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It is essential to understand the interrelationship of fashion and culture, and its development over time. This course examines how historical periods affect the style and construction of clothing from the end of the 19th century to the present. Students are introduced to analytic techniques that evaluate how culture, economics, politics, and religion influence and shape the style of the time. Each student is assigned or selects specific items of clothing to trace the development of style, trends, and fashion. This course also introduces important terminology integral to the fashion industry and crucial to discuss all facets of its history. Issues affecting the fashion industry are explored through readings, videos, discussions, and links to local industry are made through (virtual) field trips and guest speakers.

It is essential to understand the interrelationship of fashion and culture, and its development over time. This course examines how historical periods affect the style and construction of clothing from the end of the 19th century to the present. Students are introduced to analytic techniques that evaluate how culture, economics, politics, and religion influence and shape the style of the time. Each student is assigned or selects specific items of clothing to trace the development of style, trends, and fashion. This course also introduces important terminology integral to the fashion industry and crucial to discuss all facets of its history. Issues affecting the fashion industry are explored through readings, videos, discussions, and links to local industry are made through (virtual) field trips and guest speakers.

To support the aesthetics of lighting as a visual art, students analyze theatre, concert, and film/video scripts for lighting requirements and develop a workable design concept. Students then generate complete lighting paperwork common to the job of an assistant lighting designer

To support the aesthetics of lighting as a visual art, students analyze theatre, concert, and film/video scripts for lighting requirements and develop a workable design concept. Students then generate complete lighting paperwork common to the job of an assistant lighting designer

An overview of restaurant concepts, core values and standard operating procedures including financial controls, planning, forecasting, legal compliance, and human resources management. Current trends, marketing and operational technologies will be analyzed.

An overview of restaurant concepts, core values and standard operating procedures including financial controls, planning, forecasting, legal compliance, and human resources management. Current trends, marketing and operational technologies will be analyzed.

This course is an introduction to security issues facing computer professionals today.

This course is an introduction to security issues facing computer professionals today.

This is an Open Educational Resources (OER) web site for BUF 4700 at NYC College of Technology

This is an Open Educational Resources (OER) web site for BUF 4700 at NYC College of Technology