Fashion Merchandising

About the Program
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.
AWARD TYPES: Associate of Applied Science, Certificate Level 1
AREA OF STUDY: Art & Design

This program is part of the
Consumer Arts & Sciences
Center of Excellence
The Consumer Arts & Sciences Center of Excellence provides technical design, fashion, food, culture, costume, beauty, interior and kitchen design training through its eight award-winning arts and degree or certificate programs.
Degrees and Certificates
Fashion Merchandising - AAS
Associate of applied science
Fashion Merchandising - Fashion Image Merchandising Certificate Level 1
Certificate Level 1
Fashion Merchandising - Visual Merchandising Certificate Level 1
Certificate Level 1
Program Outcomes
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

Express ideas clearly utilizing a broad fashion vocabulary demonstrating knowledge of fashion/textile/knitwear terminology and standard calculations

Analyze collections in terms of targeted consumer, size, markets and retail price categories.

Communicate design concepts at various stages of development using the design process, basic knowledge of clothing production, drawing skills, and/or appropriate software.

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.
Program Information
General Requirements
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.
Accreditation
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
Employment
There are 3,037 Wholesale and Retail Buyers employed in the Greater Houston Area. This number is expected to increase by 7.2% over the next four years.
- The estimated annual job openings is 146 jobs a year.
- Median Wages - $26.29 hourly, $55,000 annually
Resources
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Suzette Brimmer
Fashion Merchandising