Live models, including women, men and children used in laboratory. Students who repeat this course will improve through further participation and skill development. Examines the scope of the fashion industry. A study of the background and technology including design, manufacturing, distribution, sales and promotion. Special emphasis will be placed on the qualifications for and the responsibilities of jobs in fashion apparel, textiles, accessories, cosmetics and home furnishings.
Emphasis is placed on the relationship of historic styles to current fashion.
Runway modeling techniques and professional make-up procedures are introduced. Criteria for the selection of models and model supervision will be discussed for those interested in working with models in the fashion industry. Analysis of visual merchandising applied to interior and exterior displays and floor merchandising within the fashion industry. Includes psychology of store layout, current methods of visual merchandising and use of mannequins, pinning and flying. Explores and defines advanced techniques in professional modeling.