Tools of the Trade Courses
TOT 001 Is Freelancing for You?
Have you ever day-dreamed about leaving your job and striking out on your own?
Freelancing can provide a lucrative living while allowing you to choose only
those work assignments that you find appealing. But the lifestyle’s not for
everyone as it means losing the comforts of regular paychecks, paid vacations,
and health insurance benefits. Explore the pros and cons in this workshop.
SPRING
1 session: (55A) March 9
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13198 |
55A |
T |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
TOT 002 Marketing Your Services
Learn to sell your skills in this workshop. Getting your first work assignment
may be harder than you think. As a company of one, you’ll need to market
yourself in a way that quickly and professionally communicates the story of who
you are and how you can solve a potential client’s problem.
SPRING
1 session: (55A) March 16
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13200 |
55A |
T |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
TOT 003 Presentation Skills
Being invited for a meeting with a company is a good thing. How you present
yourself, answer their questions, and follow up will decide whether or not you
land the assignment and how much you will be able to charge.
SPRING
1 session: (55A) March 23
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13201 |
55A |
T |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
TOT 004 Building Each New Work Relationship
You’ve accepted an engagement and are on the job—now what? From interacting with
co-workers to taking personal phone calls, learn the performance that will win
you a return engagement. Also covered in this workshop—how to find and work with
an accountant.
SPRING
1 session: (55A) April 6
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13202 |
55A |
T |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
TOT 005 Time Management
In this highly interactive session, you will evaluate your current time
management skills and get busy creating a more time-effective approach to
professional and personal goal achievement. Explore your commitment to
accomplishing each of your goals and prioritize accordingly.
SPRING
2 session: (55A) April 13, 20
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13203 |
55A |
T |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
TOT 006 Tax Tips
Paying your taxes promptly is important. Fees and penalties add up quickly.
That said, don’t pay more than you owe! The IRS allows special tax deductions
for freelancers, the self-employed and business owners. Learn how to reduce your
tax bill.
SPRING
1 session: (55A) April 27
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13204 |
55A |
T |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
TOT 102 Assessing Your Market
The most important research that designers can do is assessing their potential
market. Whether you are looking for your perfect product niche or analyzing
competing collections, the market research you do positions your business for
success.
SPRING
1 session: (55A) April 8
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13219 |
55A |
R |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
TOT 103 Fabrics, Patterns, and Sampling
Finding fabrics, trims, and accessories for samples is difficult. Chasing these
down for production often determines a designer’s ability to ship what they have
sold. This seminar will give you a thorough understanding of the material side
of fashion and will help you plan material purchases from sampling through
production.
SPRING
1 session: (55A) April 15
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13220 |
55A |
R |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
A803 |
TOT 104 Line Sheets, Look Books,and Sales Collateral
The most important aspect of establishing your brand is providing sales
materials that convey the image you are trying to create. From line sheets to
look books, this seminar will present strategies to increase sales while
preventing unnecessary duplication of your valuable design concepts. From models
and photographers through stylists and printers, we will provide an overview of
the tools you need to create the branded image you want to achieve.
SPRING
1 session: (55A) April 22
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13223 |
55A |
R |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
TOT 105 Finding the Right Supplier
Take advantage of all the new opportunities in sourcing and supply chain
management available to the small designer. Representatives from the Garment
Industry Development Corporation will review manufacturing opportunities and
resources available from sampling through production. Global opportunities the
Internet has made available to the small designer will be discussed.
SPRING
1 session: (55A) April 29
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13224 |
55A |
R |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
TOT 106 Sales, Marketing, and PR
Score free publicity and get your product in the spotlight. From fashion
editorials and the “what’s hot” pages to morning television spots and celebrity
endorsements, this seminar will show you where these opportunities are and how
your company can benefit. Industry experts will teach you how to write press
releases and how to send your product to editors.
SPRING
1 session: (55A) May 6
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13225 |
55A |
R |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
TOT 150 Designer Panel
Meet designers from all areas of fashion: apparel, home furnishings, accessories, and jewelry. Ask all of your questions!
FALL
1 session: (55A) December 3
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 26375 |
55A |
R |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
SPRING
1 session: (55A) May 13
| CRN |
Section |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| 13226 |
55A |
R |
6:00 pm-9:00 pm |
TBA |
