Overview
What is Fashion, Dress and Merchandising at WVU like?
Description
As a whole, the Fashion, Dress and Merchandising program focuses on the fashion industry, including how products and services are produced, distributed and promoted to consumers.
Find your focus in one of two areas of emphasis: Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising.
Fashion, Dress and Merchandising program highlights:
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At a Glance
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College/School:
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design -
Division:
School of Design and Community Development -
Department:
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Degree Designation:
BS -
Degree Program:
Design and Merchandising -
Program:
Fashion, Dress and Merchandising
Next Steps
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Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
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Fashion Design
From patternmaking to draping to sewing, Fashion Design students learn practical and technical skills necessary to take a design from concept to finished garment. -
Fashion Merchandising
With business courses built into the curriculum, Fashion Merchandising students become savvy professionals with creative and critical thinking skills necessary to display visually appealing, on-trend looks in a variety of retail settings.