FCS 475/L. Fashion Development and Lab (2/1)

Prerequisites: FCS 160, FCS 253; Senior or graduate standing. Corequisite: FCS 475L. This course will explain fashion products from conception through wholesale distribution. Topics about existing and potential markets, sources of inspiration, procurement of materials, manufacturing technology, costing, production scheduling, pricing, merchandising, promotion and distribution at the wholesale level will be discussed. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, one 2-hour lab per week.