Catalog of Programs 2006-2008, Volume 2

FA S H I O N & R E TA I L M A N A G E M E N T BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE CHM1010 MTH2010 MTH3010 MTH4010 MTH4100 PHY1010 PHY2010 PHY2020 PHY3010 Chemistry College Math II Applied Trigonometry Applied Calculus Applied Statistics Physics Optics Acoustics Concepts in Modern Physics Humanities Electives The Fashion & Retail Management program at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is for students who have a sense of style and a drive to work in the fashion and retail industry. With retail being the second largest industry in the world, there are countless opportunities in the workplace. From local and regional opportunities to national and international realms, the bachelor’s degree in Fashion & Retail Management provides a solid foundation for career growth. This fast-paced industry requires talented professionals who have a strong business sense and an eye for style. You’ll learn how a product moves from concept (textile and apparel evaluation) to product development and manufacturing. You will be prepared with the knowledge of current and historical fashion designers, while understanding the nature of trends and forecasting in the industry. Retail planning and buying are also elements included in the program along with business plan preparation and web marketing as a special focus. Moving merchandise is about connecting to the consumer and building brands, so there is a heavy emphasis on building marketing knowledge through courses in advertising. Graduates of the Fashion & Retail Management program have the training and skills needed to seek entry-level positions in the fashion and retail industry. Positions such as showroom account assistant, assistant buyer, associate planner, visual merchandiser, product sourcing & import coordinator, sales manager, stylist, special events coordinator are typical starting places in the retail marketplace. Remember that the most glamorous boutique owners, retail buyers and fashion experts all had to start somewhere. All courses in the Fashion & Retail Management program are also available online. The Mission of the Fashion & Retail Management Bachelor of Science degree program is to prepare students for a career in fashion and retailing in a global economy. Students take courses in a learner-centered, hands-on environment, preparing them with relevant industry and professional skills needed for entry-level careers in the retail industry. The curriculum is delivered by trained and motivated faculty who currently work or remain involved in the industry. Focus with a classroom on group projects, faculty aim to build student’s networking, interpersonal and leadership skills, preparing graduates for the diverse field of fashion & retail management. ART1020 History of Art in Early Civilization ART1030 Survey of Modern and ART2010 ART3010 ART3020 ART3030 ART4010 ART4020 PHI1010 PHI2100 PHI2200 PHI3010 SPN1010 SPN2100 SPN3100 Contemporary Art History of Popular Culture American Art History Survey of Architecture Theories of Modernism and Postmodernism African American Art Latin American Art Ethics Aesthetics Logic Applied Ethics Elementary Spanish Intermediate Spanish Conversational Spanish Bachelor’s Degree Program Requirements Requirements for Bachelor of Science degree (180 quarter credits required) 36 months in length as a full-time student GENERAL EDUCATION The following 7 courses will be taken in this program. An additional 8 electives will be chosen from the general education elective lists in consultation with an advisor. Refer to the General Education section for requirements and the necessary distribution of elective choices. MTH1010 College Math ENG1010 Composition and Language FS101 Freshman Studies COM1010 Speech ENG1020 Composition and Language II PSY1010 Introduction to Psychology ECO1010 Economics COM3010 Advanced Communication Social Science Electives HIS1010 U.S. History I HIS1020 U.S. History II HIS2500 Western Civilization I HIS2510 Western Civilization II HIS2520 U.S. History Since 1945 HIS3010 Pittsburgh in History HIS3020 Women in History HIS3030 World War II - Europe HIS3040 History of Sport in American Society PS1010 Introduction to American Politics PSY2100 Cross-Cultural Psychology PSY3010 Cognitive Psychology PSY3020 Theories of Personality PSY4010 Organizational Psychology SOC1010 Introduction to Sociology PROGRAM CORE COURSES Brand Marketing Principles of Marketing Research Media Planing and Buying Financial Management Computer Literacy Color Theory Introduction to Retailing Fundamentals of Advertising Fundamentals of Business Fashion History I Consumer Behavior Fundamentals of Design Fashion History II Sales and Event Promotion GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES English Electives ENG2500 World Literature ENG2510 American Literature ENG3010 Creative Writing I - Poetry ENG3020 Creative Writing II - Fiction ENG4010 Children’s Literature ENG4020 Women’s Literature ENG4030 Special Topics in Writing Science/Math Electives BIO1010 Biology BIO2010 Nutrition A221 A222 A311 A321 CPU101 FND111 FRM110 FND155 FND152 FRM111 FND151 FND112 FRM121 FRM210 FRM130 ID130 Retail Math Textiles 19

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Catalog of Programs 2006-2008, Volume 2 Welcome Mission Statement Advertising Culinary Arts Digital Design Digital Media Production Entertainment Design Fashion & Retail Management Game Art & Design Graphic Design Hotel & Restaurant Management Industrial Design Interior Design Media Arts & Animation Photography Residential Planning Video Production Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Web Design Web Design & Interactive Media General Education Course Descriptions Faculty Biographies Program Advisory Committee Members Administration Licensing, Accreditation and Memberships Admissions Information 2007-2008 Scholarships General Information and Policies Academic Calendar Index

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