10104184New York Fashion Tour
Course Information
Description
This course is a one credit course that will have a research component both prior and after an approximately 3-5 day trip to New York city There will appointments with a variety of industry professionals including, but not exclusive to manufactures, designers, retailers, and independent business owners. There will be several appointments to gain a further understanding of the nature of the fashion industry with regard to professional personal skills needed to be success in business.. A final paper integrating the experience and research will cap off the course.
Total Credits
Course Competencies
  1. Compare and contrast the fashion business in the US
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a research paper on comparisons between the US companies
    Criteria
    research paper topic is directly relevant to the project assigned and is approved by the instructor
    research paper includes a cover page
    research paper contains an introductory paragraph
    research paper contains four clearly written main points
    each main point is supported with evidence
    direct quotes are documented correctly
    evidence is included in the Works Cited Page
    research paper is based on at least four sources
    Works Cited page is formatted correctly according to APA documentation style
    research paper includes a conclusion
    research paper evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    research paper is word processed
    research paper is submitted on time

  2. Acquaint self with the fashion culture through industry and cultural appointments
    Assessment Strategies
    by keeping a journal on all appointments and activities
    Criteria
    journal entries are dated
    journal includes observations
    journal includes explorations of new concepts
    journal includes questions and discussion of possible answers
    journal includes problems and the exploration of possible answers
    journal connects insights/thoughts to your personal life
    journal evidences original and critical thinking
    journal evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  3. Summarize major aspects of the fashion industry
    Assessment Strategies
    By writing a summary of the how the fashion business is organized in structure, product or service offerings and marketing strategies to satisfy its market
    Criteria
    summary identifies the key points
    summary includes only relevant and necessary details
    summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling

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