More About Me
CSFRST 3191: Internship Course Assignment Portion
So I started this website in April of 2023 as an online portfolio and a place to post about fashion and other things I like and am passionate about.
So for a personal website assignment I had in a class at tOSU, I created this page for all the required information.
Please feel free to explore the rest of my website as well though!
Update (August 27, 2023): This page was created for an assignment in my internship course in SU23. I have updated this to contain information about all my courses up to that point, that course and after. This is no longer the "CSFRST 3191" page but the "More About Me" page. While it started as a page for my assignment, it is now a page containing more information about myself and my education.
SAMANTHA MATTEUCCI
About Myself
Hello, my name is Samantha Matteucci. I am a graduate of The Ohio State University.
I have loved fashion for as long as I remember. I am interested in styling. I remember growing up and religiously watching What Not To Wear on TLC. I love putting together outfits for myself and others. When I shop I am putting together outfits in my head. Planning outfits is my favorite part of every day/week.
I am also very interested in how fashion and social media play into each other. There are so many different fashion niches on social media and I love stumbling across all of them and discovering new styles and aesthetics, seeing what is trending and what may not be anymore.
There is so much potential in the fashion industry and I am interested in learning about all of it!
I could get lost for hours on Pinterest, looking at outfit ideas and getting sucked into new aesthetics. Shopping is one of my favorite things to do in my spare time and brings me joy. I am firm believer that retail therapy is a legitimate form of therapy. While I probably have too many clothes, I will never tire of looking for new pieces to add to my wardrobe.
CLASSES: AU20
Freshman Year
EHE 1100: Introduction to Education & Human Ecology and Degree Planning. Provides introduction and information to OSU and its communities and strategies to successfully transition to community. Provides information about the College of Education and Human Ecology.
ENGLISH 1110.01: First-Year English Composition. Develop capacity for undertaking academic research and analysis through an original research project and presentation. Choose a film or T.V. show that you want to analyze.
HUMNNTR 2210: Science of Human Nutrition. Address the basic principles of the biological science involving interactions between nutrients and physiological processes with the emphasis on implications for human health.
HISTART 2002: History of Western Art II: The Renaissance to the Present. Examines the art of Europe and the United States from approx. the 1400s to the present, with the emphasis on developments in painting.
CSHSPMG 2600: Introduction into Hospitality. Overview of the hospitality-tourism industry. Introduction to and career exploration of various segments of the Hospitality-tourism field.
CSFRST 2300: Branding in Fashion, Hospitality, and Sport Industries. Examination of branding as a business strategy in fashion, hospitality, sport, and special events industries, including luxury, mass-market and boutique fashion, hotel and restaurant brands.
SP21
Freshman Year
ECON 2001.01: Principles of Microeconomics. Obtain an introduction to economic theory and economic decision making.
MATH 1130: College Algebra for Business. Comprehend mathematical concepts and methods adequate to construct valid arguments, understand inductive and deductive reasoning, and increase general problem solving skills.
PSYCH 1100: Intro to Psych 1100. Covered: Methods in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behavior, Sensation & Perception, Consciousness, Memory, Learning, Development, Intelligence, Stress & Health, Social Psychology, Psychological Disorders, Treatment of Psychological Disorders.
PHILOS 2120: Asian Philosophies. Covered Asian religions and philosophies.
AU21
Sophomore Year
ACCTMIS 2000: Outline of Accounting. Combination of introductory financial accounting and introductory managerial accounting.
ASTRON 1101: Astronomy 1101 - From Planets to the Cosmos. The goals of this class were to give students a good grasp of the contents, age, shape and structure of the universe as understood by modern physics; introduce students to scientific reasoning, methods, and critical thinking as applied in astronomy through the hands-on labs; to give students a handle on hoe these ideas and methods developed and how we know these things about the universe.
CSFRST 2372: Dress, Appearance, & Cultural Diversity. Study of human behavior and understanding of dress as a medium of communication and expression used by individuals, human societies, and cultures.
CSFRST 2374: History of Twentieth Century Fashion. A study of the rise of twentieth century fashion and beyond from an historical perspective. It considers cultural and global forces related to progress and change in the fashion industry, particularly industry developments leading to mass fashion. Focuses in the connection between fashionable dress, culture, and society with an emphasis on the reciprocal relationship of fashion to social customs economics, technology, religion, art, war, politics, and entertainment of all sorts -- music, theater, dance, sports, and more. An important aspect of the course is recognition of the influence of historic dress on contemporary fashion trends.
SP22
Sophomore Year
BUSML 3150: Foundations of Marketing. Covers the foundations and basics of marketing.
CSE 2111: Covers the basics of Excel and databases.
ENR 2100: Introduction to Environmental Science. Coursework fosters students' understanding of the principles, theories, and methods of modern science, the relationship between science and technology, the implications of scientific discoveries and the potential of science and technology to address problems of the contemporary world.
PSYCH 2367.01: Introduction to Social Psychology. An introduction to research in social psychology; topics include individual motivation, group behavior, attitudes, and perception of self and others. An exploration of scientific research and literature into the field of social psychology, including the central elements of the field, as well as a particular focus on broad research trends highlighted by specific, classical psychological studies. Answer questions like "what is the self?" "when will people obey authority, and when will they challenge it?" "what os the nest way to reduce aggression?" and "how to human relationships form?".
CSFRST 2370: Aesthetics of Fashion & Retail. The perception and presentation of the self and its surrounding environment through the use of aesthetics with consideration of foundations of design, physical characteristics, environment, personal expression, and context.
AU22
Junior Year
STAT 1350.02: Elementary Statistics. Designed to help you become thoughtful and critical consumers of statistics in everyday life. Learn about how data is produced, organized, and summarized. Students will also learn about how samples of data can be used to make inferences about populations.
CSFRST 2371: Textiles. A study of the various aspects of textiles from the basics of fiber, yarn, and fabric characteristics to textile coloration and finishes. Learn to understand good textile choices for specific end uses, laundering and care of textiles and clothing, and industry trends. Students will learn the fundamental language associated with textiles and fabrics in the fashion industry.
CSFRST 2373: Business of Fashion and Retail. Survey of the fashion industry supply chain, business structure, design, manufacturing, sourcing, distribution and retail functions along with the industry terminology, current topic analysis, and career options.
CSFRST 3330: Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability & Entrepreneurship in Fashion and Hospitality Industries. The course will examine corporate socially responsible and sustainable decisions-making in fashion, retail and hospitality products and services while examining some of the regulatory processes used in advertising, marketing, and promotion.
CSFRST 3950: Use of Social Media and IT in Fashion, Hospitality & Sport Industries. P provides an application and discussion of social media and information technology strategies in fashion, sport, and hospitality industries. Seek better understanding of the analytics and metrics that come with using different platforms.
SP23
Junior Year
BUSMHR 2500: Foundations in Entrepreneurship. Course objectives provide skills, knowledge, and grounding on how to think like an entrepreneur.
CSFRST 2990: Professional Development for Fashion and Retail Studies. Preparation for an internship experience in the fashion & retail industry by providing skills for success on the job and job seekers the tools applicable to an individual who is transitioning from the classroom to the retail work environment. There is a difference between what is acceptable in the academic world and what is at work.
CSFRST 3474: Fashion Forecasting. Analysis and application of trend forecasting practices in all aspects of the fashion industry.
CSFRST 3585: Merchandising Math 1. Retail buyer’s role in merchandise management: decision making, planning, control process, negotiating, buying, pricing, and selecting merchandise for sale. Understanding retail math applications to optimize merchandise assortment and profit. Analysis and synthesis of merchandising management practices and problems. Use of industry practices for decision making, planning, and control of merchandise.
CSFRST 3910: Customer Experience Management. This course examines how organizations can manage customer experience by utilizing some of the nascent concepts drawn from service management. This course is designed to provide students with an intellectual and hands-on understanding of how to manage customer experience by making use of some of the well recognized knowledge from service theory and its practical application in both for profit and/or nonprofit organizations.
SU23
Incoming Senior
CSFRST 3191: Internship. Semester-long supervised experience at an approved internship site related to Retail which provides students with experiences that better enable them to secure a permanent position within their profession. Through the realistic experience in the work environment, students can develop professional goals in relation to their capabilities and the market demands for college graduate entry-level positions.
AU23
FDSCTE 1110: Chocolate Science. Will cover chocolate production starting from agriculture through processing.
CSCFFS 3270: Family in Business. Offers students the opportunity to explore family business topics such as family dynamics, conflicts, and relations relative to the business, business finance, formation and growth, strategic management, professionalization, and succession. An overview of families who own businesses and the profiles of their businesses are presented.
CSFRST 3471: Apparel Manufacturing Decisions.
CSFRST 4576: Global Sourcing and Trade in Textile Products. This course is an introduction to the global textile and apparel complex, particularly the importance of international trade, global sourcing strategic management of global brands, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility.
CSFRST 4680: Strategic Management in Fashion & Hospitality. Discussion, development and application of strategic management in fashion and hospitality industries.
Senior Year
SP24
ART 2100: Beginning Drawing. This course introduces essential freehand drawing experiences emphasizing observational drawing. Students are introduced to a wide range of drawing methods, media and concepts, while developing perceptual skills and an ability to utilize drawing as a tool for thinking, expression, invention and communication
ART 2555: Photography 1. Introduction to Photography is an introductory photography class exploring photographic practice, aesthetics, history, and theory. This course will emphasize seeing, thinking, and creating with a critical and curious mind/eye in order to understand the construction and manipulation of photographic meaning and form. Students will explore how one’s way of seeing is deeply tied to one’s personal and cultural experience and learn about issues of representation via images. This course utilizes digital cameras for image production.
HISTART 2001: Introduction to Western Art 1: Ancient/Medieval. This course examines the history of Western Art (architecture, painting, sculpture, and material culture) from the third millennium BCE to the fourteenth century CE. Rather than a complete survey of that period, the course will concentrate on a select group of representative buildings, objects and images. We will examine not only the works themselves, but also the historical context in which they were produced. There will be a strong emphasis, too, on questions of analysis and interpretation. Our goal is to impart not only a body of knowledge but also a set of critical tools, which you should be able to apply even to artworks and buildings not specifically covered in this course.
MUSIC 2252: History of Rock & Roll. In this class, we will examine seemingly-simple questions about what constitutes rock and roll music as a genre, explore how rock and roll grew within the musical, political, and social context of the United States in the twentieth century, and how styles of rock and roll music have developed to both reflect and influence cultural changes in the U.S. and around the world. This class uses a very broad definition of rock and roll, encompassing a wide variety of sub-genres and related trends in popular music.
