Minor in Fashion Design and Merchandising

Program Overview

Gain insights into the fashion process from conceptualization and market research to design and implementation.

Program Format

On-Campus

Degree Options

  • Undergraduate Minor

Credit Requirements

21-credit minor

Program Details

The minor in Fashion Design and Merchandising will prepare students to conceptualize, design, curate, market and sell fashion items. Courses in fashion design and construction, fashion history, and marketing will prepare students to develop their own fashion line that will be presented as part of their Fashion Show Capstone course.

Minor Courses: Students must complete all courses listed here to receive a Minor in Fashion Design and Merchandising:

  • FDM 1250: Fashion Design I: Concept to Creation
  • FDM 1400: Fashion History and Culture
  • FDM 2250: Fashion Design II: Techniques
  • MKT 2610: Distribution Strategies
  • MKT 2700: Brand and Price Strategies
  • MKT 3510: Entrepreneurship and Opportunity
  • FDM 3650: Fashion Show Capstone

Please reference the current catalog for all course descriptions.

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Scholarships

Grants and scholarships are awarded based on both need and merit.

Have a Question?

Contact our Assistant Dean and Division Chair or email admissions@aic.edu for general college admission requirements.

Frank Borrelli, MFA
Assistant Dean of Student Support and Experiential Learning

Phone: 413.654.1486
Email: frank.borrelli@aic.edu
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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