Academics
Summer Fashion Lab Course Descriptions- 2012
Behind the Scenes: Fashion Field Trips You’ll visit the fashion industry on their turf. Buyers, publicists, trendspotters, stylists and manufacturers will give you the scoop on their careers and what it takes to get ahead. (Dress Code: No jeans, shorts, tanktops, sneakers, bare midriffs, or flipflops).Transportation fee: $20; 0-credit
Celebrity Styling Interested in styling celebrities for media, fashion events, and the red carpet? Topics covered will include: borrowing samples, doing fittings, and on-set work. The course leads up to a fashion shoot with a professional photographer, hair and makeup artist, and model. Photography session fee: $35; 1-credit
Event Planning Discover the world of event planning and how it relates to fashion. You’ll learn all the steps involved in planning a fashion-industry “happening”. 0-credit
Fashion Buying Buyers travel the world in search of the latest fashions for retailers and wholesalers. This course teaches you the ins and outs of being a professional buyer, including how to analyze fashion trends and understanding why people buy the clothes they do. 1-credit
Fashion Communications Are you ready to talk the talk? This course focuses on improving public speaking, spokesperson and presentation skills teaching you how to connect with your audience. 1-credit
Fashion Magazines & Fashion Magazines Extended This introduction to the magazine business focuses on the way a magazine is organized and operates as well as the terminology used in the industry. The course culminates in the creation of your own original magazine concept. 1-credit
Fashion Photography Learn about photography in the fashion industry. This hands-on course will cover lighting, composition and balance, model casting, location scouting, and film editing. (You do not need to own a camera to enroll in this course.) 1-credit
Fashion Police Have an eye for what to wear—and what NOT to wear? Learn to spot a trend and predict what colors and styles will become popular. This class will travel to NYC neighborhoods to uncover what’s hot. You’ll also create a photo journal of you “detective work.” (A digital camera is required for this course). Transportation Fee: $20; 0-credit
Fashion Show Production Learn how to plan, promote, and execute a fashion show. Topics covered will include: concept, music selection, stage design, merchandise selection, styling, model selection, and public relations. This six hour daily course exposes you to every aspect you need to produce an actual fashion show on the final day of class. Materials fee: $35; 1-credit
Fashion Styling Explore opportunities in fashion styling, from publications to live events. Learn the stylist’s responsibilities and tricks of the trade. You will learn about and practice the specific steps required to conceptualize and execute the final project, a live fashion photo shoot. Photography Session: $35; 1-credit
Marketing Communications This course introduces you to the fundamentals of advertising, public relations, direct marketing, and promotion management. You’ll learn how to create an integrated marketing campaign that effectively promotes your product or service. 1-credit
Project Fashion This course offers you the challenge to conceptualize and create a fashion collection because in fashion – “one day you’re in and the next day you’re out!” Students will be introduced to the exciting process of fashion forecasting and product development. You will plan, create and develop a mini collection for a fashion retailer. Please note: No drawing or sewing experience needed. 1-credit
Social Media & Mobile Marketing In this course you will explore the latest new media outlets such as blogs, social media channels, and guerilla marketing campaigns, among others, that modern companies are using more often to replace traditional fashion and business advertising models. 1-credit
This Is Fashion In this course, industry professionals give you an insider’s look at the fashion business. You’ll learn how merchandising, retailing, and forecasting all play a role in the creation of a fashion line. 1-credit
Visual Merchandising and Display This course gives you hands-on practice working with mannequins, props, and display cases. You’lllearn basic design principles and how to apply them to present merchandise that makes a powerful fashion statement. 1-credit
