauren,o Los Angeles
o Cosmo Girl,o London, England
o Vera Wango Nordstrom
o Cleveland and Kansas City
o JoAnn Fabricso Marie Claire
o New York
o Ralph Lauren,o Los Angeles
o Cosmo Girl,o London, England
o Vera Wango Nordstrom
o Cleveland and Kansas City
o JoAnn Fabricso Marie Claire
o New York
• Lucky Shoes• BCBG Max Azria• Saks Fifth Avenue• Victoria’s Secret• Abbott’s Bridal• Doreen Leaf Designs• Gucci
– Los Angeles• Sanity Boutique• Clinique• Obsess Boutique
– Cincinnati
• Lucky Shoes• BCBG Max Azria• Saks Fifth Avenue• Victoria’s Secret• Abbott’s Bridal• Doreen Leaf Designs• Gucci
– Los Angeles• Sanity Boutique• Clinique• Obsess Boutique
– Cincinnati
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InternshipsInternships
• Katie Simmons interned with Misti Alpaca, Peru
• Katie Simmons interned with Misti Alpaca, Peru
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InternshipsInternships
• Katie steaming dresses for a fashion shoot and knitting with Peruvian women
• Katie steaming dresses for a fashion shoot and knitting with Peruvian women
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Fashion Interns in LondonFashion Interns in London
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Students have completed fiber arts internships with a variety of companies including:
Students have completed fiber arts internships with a variety of companies including:
• Soho Publishing– New York
• Bagsmith– Cleveland, Ohio
• Tahki-Stacy Charles– New York
• Cestari, Ltd.– Churchville, Virginia
• Tanglewood Fiber Creations– St. Helens, Oregon
• Soho Publishing– New York
• Bagsmith– Cleveland, Ohio
• Tahki-Stacy Charles– New York
• Cestari, Ltd.– Churchville, Virginia
• Tanglewood Fiber Creations– St. Helens, Oregon
• Pick-up Sticks– Oakland, CA
• Coats and Clark– Charlotte, NC
• Westminster Fibers– Nashua, New
Hampshire• CNS Yarns
– Montreal, Canada• Classic Elite Yarns
– Lowell, Massachusetts
• Pick-up Sticks– Oakland, CA
• Coats and Clark– Charlotte, NC
• Westminster Fibers– Nashua, New
Hampshire• CNS Yarns
– Montreal, Canada• Classic Elite Yarns
– Lowell, Massachusetts
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Program ResourcesProgram Resources
o Textiles Labo Textiles Lab
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Program ResourcesProgram Resources
o Historic Costume Collectiono Historic Costume Collection
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Program ResourcesProgram Resources
o Clothing Construction Lab o with Bernina Sewing Machines
o Clothing Construction Lab o with Bernina Sewing Machines
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Fashion Merchandising TravelFashion Merchandising Travel
• New York City• New York City
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Fashion Merchandising TravelFashion Merchandising Travel• London• London
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Fashion Merchandising TravelFashion Merchandising Travel• Italy• Italy
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Program ResourcesProgram Resources
o Class Sizeo 15-30 students per class
o Faculty Advisorso Business Classes taught by the College of
Business Administration or Summit College with the opportunity to expand electives into minors in marketing/sales technology within the required hours to graduation
o Family and Consumer Sciences Computer Lab
o Class Sizeo 15-30 students per class
o Faculty Advisorso Business Classes taught by the College of
Business Administration or Summit College with the opportunity to expand electives into minors in marketing/sales technology within the required hours to graduation
o Family and Consumer Sciences Computer Lab
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Why should you choose The University of Akron’s Fashion Merchandising Program?Why should you choose The University of Akron’s Fashion Merchandising Program?
• Smaller class formats that offer individual attention
• A comprehensive textile curriculum for excellent product knowledge
• A flexible electives component that allows you to earn a minor within the required 130 credit hours
• Experienced, full-time faculty teach all major courses
• Average an 80-85% graduation rate
• Smaller class formats that offer individual attention
• A comprehensive textile curriculum for excellent product knowledge
• A flexible electives component that allows you to earn a minor within the required 130 credit hours
• Experienced, full-time faculty teach all major courses
• Average an 80-85% graduation rate
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Student Fashion AssociationStudent Fashion Association
The Student Fashion Association is a student organization designed to supplement the students’ academic experiences. Activities include:
o Student Run Fashion Showo Field Tripso Guest lectures by visiting
professionalso Service Projects
The Student Fashion Association is a student organization designed to supplement the students’ academic experiences. Activities include:
o Student Run Fashion Showo Field Tripso Guest lectures by visiting
professionalso Service Projects
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SFA Fashion ShowsSFA Fashion Shows
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SFA Fashion ShowsSFA Fashion Shows
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SFA Fashion ShowsSFA Fashion Shows
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Graduate ProgramGraduate Program
o Students have the opportunity to continue their studies in a graduate program that specializes in the historic/cultural aspects of fashion and design.
o Students have the opportunity to continue their studies in a graduate program that specializes in the historic/cultural aspects of fashion and design.
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For More InformationFor More Information
o Contact Us:o Clothing, Textiles and Interiors
The School of Family & Consumer Sciences
215 Shrank South
Akron, OH 44325-6103
330-972-7721
www.uakron.edu/fcs
o Contact Us:o Clothing, Textiles and Interiors
The School of Family & Consumer Sciences
215 Shrank South
Akron, OH 44325-6103
330-972-7721
www.uakron.edu/fcs