Credit Courses
 

AC 111 — Advertising and Promotion
3 credits
CRN#20631        Section: OL1
For Advertising and Marketing Communications, Fabric Styling, Fashion Merchandising Management, and Textile Development and Marketing students. Concepts, perspectives, and methods for the development and implementation of integrated marketing communications programs for producers, manufacturers, and retailers are analyzed and critiqued.

AC 161 — Multimedia Computing for Advertising and Marketing Communications
2 credits
CRN# 21163       Section: OL1
Students develop computer skills applicable to the communications industry, including word processing, spreadsheets, networking, presentations, desktop publishing, and internet research. Through hands-on use, they complete such industry-oriented projects as print ads, press releases, and advertising analyses.

AR 101 — Fashion Art and Design
1.5 credits
CRN# 23911       Section: OL1
For Fashion Merchandising Management, Patternmaking Technology, and Textile Development and Marketing students. Studies basic proportions of the fashion figure, garment details and terminology, and principles of color. (G6: Arts)

AR 214 — Fashion Design Using Photoshop
2 credits
Prerequisites: AR 114 or AR 115 or AR 213, and AR 101 or AR 111, or approval of chairperson
CRN# 24762       Section: OL1
Using Adobe Photoshop, focus on sketching, color stories, line planning, silhouette, and fabric design in order to establish fashion design principles through digital line design development techniques. Includes analysis and interpretation of customer/category research.

BE 261 Starting a Small Business
3 credits
CRN# 20861       Section: OL1
CRN# 21546       Section: OL2
Investigates the problems and challenges of opening and managing a small business. Emphasis is placed on analysis of financial statements and on developing a business plan.

BL 343 Introduction to Business Law
3 credits
CRN# 21984       Section: OL2
An introduction to basic legal principles relating to branches of commercial law, with special emphasis upon the laws of contracts, sales, agency, and other areas relevant to the career aspirations of fashion industry students.

EN 231 — Short Fiction
3 credits
Prerequisite: EN 121 or equivalent
CRN# 25810       Section: OL1
Students read and analyze stories by authors from around the world. They consider various aspects of narrative and explore different modes of storytelling. The study of short fiction prepares students to read more widely on their own in the future. Special attention is paid to speaking skills. (G7: Humanities)

EN 321 Business Writing
3 credits
Prerequisites: EN 121 or equivalent, and one additional college-level English or speech course
CRN# 22822       Section: OL1
Students analyze business situations to write effective correspondence, job search materials, reports, and presentations. They also learn various strategies to elicit appropriate responses for specific audiences. Students are guided in techniques of business research and documentation and develop strategies for using available technology.

ES 033 College English Preparation Workshop
0 credits 
Co-requisite: ES 133
CRN# 21460       Section: OL1
CRN# 22897       Section: OL2
A writing-intensive course in which students expand upon the skills taught in the co-requisite ES 133. Sessions consist of small-group and individual work.

ES 133 College English Preparation
2 credits
Co-requisite: ES 033
CRN# 21461       Section: OL1
CRN# 22898       Section: OL2
A writing-intensive course focusing on the stages of the writing process and on strategies to enhance reading comprehension and study skills. Topics include grammar, paragraph structure, and essay development. Students must register simultaneously in the corresponding section of ES 033. Additional instruction (ES 034) may be required.

FM 114 Introduction to the Fashion Industry
3 credits
CRN# 20371       Section: OL1
CRN# 21093       Section: OL2
CRN# 22805       Section: OL3
This survey covers the history, characteristics, and global interrelationships of all segments of the fashion industry. The course explores how fiber, textile, and apparel producers, retailers, and home furnishings companies merchandise and market their products within the industry and to the consumer.

FM 116 Fashion Business Practices
3 credits
CRN# 20372       Section: OL1
CRN# 21723       Section: OL2
A comprehensive introduction to the modern fashion business environment. The structures, finances, management, organization, and ethical responsibilities of fashion enterprises are examined in a global context.

FM 118 Consumer Motivation in Fashion
3 credits
CRN# 21094       Section: OL1
Students learn demographic and psychographic information pertaining to consumer behavior and how it relates to the marketing of fashion. Discussions concentrate on consumer research, geographic distribution, income, education, leisure time, family structure, lifestyle, attitude, reference groups, and consumerism as influences.

FM 121 Merchandise Planning and Control
3 credits
Prerequisite: passing grade on FMM math placement test or MA 005
CRN# 20373       Section: OL1
CRN# 25563       Section: OL2
Provides an understanding of the concepts and calculations necessary for successful merchandising and familiarizes students with the terminology of operating statements, retail method of inventory, planning seasonal purchases, methods of figuring markups, turnover, stock-sales ratios, open-to-buy, markdowns, and terms of sale.

FM 213 Introduction to Direct Marketing
3 credits
Prerequisites: AC 111 and FM 114
CRN# 21495       Section: OL2
Presents a comprehensive overview of the direct marketing industry, including its various components and career opportunities. Through the use of case studies and/or assignments, students learn strategic planning: how to choose and merchandise a product, pinpoint a target audience, develop marketing tests, and analyze results. Students are also introduced to the various electronic vehicles currently used in this ever-changing industry.

FM 221 — Workshop in Fashion Merchandising Management
3 credits
Prerequisites: FM 121 and FM 122
CRN# 21098       Section: OL1
Presents students with opportunities to apply knowledge gained in prior courses to creative solutions for specific problems. Workshop projects such as a day spent with a merchant or the selection of merchandise from manufacturers’ offerings aid in understanding the principles and procedures of successful fashion merchandising.

FM 222 Import Buying
Prerequisite: FM 122
CRN# 21099       Section: OL1
Analyzes important factors in developing import programs, distribution of products, market sources, financing, and aspects associated with apparel and other imported products. The impact of imports on domestic apparel businesses is examined.

FM 244 Product Development
3 credits
Prerequisites: FM 122 and TS 111
CRN# 21100       Section: OL1
CRN# 22267       Section: OL2
Introduces the concepts and methods by which retailers create special, store-branded merchandise for targeted customer segments. The process of product development, from research to production to distribution, is studied.

FM 251 — Small Store Fashion Retailing
3 credits
Prerequisites: FM 121 and FM 122
CRN# 24742       Section: OL1
Enables students to understand the procedures of organizing a small, fashion retail enterprise and to become aware of the decision making inherent in successful small-store merchandising. Students develop a model for a small fashion retail store.

FM 262 — Contemporary Retail Management
3 credits
CRN# 24521       Section: OL1
Studies operational functions of retailing customer service, store credit, logistics, selling, staffing, and managing employees while exploring exciting careers in retail store management.

FM 324 — Business of Licensing
3 credits
CRN# 24015       Section: OL1
CRN# 24610       Section: OL2
Students examine the business aspects of licensing as they apply to the fashion industry, from licensing assignments through the merchandising approval process. Appropriate skills for negotiating and planning licensed product lines are developed. Business and career opportunities with manufacturers, retailers, product developers, and designers of licensed fashion merchandise are explored.

FM 422 — Merchandising Strategies
3 credits
Prerequisites: FM 325 and MA 213
CRN# 25886       Section: OL1
Students, working as members of a mock merchandising team for a fashion manufacturer or retailer, develop and refine goals and strategies to enhance market strength, increase market penetration, and build relationships among internal and external customers.

GD 232 — Survey of Graphic Design
3 credits
CRN# 24018       Section: OL1
Traces the development of modern graphic design. Significant stylistic trends and influences are analyzed and compared. The processes used by major designers to realize design solutions are examined. The people, processes, and products involved in the development of modern graphic design are explored.

HA 112 — History of Western Art and Civilization: Renaissance to the Modern Era
3 credits
CRN# 22130       Section: OL1
CRN# 25359       Section: OL2
Presents the history of Western art and civilization from the early Renaissance to the modern era. Illustrated lectures explore painting, sculpture, and architecture in relation to pertinent religious, political, economic, and social conditions. (G5: Western Civilization; G7: Humanities)

HA 226 — Art and Civilization of the Islamic World
3 credits
CRN# 24847       Section: OL1
CRN# 25787       Section: OL2
This course examines the art and civilization of the Islamic world, from the birth of Islam in the seventh century AD to the present. Students are introduced to the spiritual, philosophical, and sociopolitical factors that led to the formation of this multiethnic style. (G7: Humanities; G9: Other World Civilizations)

HA 231 — Modern Art
3 credits
Prerequisite: HA 112
CRN# 22131       Section: OL1
Presents the history of Western art from the 19th century through the mid-20th century in the context of cultural history. (G7: Humanities)

HA 331 — Contemporary Art and Culture: 1945 to the Present
3 credits
Prerequisite: HA 231 or approval of chairperson
CRN# 24187       Section: OL1
Presents the recent history of Western art and culture. Illustrated lectures present artistic developments in relation to pertinent ideas and events in contemporary culture. (G7: Humanities)

HA 343 — History of Photography
3 credits
CRN# 25360       Section: OL1
A history of photography from its beginnings to the present day. Illustrated lectures present a chronological survey that focuses on photographers, technical advancements, and aesthetic considerations in the context of pertinent ideas and events. (G7: Humanities)

IC 291 Internship
4 credits
Prerequisite: completion of first year major- and related-area AAS program courses; or for one-year AAS students, completion of first semester major- and related-area courses. Application must be submitted through the Internship Center one semester prior to the semester in which the student wants to intern.
CRN# 23904       Section: OL1
A 12-week industry internship, scheduled individually for a minimum of ten hours per week. Provides pre-professional experience related to the student's major. In class sessions, interns conduct assessments, identify learning objectives, and develop lifelong career-planning skills. A daily journal is maintained and a self-marketing plan is required.

IC 491 Senior Internship
4 credits
Application must be submitted through the Internship Center one semester prior to the semester in which the student wants to intern.
CRN# 23626       Section: OL1
CRN# 25438       Section: OL2
A 12-week industry internship, scheduled individually for a minimum of ten hours per week. Provides professional experience related to the student's career goals. In class sessions, interns conduct career-related research and develop career-planning skills.

ID 221 Interior Design: 1650-1850
2.5 credits
CRN# 25615       Section: OL1
Traces the major period styles used in interior design in England, France, and the United States from the mid-17th to the mid-19th centuries, with an analysis of their evolution from concepts and forms developed in early classic civilizations.

ID 255 AutoCAD II
1.5 credits
Prerequisite: ID 253
CRN# 25618       Section: OL1
Presents CAD drafting, dimensioning, and detailing in order to create two-dimensional drawings for architecture, interior design, and construction. Methods for creating and using different line types and text styles are demonstrated. An introduction to three-dimensional modeling is included.

IN 313 — International Business Transactions
3 credits
CRN# 23396       Section: OL1
The management of international trade transactions is introduced, with emphasis on agency, distributorship, franchising agreements, import/export, and licensing. Students learn the theory and practice of conducting international negotiations and how to apply the self-regulatory standards used in international trade. The use of the internet and business-to-business e-commerce websites to transact international business is also examined.

IN 322 — Global Marketing
3 credits
CRN# 25560       Section: OL1
Introduction to the research techniques and implementation strategies practiced in global marketing by the fashion and related industries. Students examine the major trends revolutionizing international marketing, the evolution of international companies into global firms, and the expanding role of e-commerce. The role of intercultural communication and negotiation styles in global marketing strategies is studied in detail.

IN 323 — Import/Export Regulations
3 credits
Prerequisite: IN 312
CRN# 23398       Section: OL1
Import and export regulations enforced by the U.S. Customs Service are presented, including ECCN and HTSUS classification, country of origin, customer screening, export licensing, quota/visa, required import/export documentation, and valuation. Students develop an import or export international business plan.

IN 433 — Global Sourcing
3 credits
Prerequisite: IN 323
CRN# 24020       Section: OL1
SStudents examine the import marketing process, import regulations, sources of supply, supplier management and development, and transportation in order to learn how to participate in the global marketplace and negotiate in cross-cultural situations.

IN 442 — International Finance
3 credits
Prerequisite: MA 222 or MA 311
CRN# 24003       Section: OL1
Students learn to use the basic principles and techniques of international financial management and develop an understanding of the financial environment in which multinational corporations and small international businesses operate. Focus is on international capital budgets and capital structure, international cash management, international tax regulations, management of currency and exchange-rate risks, and short- and long-term trade finance.

LA 221 U.S. History: Civil War to Present
3 credits
Prerequisite: EN 121
CRN# 23195       Section: OL1
CRN# 23444       Section: OL2
CRN# 23971       Section: OL3
An introduction to American history, this course moves from a brief view of American geography, economics, and government to a more focused examination of the social, political, and economic experience from the Civil War through the Cold War and to the present. Students are introduced to basic historical methodology and learn to apply these techniques through critical reading, analytical writing, and verbal presentations. (G10: American History)

MA 161 — Mathematical Ideas
3 credits
Prerequisite: Arithmetic proficiency*
CRN# 24615       Section: OL1
CRN# 25932       Section: OL2
Provides an overview of the historic, heuristic, and visual dimensions of mathematics. Includes the golden ratio, fractal geometry, sets and groups, logic and circuits, Euler diagrams, number theory, and discrete math. (G2: Mathematics)

MA 213 — Quantitative Methods
3 credits
Prerequisite: Algebra proficiency*
CRN# 24617       Section: OL1
Explores the mathematical model-building process in the settings provided by linear programming and probability. Includes simplex methods for solving linear programs; duality; matrix algebra; probability models based on equally likely outcomes, independent events, and conditional probability; applications, particularly to business and economics; and elementary math of finance. (G2: Mathematics)

MA 222 — Statistical Analysis
3.5 credits
Prerequisite: Arithmetic proficiency*
CRN# 23910       Section: OL1
Studies the principles and methods of statistical analysis including probability distributions, sampling distributions, error of estimate, significance tests, correlation and regression, chi-square, and ANOVA. Introduces the use of the computer to store, manipulate, and analyze data. (G2: Mathematics)

MA 242 — Geometry and the Art of Design
3 credits
Prerequisite: Arithmetic proficiency*
CRN# 23624       Section: OL1
A contemporary primer of geometric topics that expand the concepts of shape and space, this course presents some of the established and emerging ways geometry can provide tools and insights for artists and designers. Included are a variety of visual phenomena such as fractals, knots, mazes, symmetry, and the golden ratio. (G2: Mathematics)

MG 132 — Marketing for Manufacturers
3 credits
CRN# 24863       Section: OL1
Students are introduced to the basic concept of marketing and the components of the marketing mix in order to understand how fashion products are developed and successfully distributed. Computer-assisted marketing, including barcoding, e-commerce, and the role of the internet, is investigated as a strategic tool for globalization.

MG 153 — Excel for Business
2 credits
Prerequisite: MG 152 or Word and PowerPoint Proficiency Test
CRN# 25712       Section: OL1
CRN# 25713       Section: OL2
This course provides a comprehensive presentation of Microsoft Excel 2000. Topics include charting, data tables, financial functions, formatting, formulas, functions, what-if analysis, working with large worksheets, and other business-related topics.

MG 242 — Principles of Accounting
3 credits
CRN# 24874       Section: OL1
An intensive introduction to accounting theory and practice, employing manual and dataprocessing techniques. Includes problems in double-entry principles, trial balances, adjustments, valuation reserves, closing of books, and preparation of financial statements. Also introduces accounting for manufacturing costs, apportionment of overhead, job order costs, process costs, and standard costs.

MG 306 — Information Systems: Case Analysis
2 credits
Prerequisite: AC 161 or MG 152 or MG 153 or TT 173, or equivalent
CRN# 24297       Section: OL1
CRN# 24298       Section: OL2
Principles of management information systems (MIS) are addressed. Students use database and spreadsheet tools (Access and Excel) to problem-solve business situations and present their solutions in PowerPoint. Topics include the business functions of human resources, marketing and sales, finance and accounting, manufacturing, and technology support.

SC 111 — Introduction to the Physical Sciences
3 credits
Prerequisite: Arithmetic proficiency*
CRN# 24743       Section: OL1
Not open to students who have taken SC 112. Presents basic principles of chemistry, physics, and earth and space sciences with emphasis on understanding the physical world. Includes theoretical concepts as well as applications. Illustrated by suitable lecture demonstrations. (G3: Natural Sciences)

SC 121 — Introduction to Biological Science
3 credits
Prerequisite: Arithmetic proficiency* Not open to students who have taken SC 122.
CRN# 23364       Section: OL1
Not open to students who have taken SC 122. Examines the fundamentals of biology with emphasis on molecular, cell, and organismal biology. Biotic diversity, evolution, and genetics are also presented. (G3: Natural Sciences)

SC 131 — General Psychology
3 credits
CRN# 25970       Section: OL1
Principles of psychology and their application to general behavior are presented. Stresses the scientific method in understanding learning, perception, motivation, emotion, personality development, and the social influences on human behavior. (G4: Social Sciences)

SS 151 — Introduction to World Affairs
3 credits
CRN# 24848       Section: OL1
CRN# 25606       Section: OL2
Examines the contemporary world including changes in Europe, Russia, and the Third World. Explores timely international issues such as nuclear arms, the breakdown of the Soviet Union, and the Israeli-Arab dispute. (G4: Social Sciences; G9: Other World Civilizations)

SS 171 — Introductory Sociology
3 credits
CRN# 25373       Section: OL1
CRN# 25867       Section: OL2
Study of patterned social behavior and the interrelationships between individual life experience and the social structure that helps to shape it. (G4: Social Sciences)

SS 374 — Cross-Cultural Studies
3 credits
Prerequisites: two introductory Social Sciences courses (SS 131, SS 141, SS 151, SS 171), or approval of chairperson
CRN# 24852       Section: OL1
CRN# 25868       Section: OL2
This course provides conceptual and practical knowledge of the societies and cultures, economies, histories, and institutions of non-Western societies. Special attention is paid to the distinctive features of Japan and India. Students are introduced to the range and significance of cultural differences and will be prepared to adapt to these cultural differences as they move into international arenas. (G4: Social Sciences; G9: Other World Civilizations)

TS 111 — Fundamentals of Textiles
3 credits
CRN# 21165       Section: OL1
General study of textile materials with an emphasis on the factors that produce successful fabrics in the marketplace, including fibers, yarns, construction, color, and finish. Characteristics of a wide range of market fabrics are examined.

Non-Credit Courses
 

CEO 001 Setting a Course for Your Business
CRN# 22578       OL1       (September 9 - October 5)
Starting a business requires clear conceptions about your product or service, and about yourself. Examine your strengths, weaknesses, desires, and definition of success in order to develop a business description that will guide you through the planning process. Find the perfect name for your business; learn how to obtain licenses, permits, and tax identification numbers; and set up your business as a legal entity.

Instructor: Margo Moore, faculty, Polytechnic University Graduate School; business owner

CEO 002 Knowing Your Market
CRN# 22579       OL1       (October 6 - November 2)
Who are your customers? How will you get them to buy your product or service and come back for more? Who are your competitors, and how will you differentiate your business from theirs? In this course, you'll find viable answers to these questions, using the array of market research sources available to New Yorkers. You'll use the elements and artistry of pricing, promotion, and location to develop a marketing plan appropriate to your business idea and budget constraints.

Instructor: Margo Moore, faculty, Polytechnic University Graduate School; business owner

CEO 003 Formulating Your Financial Strategy
CRN# 22580       OL1       (November 10 - December 7)
Forecasting sales for a new business is probably the hardest and most important element of financial planning. This course will guide you through the soundest methods for making sales projections and help you find the critical break-even point. Get the real stories behind banks, loans, grants, private investors, and credit.

Instructor: Margo Moore, faculty, Polytechnic University Graduate School; business owner

CTD 600 Web Design: XHTML
CRN# 24686       OL1       (September 8 - October 5)
CRN# 24686       OL2       (October 13 - November 9)
Given the high-level website development tools available to create web content today, does it make any sense to learn how to make websites "by hand," the old-fashioned way, using nothing but a text editor? Yes! Learn the system of tags (syntax) needed to make a web page and you will be able to use programs like Dreamweaver more effectively, create pages with any text editor, and build sites that are easy to update quickly.

Instructor: Bud Kraus, founder, joyofcode.com

SXF 610 The Great Designers
CRN# 24686       OL1       (September 15 - October 7)
CRN# 24687       OL2       (October 27 - November 14)
What better way to gain insight into key designers than through a combination of lectures and examinations of actual garments from the costume collection of The Museum at FIT? Discover how important fashion trends influence lifestyle and dress. Gain a greater understanding of fashion influences and important designer trademarks.

Seminar leader: Alexandra Kowalski, designer and costume historian.

SXI 100 Introduction to Image Consulting
CRN# 24691       OL1       (November 3 – December 16)
Capitalize on your fashion industry experience and education by learning the basics of image consulting in this in-depth technical program. Course of study includes color, line, and visual principles. Analyzing the human figure and face is stressed. Hair, makeup, and skin care information is covered. The class is highly interactive and attendees complete reading and work assignments.

Instructors: Dominique Isbecque, AICI, CIP, Image Consultant

SXP 600 Introduction to Technical Design for Apparel Manufacturing and Sourcing
CRN# 25367       OL1       (October 27 - November 21)
If you're a professional in manufacturing or a retail company involved in apparel product development, your success depends on sell-through garments that fit and satisfy the customer. Perfect your technical skills by mastering elements associated with proper fit techniques, construction, and quality standards. Improve how you communicate within the global fashion marketplace, learning succinct, industry-specific terminology. Learn to establish quality specifications for apparel prototypes, requiring minimal fit adjustments after sample submission. Reducing the high cost of repeated sample submits with a shorter lead time and a faster cycle is stressed. Recommended for patternmakers, designers, and product developers looking to develop more effective work methods.

Instructor: Eileen Karp, assistant professor, Fashion Design-Apparel; garment manufacturing technical design director

SXR 011 Retail Math: Gross Margin Analysis
CRN# 25922       OL1       (October 6 - October 27)
This online program provides an in-depth study of the most important measurement in any retail operation: gross margin. Gain a thorough understanding of the financial tools used in making gross margin calculations. Learn ways to analyze, improve, and negotiate gross margin through discussion and market-relevant problem solving. Program content is useful for both retail and manufacturing executives.

Seminar leader: Debbie Friedman, adjunct assistant professor, Fashion Merchandising Management, and former major retail buying executive

SXS 100 Introduction to Fashion Styling
CRN# 24688       OL1       (September 15 - October 29)
CRN# 24689       OL2       (October 27 - December 9)
If you have a strong visual sense and an aptitude for working with color and proportion, consider becoming a fashion stylist, creating visual solutions for publications, media, and entertainment events. This course provides an in-depth study of the stylist's role in print and interactive media, with an emphasis on fashion and home fashion. The actual work and responsibilities of the assistant stylist and stylist from shopping and prepping merchandise to working with models and layouts are covered. The specifics of styling professionalism are taught. Program is highly interactive, with work assignments.
Some additional expenses required.

Instructors: Emma Sosa, professional stylist