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Fashion Management & Merchandising
The Fashion Merchandising program at Houston City College prepares students for careers in fashion retail and wholesale operations. Students gain foundational skills in merchandising techniques while developing their creative abilities to succeed in the fashion industry.
- Career Path
- Art & Design
Programs
Fashion Management & Merchandising, A.A.S.
The Fashion Management & Merchandising program offers an opportunity for students to prepare for careers in fashion retailing or wholesale operations through basic training in merchandising techniques along with creative development.
The Fashion Merchandising program offers an opportunity for students to prepare for careers in fashion retailing or wholesale operations through basic training in merchandising techniques along with creative development. All of the courses in the Fashion Merchandising certificates apply to this AAS in Fashion Merchandising degree.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
HCC is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Seven Art and Design Programs—Studio Art, Interior Design, Digital Communication, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Filmmaking, and Digital Gaming & Simulation for Artists—collectively represent the Art and Design Unit at HCC.
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
Phone: 703-437-0700
Website: nasad.arts-accredit.org
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STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
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Express ideas clearly utilizing a broad fashion vocabulary demonstrating knowledge of fashion/textile/knitwear terminology and standard calculations.
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Analyze collections in terms of targeted consumer, size, markets and retail price categories.
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Communicate design concepts at various stages of development using the design process, basic knowledge of clothing production, drawing skills, and/or appropriate software.
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Identify different consumer market segments and determine a specific target market on which to focus. Employ the basic theory and practice of retail management and merchandising.
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- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Online
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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View the Fashion Management & Merchandising, A.A.S. Program degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Fashion Image Merchandising, C1
The Fashion Image Merchandising certificate program develops the students awareness of personal style while preparing them to advise clients on color, line, design, silhouette, and total wardrobe planning. All the courses in this certificate apply to the AAS in Fashion Merchandising degree. (This program was formerly named as Fashion Image Consultant.)
The Fashion Merchandising program offers an opportunity for students to prepare for careers in fashion retailing or wholesale operations through basic training in merchandising techniques along with creative development. All of the courses in the Fashion Merchandising certificates apply to this AAS in Fashion Merchandising degree.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
HCC is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Seven Art and Design Programs—Studio Art, Interior Design, Digital Communication, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Filmmaking, and Digital Gaming & Simulation for Artists—collectively represent the Art and Design Unit at HCC.
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
Phone: 703-437-0700
Website: nasad.arts-accredit.org
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
- Duration
- 2 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Online
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 30
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View the Fashion Image Merchandising, C1 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Visual Merchandising, C1
The Visual Merchandising certificate program develops the students? technical window and interior display skills and understanding of aesthetic principles and applications, preparing them for entry-level positions as visual merchandisers in retail stores.
The Fashion Merchandising program offers an opportunity for students to prepare for careers in fashion retailing or wholesale operations through basic training in merchandising techniques along with creative development. All of the courses in the Fashion Merchandising certificates apply to this AAS in Fashion Merchandising degree.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
HCC is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Seven Art and Design Programs—Studio Art, Interior Design, Digital Communication, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Filmmaking, and Digital Gaming & Simulation for Artists—collectively represent the Art and Design Unit at HCC.
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
Phone: 703-437-0700
Website: nasad.arts-accredit.org
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Online
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 33
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View the Fashion Image Merchandising, C1 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.