In conjunction with a faculty mentor, the student will participate in a research or creative project investigating issues and problems in clothing and fashion merchandising.  This course will provide an introduction to the methods and techniques of the discipline. The research experience will culminate in a paper and presentation.  Open to freshmen and sophomore majors and others by permission of the instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.  A research proposal form completed by the student and faculty mentor is required for registration. Instructor's consent required. Prerequisite: FMD-114.