LIM Fashion Academy

Want a head start on your fashion career?

Are you interested in a career in the fashion industry? Want to create portfolio-ready fashion projects? 

Then this summer program is for you!

Taught by industry experts, credit and non-credit courses cover topics including developing a brand from an original idea, virtual marketing techniques, creating the vision behind a brand, and trend forecasting.  

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Registration closes on June 20, 2023. 

For questions, please contact: fashionacademy@limcollege.edu   

Business of Fashion (SPCE 1019) - 3 Credit Course

Earn 3 College Credits

The Business of Fashion

  • On Campus / In-person: July 10, 2023 – August 3, 2023 | 9:30am – 1:00pm EST, No Class on Friday
  • Cost = $1,295

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Description:

This three-week course introduces students to the broad scope of the business of fashion, which includes the areas of fashion merchandising and marketing, visual studies, fashion media, styling, event management, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Taught in units, students will "learn by doing" and experience the many facets of the business, while being guided by faculty who are industry experts in each discipline. Career opportunities will also be explored in this course. (Completion of the course will earn 3 credits that will be equivalent for FASH 1110). 

*Exception: Students pursuing a BBA in the Business of Cannabis will earn 3 elective credits.

In this course, students will:

  • Identify and examine the broad scope of focuses across the business of fashion.
  • Conceptualize and create presentation materials for a fashion business portfolio.
  • Explore career opportunities in the business of fashion.

Summer Workshops - Non-Credit

Schedule and Prices - Non-Credit Workshops

Fashion Merchandising: From Concept to Look Book

  • On Campus / In-person: July 10, 2023 – July 13, 2023 | 10:00am – 12:00pm EST
    Cost = $275
  • Virtual via Zoom: July 24, 2023 – July 27, 2023 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST
    Cost = $195

Fashion Styling

  • On Campus / In-person: July 10, 2023 – July 13, 2023 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST
    Cost = $275
  • Virtual via Zoom: July 17, 2023 – July 20, 2023 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST
    Cost = $195
  • On Campus / In-person: July 24, 2023 – July 27, 2023 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST
    Cost = $275

Fashion + Lifestyle Business Startup

  • Virtual via Zoom: July 10, 2022 – July 13, 2023 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST
    Cost = $195

Digital Design

  • On Campus / In-person: July 17, 2023 – July 20, 2023 | 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
    Cost = $250

Fashion Field Trip

  • On Campus / In-person: July 17, 2023 – July 20, 2023 | 9:30am – 12:00pm EST
    Cost = $225

Fashion Marketing and Public Relations

  • On Campus / In-person: July 17, 2023 – July 20, 2023 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST
    Cost = $225
  • Virtual via Zoom: July 24, 2023 – July 27, 2023 | 10:00am – 12:00pm EST
    Cost = $195

Fashion Media+

  • On Campus / In-person: July 24, 2023 – July 27, 2023 | 10:00am – 1:00pm EST
    Cost = $275

Fashion Merchandising: From Concept to Look Book

Are you interested in creating your own fashion collection? From trend forecasting to developing color palettes to planning concepts for styles, this workshop will explore the role of a fashion merchandiser.

What you will learn and do:

  • Students will create a portfolio-ready fashion look book.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fashion Marketing and Public Relations

Are you interested in learning how fashion brands tell a story and create buzz? Here, students will explore marketing, storytelling and promotion by taking on the role of a fashion publicist. They'll brainstorm a fashion campaign, write a press release, and conceptualize a product launch event!

What you will learn and do:

  • Students will produce, and know how to create, a marketing and public relations proposal presentation.

 

Fashion Styling

Interested in the business of fashion styling? Working with a celebrity stylist, students will learn the roles, responsibilities and day-to-day work of a fashion stylist.

What you will learn and do:

  • Students will brainstorm and conceptualize a fashion photoshoot and editorial spread!

 

 

Digital Design for Fashion

Interested in learning how to use Adobe Creative Cloud for fashion? Students will tap into their imagination, creativity, and talent to develop industry ready product sketches, patterns, and prints.

What you will learn and do:

  • Students will create a mini portfolio of their design and work.
  • They will use fashion tech to create digital garments, rather than sewing or constructing garments.

Fashion Field Trips

Spend a week exploring New York City, the fashion capital of the world. Go behind the scenes to experience the industry through fashion field trip visits, including the NYC garment district, 5th Avenue retail, and much more!

Fashion Media+

Do you love creating and watching fashion TikToks? Do you follow fashion influencers on Instagram? Fashion Media+ is for you! Explore the many ways brands use media to connect with fashion consumers.

What you will learn and do:

  • Students can create a fashion magazine editorial, social media video campaign, or podcast/mini documentary based on their interest!

Fashion + Lifestyle Business Startup

Have ideas for a new fashion and lifestyle brand or business? Work alongside a fashion entrepreneur to explore the elements needed to get your innovative idea started.

What you will learn and do:

  • Students will create a mini business and marketing plan to attract consumers and launch a brand.
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Refund/Withdrawal:

Course withdrawal and refund of course fee requests must be made in writing through email to fashionacademy@limcollege.edu. The date of the written request is considered the official date of the student’s withdrawal. A $25 processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount. All refunds are made electronically and take up to two weeks for processing. In the event LIM College cancels a course, 100% of the tuition and fees are refunded. For withdrawals made at least a week prior to the first day a course begins, 100% of the tuition is refunded, minus the $25 processing fee. For withdrawals made less than a week prior to the start of the course, 50% of the tuition refunded, minus the $25 processing fee.

There are NO refunds given after the start of class.