Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Styling

Three (3) semester credits

Students will also explore the idea of visual merchandising aligned to the subject of fashion styling, contextualizing and using relevant processes in visual branded design for VM installations and outcomes. This course also analyses the most important advertising campaigns in the luxury and mass-market fashion sectors, through the study of the fundamentals of contemporary communication. Students will learn all concepts related to developing, promoting and selling an idea through styling.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course analyses the most important advertising campaigns in the luxury and mass-market fashion sectors, through the study of the fundamentals of contemporary communication. Students will learn all concepts related to developing, promoting and selling an idea through styling. They will research, develop and plan industry standard campaigns and catalogue pages for hypothetic clients in reaction to advertising briefs.

Prerequisite(s): FAS305

Three (3) semester credits

This course introduces students to the historical and intellectual content of western art through an evolution of History of Art from ancient times to the end of Late Middle Ages in Europe. The analysis is set in an extended historical, social, political and cultural context. The relationship between art and society, in centuries, is also studied to elaborate comparisons between history and the contemporary cultural world.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course is for non-science majors to provide students with the basic biology concepts; selected topics will include cell concept, evolution, genetics and ecology. The students are expected to use the scientific method of thinking to analyze and make informed decisions about the environment.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

Through the recognition and understanding of the principles and practices of the main marketing tools, students develop a professional approach to the various marketing communications strategies that are applied in the fashion industry. The course looks at creative marketing in the contemporary fashion industry, considering traditional methods to online digital techniques in advertising and promotion.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course teaches the basic notions of digital graphics for the field of Fashion Design. Through the study and the use of a variety of computer applications, students acquire the tools to work on photographic retouching and elaboration of images, with the purpose of presenting their creative ideas to a client or professional public. Students also learn how to use key software packages to create visual documents and presentations.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course teaches students the basics of visual design communication and presentation skills using Photoshop and InDesign software to create and present their ideas.

Prerequisite(s): COM100

Three (3) semester credits

During this course, the students will apply a range of graphic and CAD design skills to develop and build a personal online digital visual research journal and mini magazine.

Prerequisite(s): COM200

Three (3) semester credits

This course teaches students how to create a magazine that encompasses their own graphic vision; by providing an understanding of how digital publishing is changing magazine design, learning how to retouch and edit images and how to output the magazine to print and/or digital media. Students will be proficient in the use of computer aided design software, e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and will become skilled in producing a professionally fashion magazine layout. Final work produced during the Editorial Styling & Photography course will also be retouched and edited in this course.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course helps students extend their knowledge of multimedia; web and digital design, analyzing the basic components of digital design tools, among which vector graphics and animation. By combining an overall creative vision and web design techniques, students will be able to produce a final project consisting in the creation of their own home page. The magazine will contain all the final project outcomes created by the students.

Prerequisite(s): COM300

Three (3) semester credits

During this course, students will edit and explore fashion images by exploring contemporary visual frontiers such as 2D & 3D combinations, AI and VR and video storytelling as well as developing innovative and creative approaches for producing a final visual body of work.

Prerequisite(s): COM405

Three (3) semester credits

This course introduces students to the basic elements of visual storytelling. The focus is on understanding the mechanisms of narration as much as on the knowledge that is required to produce a convincing narrative. Through an in-depth analysis of the different aspect of storytelling, students will explore the world of moving images, aiming to understand what it is needed to create a coherent, meaningful and aesthetic work. This course allows students to develop their own fashion styling subject and encourages personal direction using contemporary media. On this course, students will edit short fashion videos.

Prerequisite(s): COM405

Three (3) semester credits

The class has the aim of studying the Production Companies as subjects, which develop an economic activity of market transformation, showing their structural and functioning aspects. In order to do so, there will be illustrated the prevalent and innovative methods of Organization, Management tools and Control principles. At the end of the class, the student will have learnt main knowledge about Manufacturing Company System, which will help him to develop insights in topics of sectorial interest. There will be in-depth analysis through the “Case Study”.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This first required college level-writing course introduces students to effective written communication through mastery of the writing process to include personal and professional contexts to include strategies for discussing, reviewing, development and structure, rhetorical strategies, organizational approaches, interpretive modes, of various written forms. Students will begin academic research skills to connect to their own writing and interests. This course fulfills a Gordon Rule requirement.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This second required college level writing course focuses on the research process and advanced strategies for the analysis and evaluation of sources. Students will increase their knowledge of the writing process by composing informative and persuasive essays using a research process. Additionally, this course will emphasize the need for writing accuracy and the revision process using the conventions of standard edited American English. This course fulfills a Gordon Rule requirement.

Prerequisite(s): ENC101

Three (3) semester credits

This course provides students with an introduction to environmental factors and provides a foundation for real life issues for the scientific aspects affecting sustainability, environmental policies, economics and the awareness of personal choices.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

Students will be provided with an introduction to professional aspects of the fashion styling industry. They will gain a real understanding of the diversity of professional roles undertaken by a stylist. Students will get their first experience of organizing a fashion photo- shoot. The course also includes an introduction to the basic style ‘wardrobe’ through an historical and cultural analysis of information.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

Students are introduced to learning about the professional aspects of the fashion styling industry, career and employment opportunities. By the end of this course, the students will gain an in depth understanding of the creative and production process, and professionalism within the fashion industry.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course will present students with a comprehensive critical analysis and evaluation of fashion intended as a socio-cultural global phenomenon and provide them with the theoretical knowledge necessary to interpret fashion practices in relation to art movements and other cultural manifestations. On completion of the course students will have attained a sense of the cultural and global dimension of the fashion industry, of the challenging yet close relation it has established with art and have developed an informed sensibility with regards to all the above.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

Style and research, key to innovative design and creative ideas, is paramount throughout the course. Students are introduced to the role of the fashion stylist, and to visual representation as an ‘art’; presenting products or communicating a vision in order to attract and engage the fashion consumer. Through creative and visual research, students discover the world of trends and the role and influence of visual representation. The course will develop the students’ ability to analyze, interpret and reference visual information, which is essential within the fashion industry.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course is a learning and practice platform that allows students to research, plan and organize photo shoots inspired by individual interests in the social, and/or cultural spheres. Students will work through a series of ‘styling challenges’ in a highly critical and exciting context learning how to question, reflect, provoke, work on error, and produce, through an often-surprising process of personal and creative development. Students will take inspiration from a variety of different sources such as exhibitions, films, music, politics, society etc., and transform this inspiration into concepts for their fashion ‘stories’. This course also introduces other professional aspects of the fashion styling industry including client awareness, competitors, markets and consumers.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course gives students the possibility to work from a self-initiated brief, which in turn provides an opportunity to display to their personal skills and knowledge. Independence at this level is essential and collaborating in a team is crucial for students wishing to work in the area of styling within the fashion industry. The variety of outcomes required presents a unique opportunity for the student to create a portfolio of work expressing their individualism and professionalism. Students will plan, organize and realize contemporary fashion editorials; all edited and presented in their final portfolio.

Prerequisite(s): FAS305

Three (3) semester credits

Students explore a variety of areas within the Fashion advertising industry to develop a multi-channel campaign. By the end of the course, the students will be able to finalize a complete multi-channel campaign involving holistic communication strategies (i.e., editorial, advertorial, press release, stop motion, etc.)

Prerequisite(s): FAS305

Three (3) semester credits

In this course, the students will understand how to elucidate brand messages and values through written and visual elements and to tap into the cultural zeitgeist and establish a brand vision that translates globally.

Prerequisite(s): ADV310

Three (3) semester credits

This course covers the evolution of the History of Dress from ancient times to the present. Students study a wide historical, political, social and cultural context looking at aspects involved in sartorial cutting and construction, as well as the development of the productive systems of materials, accessories, jewels, hairstyles and makeup. The relationships between art and fashion are analyzed though the course of history, to make a comparison between past and contemporary fashion, dress and costume.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course introduces students the basic concepts of college mathematics to include algebra and will follow a logical sequence for students to gain confidence in polynomials, equations, inequalities, the straight line, Cartesian coordinates, functions and graphs, systems of linear equations, logarithms and exponentials, matrix algebra, limit of a function, and derivate of a function and integral.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course introduces the basic concepts of Euclidean geometry and non- Euclidean geometry utilizing a problem-solving approach relevant to all majors. Students will explore the inductive method and review the foundations of geometric points, lines, segments; coverage of all 2-D figures; and an analysis of coordinates, vectors, and trigonometric relations.

Prerequisite(s): MAC105

Three (3) semester credits

This course will provide students with critical thinking skills while studying major theories of ethics. Ethics will be defined and analyzed to understand different points of view to include values, cultural, socio-economic and other influences allowing students to demonstrate effective reasoning skills to make decisions.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course, students will explore and help develop strategies for “learning to think” and “thinking for learning” using the process of deductive argument and the notion of validity. Students are expected to use methods for analyzing and evaluating their beliefs by developing an ideological framework.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course introduces the fundamentals of fashion photography highlighting photographic compositions, lighting and the use of the environment (studio) as well as discover key periods and styles in photographic history and analyze important and emerging fashion photographers. Students will also work on and create different visual assignments (editorials).

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

Students will plan, organize and realize fashion photo shoots and learn how to collaborate effectively with photographers, makeup artists, hair stylists, and model agencies in managing and coordinating their projects. Students will also learn how to move forward in unfamiliar and unpredictable situations, model agencies cancelling models, changes in location availability, and will understand how to manage workloads and meet deadlines.

Prerequisite(s): PHO100

Three (3) semester credits

This course gives the student the opportunity to critically research, thoroughly investigate, and gain expert knowledge of a specialist area within their subject practice. It is expected that the choice of subject will be able to sustain sufficient breadth and depth of enquiry, to review elements of the social, economic, cultural, and historical implications of their area of study. During this course, students will be applying the core skills taught throughout the program with intrinsic knowledge and expertise to enhance abilities in self-direction, problem solving, planning and production of multiple visual supports. The dissertation will be supported by a portfolio, which includes edited fashion images and videos exploring visual frontiers as well as a website

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This introductory course will provide students with engaging research and experiential knowledge. Individual focused topics will include learning and memory, emotions, perception, personality, motivation, and behavior.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course will provide students with a basic understanding of how society functions. It will examine social phenomena in terms of social forces, group relations and social structures. Sociological topics will include the social construction of knowledge, socialization and culture.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course provides students with oral communication skills needed to develop stronger personal, professional and educational presentation and experiential use of speaking. Students will apply theory and techniques to individual and group settings. Fulfills a Gordon Rule requirement.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

Students learn how to recognize, manipulate and ‘read’ the materials and fabrics used in the fashion industry. Fibers are classified and studied together with the main techniques of fabric manufacturing. The knowledge of their intrinsic properties including weaving, finishing and printing techniques, allows students to acquire the basic skills in order to identify a fabric and apply it to works in the fashion industry. The world of yarns, leather and materials are explored, with the aim of understanding the variety of technical/creative possibilities.

Prerequisite(s): None

hree (3) semester credits

This course introduces students to the role of the trend forecaster, looking at trend prediction, as well as the various methods of forecasting in the Fashion and luxury industries. The theories, concepts and methods constitute a framework that will facilitate the student to understand, interpret and anticipate developments and change for the near future. Researching seasonal trends, color, social and economic trends, consumer preferences and cultural indicators increase student’s ability in successful analysis and review.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

This course provides students with a general understanding of the changes that have taken place in the world since the appearance of humankind. This course covers the breakup of the Old World, the events of the Middle Ages in Europe, the rise of industrialization, the growth of imperialism, the two world wars, the changes in the post war world, and globalization. This course also introduces students to the economic, political and social processes in the world of today.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

Students in this course gain a historical overview of the emergence of ‘critique’, or disciplined, systematic analysis of a written or oral works. They will be introduced to the practical side of the critic (blogger, national press, and fashion and art magazines) and learn key tools of the trade in order to put together a well- researched written critique. They will learn how to research, plan and produce articles, fashion reviews, reportages, profiles (interviews) and press releases for exhibitions and fashion.

Prerequisite(s): None

Three (3) semester credits

Students gain an in depth understanding of the new media environments and their contemporary applications. They study and use semiotics as an analytical tool to understand what is conveyed in a visual image, and will create a personal blog, supported by a digital research journal, using visual communication and presentation skills. In addition, the students focus on their own editorial policy, on categories and sub-categories which will be supported by writing pieces, images and videos.

Prerequisite(s): WRI200