Michael
Fink
Dean, School of Fashion
B.M., University of Cincinnati
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First year at SCAD:
2010
Credentials/past experience:
Women's fashion director, Saks Fifth Avenue; men's designer buyer, IMAGNIN; men's design buyer, Bergdorf Goodman
Most significant accomplishment(s):
Championing emerging fashion designers
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Inspiration for teaching:
"I love the constant flow of energy and ideas that our students bring to class every day. Directing them toward their future is exhilarating."
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David
Goodrowe
Associate dean, School of Fashion and School of Building Arts
Atlanta
B.A., fashion merchandising, Florida State University
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Credentials/past experience:
President, owner, David Rodriguez; northeast and international regional director, bebe stores; dressed celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Heidi Klum, Oprah Winfrey and Eva Longoria; work featured in "Devil Wears Prada," "Sex in the City" and "Friends," among others
Awards, recognition, honors:
Moet et Chandon Designer Debut Award, MODA Award for Hispanic Designer of the Year, Fashion Group International Rising Star Award Finalist, Smithsonian Center Legacy Award, selected by Elle Magazine as one of 10 designers for the Focus Group, Profiled in The Atlantan magazine's September 2009 fashion issue "Look Who's Talking"
Courses:
- FASH 105 Introduction to Textiles
- FASH 110 Introduction to Fashion Design
- FASH 303 The Business of Fashion
- FASH 419 Current Trends and Forecasting
- FASH 422 Fashion Portfolio Presentation
- FASM 215 Fashion Aesthetics and Style
- FASM 220 Fashion Merchandising, Planning and Control
- FASM 245 Retail Buying Simulation
- FASM 310 Private Label Product Development
- FASM 400 Contemporary Issues in Fashion Merchandising
- FASM 410 Retail Management
- FASM 420 Global Sourcing and Import Buying for Fashion
- FASM 425 Visual Merchandising Communication for Fashion
- LXFM 720 Supply Chain Management Strategies
- LXFM 730 Marketing of Luxury Goods
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Carmela
Spinelli
Chair, fashion and accessory design
- B.A., St. Joseph's College
- M.A., Parsons The New School for Design
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First year at SCAD:
2010
Credentials/past experience:
Associate chair of fashion, Parsons The New School for Design
Awards, recognition, honors:
Lisa Taylor Fellowship, Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum
Organizations:
College Art Association, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Copper Hewitt National Design Museum, Costume Society
Publications and/or presentations:
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, "The Legacy of Yves Saint Laurent"
Inspiration for teaching:
"Students!"
Courses:
FASH 247 History of Fashion
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