2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Academic Catalog

FAB-354 FASHION ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Fashion Entrepreneurship is a dynamic course,designed to empower students to launch and,grow fashion-related ventures. Through a,combination of theoretical study and practical,application, students will explore the,entrepreneurial mindset, develop business acumen,,and cultivate the skills necessary to succeed as,fashion entrepreneurs. By the end of the course,,students will possess the knowledge, skills, and,confidence to launch and grow fashion-,related ventures, whether as entrepreneurs,,innovators within existing organizations, or,leaders in related fields.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:

April 20, 2026
FAB-355 FASHION RETAIL MGMT & INNOVATION

Fashion Retail Management and Innovation is an,advanced course designed to prepare,students for leadership roles in the fashion,retail sector. Through a combination of,theoretical study and practical application,,students will explore the strategic management,principles and innovative practices necessary for,success in fashion retail. By the end of the,course, students will possess the knowledge and,skills to lead and innovate within the fast-,paced and dynamic environment of fashion retail,,preparing them for careers in retail management,,merchandising, and store operations.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:

April 20, 2026
FAB-402 FASHION THESIS STUDIO (CAPSTONE)

Fashion Thesis Studio (Capstone) is the,culminating experience of the fashion program,,providing students with the opportunity to,integrate and apply their knowledge and skills in,a comprehensive thesis project. Under the guidance,of faculty mentors, students will,conceptualize, develop, and execute a,research-based thesis project that demonstrates,their,mastery of key concepts and competencies within,the field of fashion. By the end of the,course, students will have completed a,comprehensive thesis project that showcases their,mastery of key concepts and competencies within,the field of fashion, preparing them for,successful careers and further academic pursuits.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:

April 20, 2026
FAB-475 FASHION INDUSTRY IMMERSION INTERNSHIP

Fashion Industry Immersion offers students the,opportunity to gain hands-on experience and,invaluable insights into the inner workings of the,fashion industry through immersive,internship placements (with selected local,,national and international companies). This,course integrates practical experiential learning,with academic reflection, allowing students,to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world,professional settings.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:

April 20, 2026
Faculty 25-26
Advertising Design
- Susan LaPorte
  - MFA, California Institute of the Arts
  - BFA, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Philip McAvoy
  - BA, Michigan State University
Art Education
- Amy Ruopp
  - Ph.D., EDS, University of Missouri
  - MAT, BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art
- Karen McGarry
  - Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
  - M.A.A.E, University of Cincinnati
  - M.F.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
  - B.F.A., Wayne State University
Communication Design
- Susan LaPorte
  - MFA, California Institute of the Arts
  - BFA, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Matt Raupp
  - MFA, Eastern Michigan University
  - BFA, Eastern Michigan University
- Chad Reichert
  - MFA, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
  - BSFA, Valparaiso University
Entertainment Arts
- David Bentley
  - BFA, Brigham Young University
- Tim Flattery
  - BFA, Center for Creative Studies
- David Gazdowicz
  - MFA, Eastern Michigan University
  - BFA, College for Creative Studies
- Josh Harrell
  - MFA, University of Southern California
  - BA, University of the South
- Chase Holton
  - BFA, College for Creative Studies
- Steven Stanchfield
- Dylan Vanwormer
  - BFA, Ringling College of Art & Design
Fashion Design
- Aki Choklat
  - MA, Royal College of Art
  - BA, Brigham Young University
- Rey Pador
  - MA, Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
  - BA, Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
Film, Interdisciplinary Art + Design & Photography
- Shanna Merola
  - M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
  - B.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
- Scott Northrup
  - MA, The New School
  - BFA, College for Creative Studies
- Eleanor Oakes
  - MFA, Stanford University
  - BFA, Princeton University
- Bill Valencenti
  - BFA, Columbia College
Foundation
- Elena Arnaoutova
  - MFA, Moscow Institute of Art & Industry
  - BFA, Orst Art Institute
- Peter Dunn
  - MFA, University of Michigan
  - BFA, Wayne State University
- Jennifer Fitzpatrick
  - MFA, Wayne State University
  - BFA, University of Michigan
- Michelle Lannoo
  - BFA, College for Creative Studies
- Joshua Mulligan
  - BFA, College for Creative Studies
- Dan Stewart
  - MFA, Eastern Michigan University
  - BFA, The Ohio State University
Graduate Studies
- Ian Lambert
  - Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
  - M.A., Central St Martins College of Art and Design
  - B.A., Birmingham Polytechnic
- Melanie McClintock
  - MFA, College for Creative Studies
  - BFA, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Raphael Zammit
  - MFA, University of Cincinnati
  - BFA, University of Michigan
  - BS, Art Center College of Design
Illustration
- Gil Ashby
  - MFA, School of Visual Arts
  - BFA, School of Visual Arts
- Elizabeth Bauer
  - MFA, University of Notre Dame
  - BFA, Ringling College of Art and Design
- Don Kilpatrick
  - M.F.A., University of Syracuse
  - B.F.A., Utah State University
- Erik Olson
  - MFA, Wayne State University
  - BFA, Art Center College of Design
- Francis Vallejo
  - MA, Savannah College of Art and Design
  - BFA, Ringling College of Art & Design
Interior Design
- June Gardner
  - BFA, College for Creative Studies
- Sandra Olave
  - MFA, College for Creative Studies
  - BFA, Universidad Autonoma Del Caribe
Liberal Arts
- Myrtle Brooks
  - MBA, Madonna University
  - BA, Sienna Heights University
- Lisa Catani
  - Ph.D., MA, BA, Wayne State University
- Nancy Demerdash
  - Ph.D., Princeton University
  - M.A., Princeton University
  - S.M.Arch.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  - B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- James Garvey
  - PhD, University College London
  - MA, Michigan State University
  - BA, Wake Forest University
- Laura Kovick
  - MA, Eastern Michigan University
  - BA, Central Michigan University
Product Design
- Greg Darby
  - BFA, College for Creative Studies
- John Kaloustian
  - BFA, College for Creative Studies
- Anthony Reale
  - B.F.A. College for Creative Studies
- Steve Schock
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
  - M.F.A., Wayne State University
Studio Art & Craft
- Valerie Jenkins
  - MFA, University of Minnesota
  - BFA, Grand Valley State University
- Chido Johnson
  - MFA, University of Notre Dame
  - BFA, University of Georgia
- Thomas Madden
  - MFA, Bowling Green State University
  - BFA, Kansas State University
- Jeremy Noonan
  - MFA, Cranbrook Academy of Art
  - BFA, College for Creative Studies
- Kimberly H. Scott
  - MFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
  - BFA, Rhode Island School of Design
- Claire Thibodeau
  - B.F.A., Alfred University
  - M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
- Tonja Torgerson
  - MFA, Syracuse University
  - BFA, University of Minnesota
Transportation Design
- Hojoon Kang
  - BS, Art Center College of Design
  - BS, St. Paul Rikkyo University
- David Smith
  - BFA, College for Creative Studies
- Paul Snyder
  - MFA, New York Academy
  - BFA, College for Creative Studies
- Jason White
  - BFA, College for Creative Studies
- Suven Young-Harper
  - BFA, College for Creative Studies
January 14, 2025
Faculty 26-27
Art Education
- Amy Ruopp
  - Ph.D., EDS, University of Missouri
  - M.A.T., B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art
- Karen McGarry
  - Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
  - M.A.A.E, University of Cincinnati
  - M.F.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
  - B.F.A., Wayne State University
- Allie Runyan
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
Communication Design
- Susan LaPorte
  - M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
  - B.F.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
- Philip McAvoy
  - B.A. Michigan State University
- Matt Raupp
  - M.F.A., Eastern Michigan University
  - B.F.A., Eastern Michigan University
- Chad Reichert
  - M.F.A., Minneapolis College of Art and Design
  - B.F.A., Valparaiso University
Entertainment Arts
- David Gazdowicz
  - M.F.A., Eastern Michigan University
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
- David Bentley
  - B.F.A., Brigham Young University
- Josh Harrell
  - M.F.A., University of Southern California
  - B.A., University of the South
- Chase Holton
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
- Steven Stanchfield
- Dylan Vanwormer
  - B.F.A., Ringling College of Art & Design
Fashion Design
- Aki Choklat
  - M.A., Royal College of Art
  - B.A., Brigham Young University
- Rey Pador
  - M.A., Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
  - B.A., Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
- Monika Sinclair
  - M.B.A., Loyola University Chicago
  - B.S., Michigan State University
Film, Interdisciplinary Art + Design & Photography
- Scott Northrup
  - M.A., The New School
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
- Rachel Debolski
  - M.A., The New School
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
- Shanna Merola
  - M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
  - B.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
- Eleanor Oakes
  - M.F.A., Stanford University
  - B.F.A., Princeton University
- Bill Valencenti
  - B.F.A., Columbia College
Foundation
- Elena Arnaoutova
  - M.F.A., Moscow Institute of Art & Industry
  - B.F.A., Orst Art Institute
- Emily Bommarito
  - B.F.A., Wayne State University
  - M.F.A, Cranbrook Academy of Art
- Peter Dunn
  - M.F.A., University of Michigan
  - B.F.A., Wayne State University
- Mariam Ezzat
  - M.F.A., Johnson State College
  - B.F.A., Wayne State University
- Michelle Lannoo
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
- Joshua Mulligan
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
- Dan Stewart
  - M.F.A., Eastern Michigan University
  - B.F.A., The Ohio State University
Graduate Studies
- Ian Lambert
  - Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
  - M.A., Central St Martins College of Art and Design
  - B.A., Birmingham Polytechnic
- Melanie McClintock
  - M.F.A., College for Creative Studies
  - B.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
- Raphael Zammit
  - M.F.A., University of Cincinnati
  - B.F.A., University of Michigan
  - B.S., Art Center College of Design
Illustration
- Don Kilpatrick
  - M.F.A., University of Syracuse
  - B.F.A., Utah State University
- Gil Ashby
  - M.F.A., School of Visual Arts
  - B.F.A., School of Visual Arts
- Elizabeth Bauer
  - B.F.A., Ringling College of Art and Design
- Erik Olson
  - M.F.A., Wayne State University
  - B.F.A., Art Center College of Design
- Francis Vallejo
  - M.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
  - B.F.A., Ringling College of Art & Design
Interior Design
- Sandra Olave
  - M.F.A., College for Creative Studies
  - B.F.A., Universidad Autonoma Del Caribe
- June Gardner
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
Liberal Arts
- James Garvey
  - Ph.D., University College London
  - M.A., Michigan State University
  - B.A., Wake Forest University
- Myrtle Brooks
  - M.B.A., Madonna University
  - B.A., Sienna Heights University
- Lisa Catani
  - Ph.D., M.A., B.A., Wayne State University
- Nancy Demerdash
  - Ph.D., Princeton University
  - M.A., Princeton University
  - S.M.Arch.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  - B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Laura Kovick
  - M.A., Eastern Michigan University
  - B.A., Central Michigan University
Product Design
- Greg Darby
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
- John Kaloustian
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
- Anthony Reale
  - B.F.A. College for Creative Studies
- Steve Schock
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
  - M.F.A., Wayne State University
Studio Art & Craft
- Valerie Jenkins
  - M.F.A., University of Minnesota
  - B.F.A., Grand Valley State University
- Chido Johnson
  - M.F.A., University of Notre Dame
  - B.F.A., University of Georgia
- Thomas Madden
  - M.F.A., Bowling Green State University
  - B.F.A., Kansas State University
- Jeremy Noonan
  - M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
- Kimberly H. Scott
  - M.F.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago
  - B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design
- Claire Thibodeau
  - B.F.A., Alfred University
  - M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
- Tonja Torgerson
  - M.F.A., Syracuse University
  - B.F.A, University of Minnesota
Transportation Design
- Paul Snyder
  - M.F.A., New York Academy
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
- Hojoon Kang
  - B.S., Art Center College of Design
  - B.S., St. Paul Rikkyo University
- David Smith
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
- Jason White
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
- Suven Young-Harper
  - B.F.A., College for Creative Studies
July 31, 2026
FAD-101 FASHION FUNDAMENTALS: APPAREL

This course introduces the technical skills,required for apparel construction. Students learn,essential techniques such as pattern drafting,,draping, and sewing. The course also includes,lectures and readings that highlight designers and,artists that approach garment making with a,distinctive artistic vision.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:

April 20, 2026
FAD-102 FASHION FUNDAMENTALS: ACCESSORIES

In this course, students focus on the world of,accessories through design and making. Students,learn how to conduct culturally appropriate,creative research and how to translate those ideas,into bankable products. Students use the,information learned in class to create a full,design package consisting of mood, materials,,color, illustration and line drawings with,diversity consideration.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites:

April 20, 2026
FAD-201 ACCESSORIES DESIGN I

In this course students will learn basic methods,of designing and construction of small leather,goods. This involves pattern cutting, sewing,,canvas model construction and producing. The,student will learn how to translate ideas from a,two-dimensional sketch to a three-dimensional,product that could be a wallet, tech accessory,,or a makeup kit. The students will also be able,to learn through the use of materials how to use,various types of leather and other materials used,in smaller items. Students will be trained on,various industrial machines, as well as manual,techniques, to make the smaller goods.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FAD-101

April 20, 2026
FAD-201 PATTERN MAKING FOR ACCESSORIES

In this course, students will learn the,fundamental methods of bag construction, including,pattern making, sewing, model development, and the,creation of a finished bag. They will develop the,ability to translate two-dimensional sketches into,three-dimensional prototypes and will receive,hands-on training with various industrial sewing,machines.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FAD-101

April 20, 2026