Industry Immersion: Fashion

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the expanding and evolving fashion industry. Currently the three most relevant issues and trends impacting the fashion industry are designing for diverse audiences, sustainable practices, and the impact of technology. This course will introduce and explore these topics via readings, lectures, workshops and projects. Six weeks of the course will include visits to our class by influential industry professionals who will share information about their company and current role, and their perspectives on one or more of the topics above. In addition to the lecture, each class will include a workshop element drawn from everyday efforts to address these issues. Guest lecturers will have a range of experience and viewpoints of the changing landscape. Credit will be based on attendance, class participation, assignments and a final presentation.