The Fashion Design Minor is designed for students interested in careers within the fashion design industry. Through coursework that focuses on how clothing is designed, illustrated, constructed and evaluated for quality, students gain hands-on experience and an understanding of the creative aspects of fashion design. Additional coursework in fashion branding, accounting, marketing and related areas explore the business component – an appreciation of which is essential for success. Students develop competencies that are especially needed and, thus, marketable to fashion design industry employers.