Fashion Merchandising and Design
The B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences (Fashion Merchandising and Design) prepares students for positions with companies in apparel product development, retailing, visual merchandising or fashion marketing.
The fashion merchandising and design experience at N.C. A&T extends well beyond classroom instruction to produce well-rounded professionals who are prepared for leadership roles in the softgoods industries. Hands-on learning is stressed throughout, in design labs, internships, field trips, community service and participation in Fashion X-Cetera, a student organization.
Because of its dual focus on both merchandising and design, the curriculum provides a broad perspective on both the business and creative aspects of the clothing and textiles industries, thus preparing students for a wider array of professional opportunities.
Students are expected to enter the program with basic apparel construction skills, writing and speaking skills, and a desire and commitment to improve. Fashion X-Cetera provides members with opportunities to develop their leadership skills outside the classroom and gain exposure to the apparel industry through field trips, guest speakers at meetings, and mentorships with alumni.
A degree in Family and Consumer Sciences (Fashion Merchandising and Design) prepares students for a wide array of careers in the softgoods industry. Many of our graduates work in the following professions:
Apparel product development
Fashion show and events planning
Private label design
Fashion photography
Retail buying
Fashion merchandising and directing
Trend forecasting
Retail store management
Fashion design
Textiles styling
Fashion production
Visual merchandising
Materials sourcing
Fashion and textiles stylist
Public relations
Textile stylist
Please see the Undergraduate Bulletin for curriculums and course descriptions.
Internship Program
Students are required to complete one internship experience after their junior year. This is a supervised internship course in which students complete 200 hours at an approved internship site.
The internship enhances the student’s understanding of the business world and allows students to explore the many phases of the business in which they have an interest.
Please contact Dr. Jane Walker at (336) 334-7785, or walker@ncat.edu, to find out more about what a degree in fashion merchandising and design can do for you.
Faculty
Dr. Elizabeth Newcomb
Assistant Professor
208A Benbow
Fax: 336-334-7265
Email: eanewcom@ncat.edu
Dr. Jane Walker
Professor
208B Benbow Hall
Phone: (336) 334-7785
Fax: (336) 334-7265
walker@ncat.edu
