FASH 1131: Introduction to Apparel Product Calendars
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Fashion Courses
School
Continuing Studies
Description
In Introduction to Apparel Product Calendars, students will learn what an apparel product calendar is and its purpose in product generation. Discover how the seasonal calendar ensures products pass from conception to market on schedule by incorporating factory, business and market timelines. Students will look at the roles of each department as well as the elements of risk in scheduling.
Year of study
General Interest
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the different phases of getting product to market
- Describe the various departments and their roles in creating seasonal product lines
- Consider risk elements and possible solutions when creating calendar timelines
- Identify factory, business and market timelines
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 3
Total Hours: 3
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course topics
- Apparel product calendars
Departmental roles
Product development phases
Production timelines
Sales timelines
Risk management
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.