Professional Practice and Marketing - FTP 423

The students will be exposed to the professional aspects of fashion design: management of inventory, decision making, planning, licensing, and strategies to enhance market strength. The process of learning happens through daily journaling, written reports, and a presentation of their internship experience. It is the student’s responsibility to find an internship and to notify the instructor for approval. Furthermore, the students will design, prepare, and present a professional portfolio of their individual collections including the senior project. Prerequisites: FTP 415, FTP 329.