Fashion/Retail Management
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Consistent with long standing Columbia tradition, faculty are drawn directly from the fashion world itself. Through contact with professionals, Columbia's students have the invaluable opportunity to experience updated hands-on instruction within the context of a solid liberal arts education. The fashion industry offers a broad range of career opportunities for the skilled and enthusiastic professional. The foundation for a successful career in fashion includes an understanding of the integration of business, merchandising, marketing, production, and design. |
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Retail Store Management |
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Retail Buyer |
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Merchandise Planning and Analysis |
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Visual Merchandising |
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Merchandise Setup and Implementation Specialist |
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Production Management |
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Costing |
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Product Development |
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Quality Control Specialist |
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Manufacturers Representative |
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In Store Merchandising |
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Fashion Styling - Print Media / Photography |
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Costuming for Film, TV, Entertainment |
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Personal Shopper |
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Fashion Journalism |
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Fashion Special Event Planning and Promotion |
FASHION/RETAIL MANAGEMENT • CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (PDF) Level III - Unless otherwise advised by a faculty advisor, students should select from the courses in Live & Performing Arts Management. The order of the course listing does not infer priority or sequencing; students should consult with an advisor to select the courses that best fit their needs. | ||
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CONCENTRATION COURSES The following courses are required for all Fashion/ Retail Management Majors: (15 credit hours) 28-1910 Introduction to Fashion Business 28-2915 Fashion Product Evaluation |
CONTEXT COURSES Students must select a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following: 22-1620 Fundamentals of Textiles for Fashion Design 22-2175 Fashion History Survey 50-1513 Women and U.S. Society 53-1015 Reporting and Writing I |
PRACTICE COURSES Students must select a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following: All Fashion/Retail Management Majors are required: 22-1610 Fundamentals of Fashion Design Students must choose a minimum of one of the following courses: 22-1600 Garment Construction I |
Coordinator/Faculty Advisor for Fashion/Retail Management: Dianne Erpenbach derpenbach@colum.edu Faculty Advisors: Dana Connell dconnell@colum.edu and Louise Majorey lmajorey@colum.edu Revised: 07/09 This sheet is intended to guide students in course selection. Course requirements are subject to change by the Arts, Entertainment & Media Management Department. Students are expected to be aware of AEMM Department policies and are advised to read the Columbia College Chicago catalog and department materials each semester before registering. In addition, students are required to meet with their faculty advisor at least once each semester. |
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Fashion Columbia Study Collection, associated with the Fashion/Retail Management Concentration and Fashion Design Concentration, was established in 1989 to advance the study of textiles and clothing, past and present, for post-World War II women's fashions, menswear fashion, and ethnic costumes. The purpose of the study collection is to 1) preserve garments and accessories representative of 20' -century men's and women's Western fashion, and ethnic or non-Western costumes, and 2) provide a research facility for faculty, students, and fashion professionals. For more information, go to
http://fashioncollection.colum.edu
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Fashion Columbia is the annual fashion show that showcases the talents of Columbia College's fashion design students and fashion/retail management majors. Fashion Columbia student producers are responsible for every aspect of the production from budgeting the event; to selecting the professional models from Chicago's top agencies; to the staging of the event; to the music selection for the formal presentation. An additional feature of the event includes the "Senior Salute", which displays portfolios of graduating seniors in Fashion/Retail Management and Fashion Design. Professionals from the fashion industry are invited to take copies of portfolios for employment consideration.
http://fashioncolumbia.colum.edu
CCFA - The Columbia College Fashion Association is a non-profit student organization that promotes general professional interest through guest speakers, professional lectures, field trips, community outreach projects, and other group activities. CCFA gives students the opportunity to meet and network with professionals in the Fashion Industry. It is a great chance to get involved and interact with students who all share the same interest, Fashion.
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Who should attend? Students who wish to pursue a career as costume designer, costume supervisor, or costumer for the TV, Film, Video or Entertainment industry.
Semester in Los Angeles is a five-week program in which the student maintains a full-time student status by taking a concentrated study of 12 credit hours. This intensive educational experience equals the contact hours a student would normally achieve in fifteen weeks. It is compressed into five days/week, 8 hours/day; therefore, reducing the cost to the student for time spent in Los Angeles. It is assumed that the student after having completed the semester's requirements in five weeks is then free to work either in Los Angeles or Chicago or attend more classes in Chicago.Location... CBS Studio, Studio City, California
This location provides invaluable real-world experience in the industry. Students are given Lot ID badges and enter the gate everyday with producers, directors, stars, and support personnel.
Who is eligible? Acceptance into the program is by application only, followed with an interview with the Program Coordinator. We are able to take only fifteen students per session. The class has the following requirements:
- Junior status (at least 60 credits) with 2.75 GPA
- Application with essay
- Three references
- Proof of health insurance
- Course pre-requisites: Introduction to Fashion Design or Costume Design, Garment Construction or Fashion Product Evaluation
Graduate students, alumni, and students from across the college are encouraged to apply.
Students are responsible for living and transportation arrangements.
We can give you information regarding the various options you have.
Personnel The program is designed through the Arts, Media, and Management Department, in collaboration with Art & Design, Theater, TV, and Film Departments. The Costume Program Curriculum Coordinator is Dianne Erpenbach, Director of Fashion/Retail Management.
Instructors/Speakers Presenters each session include experienced costumers, costume designers, script editors, costume supervisors, creative producers, entertainment accountants, and many more. Sessions will be a combination of lecture, hands-on activities, field trips, and homework assignments.
Get your Application!!!
Fashion/Retail Management
618 S. Michigan, 10th Floor
Dianne Erpenbach, Program Coordinator
312-369-6281
derpenbach@colum.edu