Conducted in English
This
course is designed to give students the background necessary to
coordinate the creative and business ends of the industry. Students have
an opportunity to learn how to determine trends, monitor the economy,
visit the marketplace, price a garment and put a line together. At the
same time, they'll gain understanding of the operation of a retail
store. Given the importance of the textile industry in Italy, much
emphasis will be placed on textiles, fibers, and yarns. The course will
also cover the analysis of wholesale, retail, advertising, promotion,
merchandising, and apparel-management practices of the fashion marketing
industry in Italy in particular. Planning, developing, and presenting
product lines for identified target markets with regard to pricing,
assortment, styling, and timing will be part of the course. So
will the theory, principles, and practice of apparel merchandising and
buying. Prerequisites: none.
Classes are scheduled Monday to Friday
Travel during class time is strictly prohibited.
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Syllabus
Location: Florence, Italy
Dates: Session II: July 9-August 6, 2011 (Program dates are NY departure and return dates.)
Courses included: 3 credits–FNES 499
1 credit (traveling course) –Cultural Introduction to Italy
Students earn a total of 4 credits
Faculty: Florence University of the Arts
Housing: Shared housing in apartments
Program Costs
Cost (includes all expenses below except airfare): $3255
CUNY tuition (for in-state, matriculated undergraduates): $820
FUA tuition differential: $1080
Travel insurance: $40
Housing: $675
QC program fee: $350
Student/Lab Fees: $290
Total cost with airfare: $4255
Airfare: $1000 (estimate)
Additional costs
Minimum budget for meals and personal expenses of $15 to $20 per day
(approximately $420 to $560)
Application Deadline April 4, 2011
Programs
are open to all undergraduate students from all CUNY campuses (unless
restricted by level of study, language fluency, or other program
criteria). Travel on Fridays and some Saturdays for some programs.
Education Abroad Office
Kiely Hall, Room 183
Queens College, CUNY
Flushing, New York 11367-1597
718-997-5521
718-997-5055 (FAX) Email: Education Abroad
