ACADEMICS
FASHION AND RETAIL STUDIES AT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
On May 5th, 2019, I graduated from the Ohio State University. I completed my Bachelor's degree in three years and received Magna Cum Laude Latin Honors. Below are relevant courses I completed with descriptions from my university's website. To learn more about the Fashion and Retail Studies major, click the link below.
RELEVANT COURSES
APPEARANCE, DRESS, AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY
CSFRST 2372
A cross-cultural study of the diversity and meaning of appearance and dress as manifestations of individual and group behavior, social organizations, and cultural norms.
TEXTILES
CSFRST 2371
Fiber, yarn, and fabric characteristics, textile coloration and finishes; textile selection for specific end uses; laundering and care; new textile products and industry trends.
AESTHETICS OF FASHION & RETAIL
CSFRSRT 2370
The perception and presentation of self and its surrounding environment through the use of aesthetics with consideration of foundations of design, physical characteristics, environment, personal expression, and context.
TWENTIETH CENTURY FASHION AND BEYOND
CSFRST 2374
Relationship between culture, society, and fashion in the 20th century, the influence of historic dress on contemporary fashion, and industry developments leading to mass fashion.
FASHION FORECASTING
CSFRST 3474
Analysis and application of trend forecasting practices in all aspects of the fashion industry.
APPAREL MANUFACTURING DECISIONS
CSFRST 3471
View of the fashion supply chain that examines the life of a garment from farm to textile, the garment to the shelf. Investigate parameters of textile apparel quality, standards and evaluation, and assurance of quality throughout the factory garment construction phases. Learn about retailers' involvement throughout the process and logistical decision making needed to avoid quality issues.
BRANDING IN FASHION, HOSPITALITY AND SPORT INDUSTRIES
CSFRST 2300
Examine branding as a business strategy in fashion, hospitality, sport, and special events industries, including luxury, mass market, and boutique fashion, hotel and restaurant brands.
PRACTICUM IN CONSUMER SCIENCES
CONSCI 4990
Practical applications of fashion and retail studies, hospitality management, or consumer and family financial services; students work individually with a faculty member on a project.
APPAREL PRODUCT DESIGN AND BRANDING
CSFRST 3470
Study of apparel design using a variety of hand and computer media: apparel product development.
USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND IT IN FASHION, HOSPITALITY, AND SPORT INDUSTRIES
CSFRST 3950
An application and discussion of social media and information technology strategies in fashion, sport, and hospitality industries.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN FASHION & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES
CSFRST 3330
Examination of corporate socially responsible and sustainable decision-making and regulatory processes used in advertising and promoting fashion retail and hospitality products and services.