Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
FA09 Fashion and Textiles II - Merchandising
| Course Code | FA09 |
| Course Title | Fashion and Textiles II - Merchandising |
| Course Description | Examine information about a brand's target consumer and relate the impact on brand decisions. Use retail math and digital tools to help maximize profits. Design appealing and effective store displays that optimize sales of fashion products. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in fashion merchandising |
| Cluster Grouping | Creating and Experiencing |
| Career Cluster | Arts, Entertainment, and Design (ARED) |
| Course Lead Consultant | Valerie Williams valerie.williams@dpi.nc.gov |
| Course Status | Pilot |
| Course Type | Adapted |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | PBM (Performance-based Measurement) |
| Credential as POL | N/A |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2026 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 25 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | FA07 Fashion and Textiles I - Fundamentals |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | Creating and Experiencing |
| Career Cluster(s) | Arts, Entertainment, and Design (ARED) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Fashion and Textile Design (FTDE) - Supplemental TechnicalFashion Merchandising (FAME) - Concentrator |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | N/A |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers (27-1026)Purchasing Managers (11-3061)Sales Managers (11-2022) |
