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FASH 1402: Fashion Buying
Effective date
January 2020
Department
Fashion Arts Merchandising
School
Continuing Studies
Description
In this course, students learn to effectively manage the planning and buying of appropriate merchandise for a fashion retail business. This course emphasizes the buying terminology, retail buying math, plan projections, stock planning, and domestic and foreign resources.
Credits
2.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply buying terminology
- Communicate rationale for buying decisions
- Identify appropriate merchandise as it relates to the retailers' target market
- Recognize consumer purchase patterns that influence retail buying
- Execute a six-month merchandising plan
- Navigate the various elements of the fashion calendar
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 36
Total Hours: 36
Total Hours: 36
Instructional Strategies
Instructors will employ a variety of instructional strategies such as lecture, case studies, field trips, guest speakers, and discussion.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
30 |
6 month merchandising plan project |
|
Assignments |
30 |
A variety of small assignments including a fashion calendar |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Minor merchandising plan assignments |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
Participation/Professionalism |
Course topics
- Communication with buyers and vendors Relating product knowledge to a target market Budgeting and logistics Sales projections and inventory levels Analyzing seasonal calendars Selecting appropriate merchandise assortment Identifying fashion trends Negotiating contract details and terms and conditions Buyer's role in the retail hierarchy Analyzing data Executing research techniques Considering sustainability
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.