Blended Courses
Below is a list of the Blended Learning courses FIT offers. Please note that not all of these courses are offered every semester. For a list of courses offered by semester visit Class Search. After you select the semester and subject, make sure to choose "Blended" from the Instructional Method options. Some courses may have pre- or co-requisites; information can be found in the class search.
AC 221 Publicity Workshop
3 credits
Use of current news, events, and personalities as a basis for writing and evaluating
institutional and product publicity releases for news and feature stories. Students
plan publicity campaigns and create a press kit.
AC 271 Audiences and Media
3 credits; 3 lecture hours
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the role of media
planning and buying in advertising. The course reviews such areas as basic measurement
tools and the relationship between marketing and advertising objectives translated
into media objectives, strategies, and tactics. Students identify target markets,
develop media strategies, and evaluate media alternatives and media-buying approaches.
AC 312 Multi-Channel Copywriting
3 credits
Explores how to effectively use today’s leading power tools of advertising – TV, Radio,
Online/Digital/Social Audio/ Video – to create, craft and execute innovative marketing
messages that produce results on the key broadcast platforms used by global, national
and local marketers.
AC 411 Brand Management
3 credits
Students study the critical elements of brand management--the role of brands and the
concept of brand equity--using integrated marketing communications strategies and
tactics to build brands. They learn to build brand equity by employing brand elements
and leveraging secondary associations through brand extensions, co-branding, and forming
strategic alliances with third parties.
AC 471 Media Planning
3 credits
Examines the relationship between the marketing plan and media planning. This course
develops students' understanding of pre- and post-placement media analysis and research.
Students develop a media plan utilizing research data and reports from current case
histories.
AM 541 Writing about Art
3 credits
A practicum in art writing in which students read a variety of art texts and apply
the lessons learned from them to their own writing. Emphasis is placed early in the
semester on developing observational skills, and then using them to write about art.
As the semester progresses, some of the strategies, methodologies, and critical models
employed by historical and contemporary art writers are investigated. Students will
analyze the positions taken in different forms of art writing -- from the promotional
catalog essayist or auction-house writer to the critical stance of the reviewer --
and develop their own writing skills in a series of exercises, which will be turned
in as a final portfolio at the end of the semester.
CT 305 Digital Design: Visual Communication
3 credits; 2 lecture and 2 lab hours
This digital design course introduces the principles of personal and brand communications.
Students learn to articulate ideas and emotions through design elements such as line,
shape, space, color, composition, and typography. Students enrolled are expected to
have writing and presentation skills from classes such as EN 121 or EN 242.
CT322 Digital Design: Visual Storytelling
3 credits
In this digital visual storytelling course, students learn to use color, texture,
images, sound, and movement to engage viewers. Design principles and processes are
introduced for the purpose of visual communications and expressions. Students enrolled
are expected to have writing and presentation skills from classes such as EN121 or
EN242.
CT 401 User Experience (UX) and Interaction Design (IxD)
3 credits
User experience design (UX) and interaction design (IxD) formulate the user’s perceptions
of and responses to the use of a product, system, or service. This course addresses
all crucial aspects of user experience design, as well as explores new possibilities
for advanced interaction design such as Internet of things (IoT), virtual reality
(VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and artificial intelligence assistant
(AIA).
DM 211 Workshop in Direct Marketing
3 credits
Students study direct and interactive marketing principles and practices and develop
a multifaceted direct marketing plan.
DM 435 Internet Marketing
3 credits
Students are introduced to current marketing principles and practices on the internet.
The course explores email, the internet, and search engine marketing (SEM) as practical
applications used to create direct marketing plans and programs that integrate online
and offline strategies. In addition, students study the legal and ethical issues involved
in using the internet as a marketing tool.
EN 121 English Composition
3 credits
This course encourages students' confidence, writing fluency, and the development
of a competent writing self by focusing on the writing process. A number of forms
are employed, including brainstorming, free writing, journal writing, reading response
journals, and formal essay writing. Classes are conducted as workshops, and both peers
and instructor offer constructive feedback. (G1: Basic Communication)
EN 236 Major Writers of the Western World
3 credits
Studies major themes in the cultural heritage of the Western world from Greek tragedy
to the modern novel. Readings are from such representative writers as Plato, Sophocles,
Euripides, Dante, Shakespeare, Austen, Flaubert, Tolstoy, Ibsen, Chekhov, Mann, and
Sartre. (G7: Humanities)
EN 242 Public Speaking
3 Credits
Covers all major aspects of speech preparation, such as formulating purpose statements,
analyzing and adapting to audiences, organizing and outlining ideas, assessing evidence
and reasoning, and using language effectively. The study of various areas of speech
presentation--such as vocal and nonverbal communication, and use of appropriate visuals--complement
preparation. Students give a variety of informative and persuasive presentations,
which are videotaped and analyzed by the students and the instructor.
EN 321 Strategies of Business Communication
3 Credits
Students analyze business situations to write effective correspondence, job search
materials, reports, and presentations. They also learn various strategies to elicit
appropriate responses for specific audiences. Students are guided in techniques of
business research and documentation and develop strategies for using available technology.
EN 363 Fiction Writing
3 credits
This writing course focuses on imaginative storytelling. Students read short stories
and novel excerpts by established writers and create their own fictions, beginning
with craft exercises and evolving toward polished stories as the semester progresses.
In a workshop environment, students discuss and respond constructively to each other's
works-in-progress. (G6: Arts)
ES 023 English as a Second Language Workshop
0 Credits
With intensified instruction in reading and writing, students apply and practice the
English skills taught in the co-requisite ES 123. Sessions consist of small-group
and individual work.
ES 123 English as a Second Language
2 Credits
For students who need to improve their skills in English as a second language. Instruction
is given in reading and writing English, with some practice in listening and speaking.
More than one semester of ES 023/123 may be needed. Additional instruction (ES 024,
ES 025, ES 027, ES 028) may be required after ES 023/123.
ES 029 College Composition for Non-Native Speakers of English Lab
0 credits
This course is the lab component for ES 129. This course is a writing/grammar workshop
to give students additional practice in grammar, syntax and editing as well as opportunities
to work on their writing in a workshop setting to help them become more confident
and skilled writers.
ES 129 College Composition for Non-Native Speakers of English
3 credits
This is a college-level writing intensive course designed to develop the writing skills
of students for whom English is a second language. By working through the various
stages of the writing process, students become more confident and skilled writers.
A variety of genres are explored through reading assignments, class discussions and
writing. This course is equivalent to EN121. (G1: Basic Communication)
ES 033 College English Preparation Workshop
0 credits
A writing-intensive course in which students expand upon the skills taught in the
co-requisite ES 133. Sessions consist of small-group and individual work.
ES 133 College English Preparation
2 credits
A writing-intensive course focusing on the stages of the writing process and on strategies
to enhance reading comprehension and study skills. Topics include grammar, paragraph
structure, and essay development. Students must register simultaneously in the corresponding
section of ES 033. Additional instruction (ES 034) may be required.
FF 121 Fashion Research and Inspiration
2 credits
This course provides a cohesive and creative approach to the study of costume history
from prehistoric and ancient eras to the Industrial Revolution and the start of the
20th Century. Students study menswear, womenswear and childrenswear silhouettes, textile
development, construction innovation, garment details, accessories and the arts and
culture of each period. Historic inspiration as utilized by contemporary designers
is identified and analyzed.
FF 221 Fashion Past and Present
2 credits
Slide lectures concentrating on Western fashion cover the ancient eras to the 20th
century, emphasizing silhouettes, fabrics, garment details, construction, and accessories.
Design projects for a variety of current markets are created with historic inspiration
from the periods and cultures explored in the slide lectures, utilizing research from
the library, museum, internet, and other sources.
FF 245 Digital Design: Flats and Floats
1.5 credits
Students execute creative and complex fashion flats utilizing digital tools such as
Photoshop, Illustrator and Excel. Working from actual samples, they learn industry
standards to digitally illustrate flat measurements and develop detailed callouts
with related information.
FM207 Retail Strategies
3 credits
Explores current practices in the retail industry. Topics and disciplines include
retail landscape, channel classification, industry segments, retail market strategies,
data analytics, customer relationship management, financial strategy, supply chain
structures and retail management.
FM 213 Introduction to Direct Marketing
3 credits
Presents a comprehensive overview of the direct marketing industry, including its
various components and career opportunities. Through the use of case studies and/or
assignments, students learn strategic planning: how to choose and merchandise a product,
pinpoint a target audience, develop marketing tests, and analyze results. Students
are also introduced to the various electronic vehicles currently used in this ever-changing
industry.
FM 244 Product Development
3 credits
Introduces the concepts and methods by which retailers create special, store-branded
merchandise for targeted customer segments. The process of product development, from
research to production to distribution, is studied.
FM 262 Contemporary Retail Management
3 credits
Students study all operational segments of the fashion industry and describe the functions
of each. Contributions employees add to sales productivity and customer satisfaction
in retail establishments are studied. New technologies are researched and the impact
on consumers' shopping experiences explored.
FM 321 Workshop in Apparel Merchandising
3 credits
Hands-on workshops simulate the activities of a fashion merchandiser in overseeing
the research, development, and presentation of a line for an apparel manufacturer.
Emphasizes handling key accounts and the merchandiser's relationship with design,
production, and sales staff.
FM 324 Business of Licensing
3 credits
Students examine the business aspects of licensing as they apply to the fashion industry,
from licensing assignments through the merchandising approval process. Appropriate
skills for negotiating and planning licensed product lines are developed. Business
and career opportunities with manufacturers, retailers, product developers, and designers
of licensed fashion merchandise are explored.
FM 422 Merchandising Strategies
3 credits
This is the "capstone" course for BS degree students, which integrates the skills
and knowledge acquired in previous FM and related courses. Working in teams, students
research financial, merchandising and competitive data and combine with information
provided by executives from various retail organizations. Students articulate merchandising
strategies in a final presentation.
FM 423 Fashion Planning & Allocation
3 credits
Students assume the role of fashion merchandise planner/allocator for a multi-unit
chain store. Using computer technology, they extract data from the system, analyze
data for future planning and allocation, and manage inventory levels, sales, and turns.
*Class meets in person for two hours each week, and online (asynchronously) for the
remaining two hours each week.
FR 111 French I
3 credits; 2 lecture and 2 lab hours
This introductory course enables students with no background in French to communicate
with French-speaking people. The basic skills of speaking, reading, and writing in
French are established and the cultures where French is spoken are introduced. Teacher-instructed
multimedia laboratory sessions reinforce skills learned in the classroom. (G8: Foreign
Language).
FT 620 Fashion Theory I: Art Historical and Social Theories of Fashion
3 credits; 3 lecture hours
This course introduces students to fashion theory and to related critical approaches
to the study of textiles and dress. They read and discuss the foundational authors
of fashion theory drawn from various disciplines, and through papers presented in
class, explore ways to test and apply these theories in the analysis of historical
and contemporary fashion.
GD 232 Survey of Graphic Design
3 credits
Traces the development of modern graphic design. Significant stylistic trends and
influences are analyzed and compared. The processes used by major designers to realize
design solutions are examined. The people, processes, and products involved in the
development of modern graphic design are explored.
GF 583 Culture and International Business
3 credits
Explores the relationship of international business practices to various national
cultures. Applies concepts borrowed from cultural anthropology and sociology to specific
problems and situations encountered in international business. Using case studies,
team projects, and simulation exercises, to highlight common dilemmas encountered
in marketing, negotiations, human resources, business communications, organizational
structure and management.
HA 112 History of Western Art and Civilization: Renaissance to the Modern Era
3 credits
Presents the history of Western art and civilization from the early Renaissance to
the modern era. Illustrated lectures explore painting, sculpture, and architecture
in relation to pertinent religious, political, economic, and social conditions. (G5:
Western Civilization; G7: Humanities).
HA 214 Art In New York
3 credits
Selected studies in the history of art, utilizing resources available in New York
City. Critical and historical investigations arise from direct study of art and architecture.
(G6: Arts; G7: Humanities).
HA221 East Asian Art and Civilization
3 credits
This course introduces the major characteristics and artistic traditions of East Asian
countries. Through lectures and surveys, students will examine the historical, religious,
and social aspects of these civilizations. Consideration will be given to how East
Asian countries respond to the arts of their neighbors, near and far, in comparison
with other major civilizations. Emphasis is placed on art techniques and materials
unique to East Asian art. (G7: Humanities; G9: Other World Civilizations).
HA 231 Modern Art
3 credits
Presents the history of Western art from the 19th century through the mid-20th century
in the context of cultural history. (G7: Humanities).
HD 111 Career Planning
3 credits
Provides students with an opportunity to explore their own values, interests, and
capabilities and to acquire an in-depth knowledge of the fashion industry and potential
career opportunities. Helps students gain insights into the relationship between self-knowledge
and career decision-making. Students have access to a computerized career guidance
system for the fashion industries. Guest speakers from the industry address career
trends and options.
HI 202: U.S. History: Civil War-Present
3 credits
An introduction to American history, this course moves from a brief view of American
geography, economics, and government to a more focused examination of the social,
political, and economic experience from the Civil War through the Cold War and to
the present. Students are introduced to basic historical methodology and learn to
apply these techniques through critical reading, analytical writing, and verbal presentations.
(G10: American History).
HI 208 American History through Fabric, Fashion, and Dress
3 credits
The history of the United States—democracy, capitalism, social movements, mass immigration—can
be told from many points of view. Students study American history, from the Civil
War to the beginning of 21th Century, from the perspective of the design, manufacture,
and consumption of fabric, fashion, and dress (G10: American History).
HP 201 Introduction to Home Products
3 credits
Students are familiarized with the wide range of home products, both soft lines (textile)
and hard lines (non-textile), that comprise the home furnishings industry. Product
development and merchandising within each category are emphasized. Many sessions take
place at retailers and industry showrooms throughout the city.
HP 231 America at Home: Product Styles from 1900 to Contemporary
3 credits
Introduces the elements of design, color, and theory in the decorative arts that comprise
the home products industry. Emphasis is on the contemporary approach to product development
and design. Students explore the influence of historical, cultural, and social perspectives
on products for the home. (G6: Arts)
IC 296 AAS Internship B: Career Exploration
2 credits
A 2-credit internship course for AAS students with a focus on the internship experience
and on helping students identify suitable career paths. A total of 12 weeks and 78
hours at the worksite, and 12 hours on campus in the classroom.
Prerequisite(s): Approval from the Career and Internship Center and participation
in mandatory preparation process in the semester prior to the class/work experience.
IC 297 AAS Career Internship C: Career Exploration
3 credits
This is a basic experiential course designed to help students learn how to maximize
work site learning experiences and identify career paths that are well-matched for
themselves. They spend a minimum of 12 weeks and a requisite number of hours at their
work sites each semester and they spend 12 hours in their internship classrooms.
IC 496 Senior Internship B: Career Planning
2 credits
A 2-credit advanced internship course for baccalaureate students with a focus on the
internship experience and on helping students plan their careers, market themselves
professionally and successfully transition from school to work. A minimum of 12 weeks
and 78 hours at the internship site and 12 hours on campus in the classroom. Prerequisite
(s): Approval from the Career and Internship Center and participation in mandatory
preparation process in the semester prior to the class/work experience.
IC 497 Senior Internship C: Career Planning
3 credits
A 3 credit advanced internship course for baccalaureate students with a focus on the
internship experience and on helping students plan their careers, market themselves
professionally and successfully transition from school to work.
IC 498 Senior Internship D: Career Planning
4 credits
A 4-credit internship course for baccalaureate students with a focus on the internship
experience and on helping students plan their careers and market themselves professionally.
ID 255 AutoCad II*
1.5 credits
Presents CAD drafting, dimensioning, and detailing in order to create two-dimensional
drawings for architecture, interior design, and construction. Methods for creating
and using different line types and text styles are demonstrated. An introduction to
three-dimensional modeling is included.
*Class meets in person for the first eight weeks of the course, and online (asynchronously)
for the last seven weeks.
ID 282 Design Technology I
3 credits
Students gain a basic understanding of the process of interior construction and its
interaction with various building systems. The general concepts of Computer-Aided
Design and Drafting (CADD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) are introduced.
Building materials and interior fabrication and installation methods are explored
through detail drawings using CADD and BIM software.
ID 283 Design Technology II
3 credits
Students learn how to prepare a construction set of working drawings for use by contractors
and related building trades. Architectural drafting techniques, schedules, specifications
of materials and finishes, and principles of door and cabinetry detailing are addressed.
the exploration of basic elements of architectural materials and their related joinery
methodologies and applications to the detailing of various custom components of interior
spaces are addressed.
IN 312 International Trade
3 Credits
Introduces international trade as it is practiced today. Students learn how various
industries have developed different international trade patterns and how the internet
is rapidly changing this field. Focus is placed on international trade as an industry,
professional opportunities, project management, intercultural skills, and technical
trends in logistics and online research
IN 423 Global Marketing of Luxury Brands
3 credits
Through case studies, business articles, and position papers, students learn how international
luxury brands are affected by globalization, how they compete for emerging markets
and use elements of sustainability and social responsibility in their competition
strategies. Students explore the concept of the global consumer and the impact of
this consumer on marketing strategies.
IT 111 Elementary Italian
3 credits
Students with no background in Italian learn how to communicate with Italian-speaking
people. The basic skills of speaking, reading, and writing in Italian are established
and Italian culture is introduced. Teacher-instructed multimedia laboratory sessions
reinforce skills learned in the classroom. (G8: Foreign Language).
IT 112 Italian II
3 credits
Students expand upon the skills established in Italian I and continue to study Italian
culture. Teacher-instructed multimedia laboratory sessions reinforce skills learned
in the class. (G8: Foreign Language).
JA111 Japanese I
3 credits
This introductory course enables students with no background in Japanese to communicate
with Japanese-speaking people. The basic skills of speaking, reading, and writing
in Japanese are established and Japanese culture is introduced. Teacher-instructed
multimedia laboratory sessions reinforce skills learned in the classroom. (G8: Foreign
Language).
MA 142 Geometry and the Art of Design
3 credits
A contemporary primer of geometric topics that expand the concepts of shape and space,
this course presents some of the established and emerging ways geometry can provide
tools and insights for artists and designers. Included are a variety of visual phenomena
such as fractals, knots, mazes, symmetry, and the golden ratio. (G2: Mathematics).
MC202 Rome: The Eternal City
3 credits
Perhaps more than any other city, Rome is caught between two seemingly incompatible
realities: the vitality of a modern capital in constant expansion and the inertia
of an ancient city that houses countless treasures of artistic, archeological, religious
and historical significance. In this course we explore a variety of texts (ancient
and modern) and films which have shaped the image of Rome over several millennia.
(G7: Humanities; G5: Western Civilization).
MG 306 Information Systems: Case Analysis
2 credits
Principles of management information systems (MIS) are addressed. Students use database
and spreadsheet tools (Access and Excel) to problem-solve business situations and
present their solutions in PowerPoint. Topics include the business functions of human
resources, marketing and sales, finance and accounting, manufacturing, and technology
support. *Class meets in person for two hours each week, and online (asynchronously)
for the remaining two hours each week.
MC 351 From Modern to Contemporary Latin American Women Writers
3 credits
An introduction to Latin American literature written by women. Using the lens of sociopolitical
realities on the Latin American continent, students critically examine work created
in diverse genres. Course is taught in English.
PH 262 Professional Procedures for the Commercial Photographer
2 credits
An in-depth understanding of owning and operating a small professional photography
business is provided. Students learn and practice organizational and career goal planning
techniques, assignment pricing structures, and the use of standard contracts, maintaining
accurate records, and the creation of standard business forms. Emphasis is on understanding
copyright law and tax structure, and learning criteria for retaining legal and financial
services.
SC 112 Earth Science
3.5 credits
The historical development, current research, and fundamental principles associated
with meteorology, geology, and astronomy are studied. Trips to research and field
sites are included. (G3: Natural Sciences) *Class meets in person every other week,
and online (asynchronously) every other week.
SP111 Spanish I
3 credits
This introductory course enables students with no background in Spanish to communicate
with Spanish-speaking people. The basic skills of speaking, reading, and writing in
Spanish are established and the cultures where Spanish is spoken are introduced. Teacher-instructed
multimedia laboratory sessions reinforce skills learned in the classroom. (G8: Foreign
Language).
SP112 Spanish II
3 credits
Students expand upon the skills established in Spanish I and continue to study the
cultures where Spanish is spoken. Teacher-instructed multimedia language laboratory
sessions reinforce skills learned in the classroom. (G8: Foreign Language)
SS 131 General Psychology
3 credits
Principles of psychology and their application to general behavior are presented.
Stresses the scientific method in understanding learning, perception, motivation,
emotion, personality development, and the social influences on human behavior. (G4:
Social Sciences).
SS 237 Industrial Psychology
3 credits
Applies psychological principles to issues in the workplace. Personnel selection,
training, leadership, motivation, job satisfaction, performance appraisal, and stress
are explored to provide future leaders, managers, and technical specialists with information
and skills to enhance their interpersonal and organizational effectiveness. (G4: Social
Sciences)
TS 111 Fundamentals of Textiles
3 credits
General study of textile materials with an emphasis on the factors that produce successful
fabrics in the marketplace, including fibers, yarns, construction, color, and finish.
Characteristics of a wide range of market fabrics are examined.
General Education Blended Learning Courses
G1: Basic Communication
EN 121 English Composition
EN 129 College Composition for Non-Native Speakers of English
G2: Mathematics
MA 142 Geometry and the Art of Design (formerly MA 242)
G3: Natural Science
SC 112 Earth Science
G4: Social Sciences
SS131 General Psychology
SS 237 Industrial Psychology
G5: Western Civilization
HA 112 Western Art and Civilization: Renaissance to the Modern Era
MC 202 Rome: The Eternal City
G6: The Arts
EN 363 Fiction Writing
HA 214 Art In New York
HP 231 America At Home: 1900-Contemporary
G7: Humanities
EN 236 Major Writers of the Western World
HA 112 Western Art and Civilization: Renaissance to the Modern Era
HA 214 Art In New York
HA 221 East Asian Art and Civilization
HA 231 Modern Art
MC 202 Rome: The Eternal City
G8: Foreign Languages
IT 111 Elementary Italian IT 112 Italian II
JA 111 Japanese I
SP 111 Spanish I
SP 112 Spanish II
G9: Other World Civilizations (non-Western civilizations)
HA 221 East Asian Art and Civilization
G10: American History
HI 202 U.S. History: Civil War-Present
HI 208 American History through Fabric, Fashion, and Dress