FASH A170 - Culture, Dress & Selection

    Recent Professors
    Michelle Craner, Lauren Becker
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Formerly: Clothing Design & Selection. This course is an exploration of the psychology of dress, examining apparel selection through historical, cultural, and cross-cultural analysis of Western and non-Western clothing behavior. It highlights the interconnections between identity and dress while addressing the socio-psychological, economic, and political/religious factors that shape clothing choices. Students will focus on how art elements and principles influence dress and personal appearance. By the end of the course, students will equip themselves with valuable insights for the fashion industry, enabling them to design, produce, and curate products that cater to a culturally diverse consumer base.
    Usually Held
    Wed 9:00am–12:10pm, Mon 1:00pm–4:10pm, Mon 6:00pm–9:10pm