Prof Practices: Fashion
This course introduces you to working in the fashion industry, whether your focus is fashion design, illustration, textile design, buying or merchandising. Through lectures, research, presentations by visiting professionals, and field trips, you are familiarized with current models of practice and study the various roles involved in shaping a contemporary fashion business. Whether you intend to freelance or intern, establish a small design studio, or work for a fashion company, this course helps you understand what to expect. You review common professional practices, including professional conduct, interviewing techniques, and writing a résumé, CV, and business proposal. Prerequisites: none.