FASH 381L - History of Modern Fashion

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
This course is devoted to the study of the fashion industry and the clothing styles as related to world events that occurred from the middle of the 19th Century to the present day. Using the political, social, economic, technological and aesthetic environment as a backdrop for understanding the various period styles that occurred as an action or reaction to that environment, the student will gain fundamental knowledge of the mechanics and dynamics of cycles, trends and fads that constantly initiate change in the contemporary world of fashion.

Prerequisite(s): FASH 100L & ART 281L