Fashion Merchandising and Design

The apparel industry has seen a recent upswing, which means additional job opportunities. Classes in College of DuPage's Fashion Merchandising and Design program provide community members with a wealth of information on the many facets of the fashion industry. The Fashion Merchandising and Design program offers courses for those interested in fashion illustration, textiles, clothing construction, fashion show production and fashion motivation.

For more information about special events or classes offered in the Fashion Merchandising and Design area, contact program coordinator Sharon Scalise at (630) 942-2619 or email: scalise@cod.edu.

Fashion Blog at COD: Visit the College of DuPage Fashion Merchandising and Designprogram blog for information about job opportunities, interesting fashion events and department news: www.codfashion.wordpress.com

Gainful Employment Information

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Contact Information


Sharon Scalise, Program Coordinator
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1007, (630) 942-2619

Anna Gay, Program Support Specialist
(630) 942-2502

Business and Technology Division
Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 1034, (630) 942-2592