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This online program includes 6 courses (4 fundamental courses & 2 hot topic courses). Each course consists of modules with assignments available. Schedules can also be adjusted to complete at your own pace. Graduates of the program earn a Certificate of Achievement from FPI. Valid for 1.5 years. Emergence of the Fashion Psychology Field® This...

This online program includes 6 courses (4 fundamental courses & 2 hot topic courses). Each course consists of modules with assignments available Schedules can also be adjusted to complete at your own pace. Graduates of the program earn a Certificate of Achievement from FPI. Valid for 1.5 years. Emergence of the Fashion Psychology Field® This...

This online program includes 6 courses (4 fundamental courses & 2 hot topic courses). Each course consists of modules with assignments available. Schedules can also be adjusted to complete at your own pace. Graduates of the program earn a Certificate of Achievement from FPI. Valid for 1 year. Renew by taking continuing education courses. Emergence...

This online program includes 6 courses (4 fundamental courses & 2 hot topic courses). Each course consists of modules with assignments available. Schedules can also be adjusted to complete at your own pace. Emergence of the Fashion Psychology Field® This course explores fundamental questions about the origins of the art of dressing by looking...

An online introductory program (2 courses) that delves into the unconscious impact of color in everyday life. Students will examine the history of color psychology and its correlation to the present-day fashion psychology field®. Students will create color stories for different areas of their lives to embody our motto "style from the inside out™"....

This course examines significant cultural phenomena that shape new sensibilities in fashion. Themes covered in the historically-based-image lectures include revolution, music, cosmopolitanism, film, dissemination of couture, memory, and the acquisition of “the look.” This course also incorporates discussions and viewings of current collection showings...

Two Hour Skype Workshop on how to create your brand identity: Create your unique logo Prepare your photoshoot Build content for your website Develop the visual image and to reflect it in social media Open social media outlets that are relevant to your brand Create a slogan that personalizes your brand and line Research forums, communities,...

Two Hour Skype Workshop with Sylvie on how to Promote your Fashion Business in Social Media Social Media is fast becoming the #1 communication system worldwide. From blogging to Twitter and everything in between such as Pinterest and Instagram, people are connecting with people through similar tastes and...

Study the fundamentals of fashion merchandising principles and the techniques you need to operate as a merchandiser in a successful fashion apparel company or as an entrepreneurial boutique owner. Analyze case studies outlining merchandising strategies used by manufacturers and retailers.  Study the impact of consumer behavior and how it leads...

Two Hour Skype Workshop: How to Start Your Clothing Line in 7 Steps The Two Hour Skype workshop is for those whose passion is fashion, for those who dream of making the fashion collection that will make a trendy mark in the fashion world, for the creative and stylish, and for those who think the doors to the fashion world are locked. For...

In this course, we explore fashion beginning with the father of haute couture and concluding with the designer who brought punk and new wave fashion into the mainstream. We discuss fashion in its historical context, examining economic and technological influences, as well as those from the world of arts and artists. Broad thematic considerations include...

Two Hour Skype Workshop: How to Prepare a Clothing Line for Production What you'll learn in this technique class: Determining Costs of the Garment(s) – Bill of Material/Cost Sheet. How to purchase material and trims How to prepare labels and care labels Grading and Marker (Creating your pattern in different sizes) Developing Correct PO for...

Flat sketching is an essential part of garment production. It communicates details in the design and construction of a garment, from concept to marketing. This course introduces the professional techniques used to create fashion flats, ranging from traditional hand sketching to the use of Adobe Illustrator to produce sketches digitally in a vector...

Students aspiring to become entrepreneurs in the fashion industry examine the skills needed to conceive, finance, open, and operate a successful fashion business. Through collaborative research and hands-on practice, students learn the elements of opening a business and navigating the complexities of working with a team. They learn to create business...

A practical exploration of the materials, elements and techniques used in the modern apparel and fashion industry. Topics include natural and man-made fibers, yarns, textile structures such as knits and woven fabrics, garment structure, practical as well as decorative trims, along with surface design (printing, dyeing and embellishment).  Geared...