FASH 141 - Introduction to Fashion Culture, Dress, and Theory

    Recent Professors
    Maren Payne Holman, Tiffany Wainwright
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023
    Class Size
    40 students
    Difficulty
    3.6Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course examines clothing and appearance as essential elements of human interaction, influencing both individual identity and collective behavior. Through global fashion concepts and social psychology theories, students will explore the cultural, aesthetic, racial, religious, sexual, and gendered dimensions of dress. The course analyzes how fashion reflects and shapes societal norms, personal expression, and social dynamics across diverse communities.