COMM 460F - International Fashion, Textiles, and Communication

4 credits
Explores the intersections of international fashion and textiles through media, costume design, and communication. Students engage in dialogue, activities, and presentations focusing on how fashion and textiles have communicated and continue to communicate cultural messages through the fabric of their creation, wearers, and the ways they influence and are portrayed in media, film, and theater. From East Coast hip-hop to the British Monarchy, fashion is embedded within cultures and can communicate everything from social status to marital status and more. In this class we investigate the meanings of fashion and textiles in relation to identity, culture, and Communication Studies. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.