Curriculum Vitae

Mia (Mikyoung) Whang, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Fashion

Fine Arts

Centenary University

400 Jefferson St. Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Office Phone: 908-852-1400 (ext. 2360); Cell Phone: 785-317-6290

Email: whangm@centenaryuiversity.edu

Website: https://sites.google.com/site/fashionistajademade/

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

Aug. 2006 to May 2011 Ph.D. in Apparel & Textiles, College of Human Ecology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

Dissertation: ‘The 1916 pink gingham apron frock: An illustration of the middle-class American housewife’s shifting role from producer to consumer’

GPA 4.0

Feb. 2001 to Oct. 1997 M.A. in Fashion Design, California State University, Los Angeles, CA

Thesis: ‘A collection of Western apparel design inspired by Asian

traditional costumes and cultural flair’

GPA 3.73

Aug. 1995 to July 1996 A.A. in Fashion Merchandising, ICM School of Business, Pittsburgh, PA

GPA 4.0

March 1981 to Feb. 1985 B.S. in Clothing and Textiles, College of Home Economics, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea

PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Aug. 2011 to current Associate Professor of Fashion, Fine Arts Department, Centenary University

PROFESSOINAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Oct. 1991 to June 1993 Esquire Inc., Seoul, South Korea

Creative Designer, clothing brand ‘Designer’s Edition’, targeting contemporary career women

Apparel design and product development: trend, color and market analysis, fabric, color and design theme selection, design development and garment fitting, and production and quality control

Merchandising: customer claims management, organization of fashion shows and conventions, window displays, price and quantity control, and sales analysis

Attended various fashion shows, fabric convention shows, trend forecast seminars and presentations

Attended fabric convention show and visited various fabric manufacturers in Tokyo, Japan

Oct. 1987 to May 1989 Boutique shop ‘Comme de Femme’, Seoul, South Korea

Co-owner/designer, a custom-made design shop for young female adults

April 1987 to Sep. 1987 Shinhan International, Inc., Seoul, South Korea

Fashion Merchandiser, clothing brand ‘Benetton’ Korea

Communicated with Benetton headquarters in Italy

Merchandising: fabric, sample, and main production development, quantity and quality control, visual display for the shop windows

Engaged in dealing with the import and export of garments

Sep. 1985 to March 1987 Pungyeon, Inc., Seoul, South Korea

Assistant Creative Designer, clothing brand ‘Julian’, targeting contemporary career women

Assisted designers on fabric, accessory selection, sample production and garment fitting.

Participated in fabric, color, trend analysis, and textiles selection

Apparel design and production development; design development based on trend, brand image, sales data and forecasting

Main production quantity and quality control, sales and market analysis, and window displays

Attended various fashion shows and fashion trend forecast presentations

June 1985 to Aug. 1985 Clifford Inc., Seoul, South Korea

Assistant merchandiser

Involved in handling main production of Men’s shirts and accessories of various prominent European brands including Pierre Cardin, Charles Jourdan, and Countess Mara

Created alternative color ways of Women’s/Men’s neckwear products

March 1985 to May 1985 Jang Soo-Ho boutique, Seoul, South Korea

Internship, assisted owner/designer with selecting and purchasing fabrics, notions, trimmings, and garment fitting

RESERECH AND TEACHING INTERESTS

Areas of Interests Creative apparel design: Explore the draping and flat pattern making, and textile surface design to produce marketable design, wearable art, and sustainable fashion design. Utilize ‘Slow Fashion,’ ‘Up-cycling,’ ‘Multi-function,’ ‘Natural Dyeing’ and ‘Zero Waste Fabric Cutting ’ sustainable fashion strategies in designs.

Cultural and historic costumes: Use them as an inspiration; subcultural fashion and its impact on the present-day styles Teaching : Apparel Design, Design process, Fashion illustration, Flat patternmaking, Draping, Computer-Aided Design, History of Fashion

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Fall 2011-Present: Courses instructed at Centenary University

FAS 1000: Apparel Construction (Fall 2011)

FAS 1100: Intro to Fine Arts Digital Design (Fall 2020)

FAS 2008: Fashion Sketching (Spring 2012-2020)

FAS 3005: History of Costume (Fall 2012-2017)

FAS 2010: Design Studio 1-Flat Pattern (Fall 2011-2020)

FAS 3010: Design Studio II-Draping (Spring 2013-2020)

FAS 3015: Fashion Graphics (Fall 2014, Spring/Fall 2015, Spring/Fall 2016, Spring/Fall 2017)

FAS 3099: Special Topics, Sustainable Fashion Design with Advanced Flat patternmaking

FAS 4010: Design Studio III-Advanced Problems in Fashion (Fall 2011-2020)

FAS 4012: Design Studio IV-Portfolio Development (Spring 2011-2020)

Fall 2009-Spring 2010 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Apparel & Textiles, Kansas State University

· Taught AT 300: Apparel Production I

· Taught AT 695: Pattern Development II, Draping

Spring 2009 Graduate Assistant, Apparel & Textiles, Kansas State University

· Assisted with AT 400 Fashion Illustration

· Assisted in class and CAD lab

· Tutored students in technical design and rendering skills

Fall 2008 Graduate Assistant, Apparel & Textiles, Kansas State University

· Assisted with AT 695: Pattern Development II (draping)

· Attended all classes

· Tutored students in draping and completing projects

· Did demonstrations on draping techniques

JURIED DESIGN & AWARDS

Soriero, N. & Whang, M. As You Are II.

· Accepted for inclusion on the 2019 Design Exhibition at the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Oct. 26-29, 2019, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Whang, M, From the Closet to the Street.

· Accepted for inclusion on the 2018 Design Exhibition at the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Nov. 6-9, 2018, Cleveland, Ohio.

Whang, M. Butterflies, Naturally.

· Accepted for inclusion on the 2017 Design Exhibition at the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Nov. 14-18, 2017, St. Petersburg, Florida.

Ross, G. & Whang, M. Street Serenade II.

· Accepted for inclusion on the 2017 Design Exhibition at the International Textile and Apparel Association, Nov. 14-18, 2017, St. Petersburg, Florida.

Whang M. Versatile Playsuit.

· Accepted for inclusion on the Design Exhibition at the Fashion & Media conference, Oct. 12-14, 2017, Drexel University, Pennsylvania

Soriero, N. & Whang, M. Motion.

· Accepted for inclusion on the Design Exhibition at the Fashion & Media conference, Oct. 12-14, 2017, Drexel University, Pennsylvania

Whang, M. Retro Chic, Naturally.

· Accepted for inclusion on the Design Exhibition at the Sustainable and Healthy Lifestyles: Policy, Pedagogy and Practice International Conference, March 23-25, 2017, St. Angela’s College, Sligo, Ireland

Yang, E. & Whang, M. Les Nymphéas – Trees Reflections.

Accepted for inclusion on the 2017 Design Exhibition at the Annual Conference of Costume Society of America, May 29- June 4, 2017, Portland, Maine.

Whang, M. & Yang, E. Reminiscence of Redingote, Versatile Coatdress.

· Accepted for inclusion on the 2016 Design Exhibition at the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Nov. 8-11, 2016, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Yang, E. & Whang, M Les Nymphéas – Trees Reflections.

· Accepted for inclusion on the 2016 Design Exhibition at the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Nov. 9-13, 2016, 2016, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Whang, M. The Ulster Coat Reborn: A Versatile Coatdress.

· Accepted for inclusion on the 2015 Design Exhibition at the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Nov. 9-13, 2015, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Diana A. & Whang, M. A Magical Labyrinth.

· Accepted for inclusion on the 2015 Design Exhibition at the International Textile and Apparel Association, Nov. 9-13, 2015, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Carolina, A. & Whang, M. Eclipse Solar.

· Accepted for inclusion on the 2015 Design Exhibition at the International Textile and Apparel Association, Nov. 9-13, 2015, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Whang, M. Shades of Scenery II: Versatile Dress from Existing Materials.

· Accepted for Live Gallery at the International Textile and Apparel Association Design Exhibition, Nov. 14-17, 2012, Honolulu, Hawaii

Whang, M. A Beautiful Spring Fragrance.

· Accepted for Live Gallery at the International Textile and Apparel Association Design Exhibition, Nov. 14-17, 2012, Honolulu, Hawaii

Whang, M. & Haar, S. Tornado Dress: A Healing Journey.

· Wearable art exhibited at the 2009 American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences national conference, June 24-27, Knoxville, TN.

Whang, M. & Haar, S. Shades of Scenery: Versatile Ensemble from Existing Materials.

· Accepted for Live Gallery at the International Textile and Apparel Association Design Exhibition, Oct. 28-31, 2009, Bellevue, WA.

· Exhibited at the 2009 American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Conference, June 24-27, Knoxville, TN. Awarded Best Graduate Student Award.

Whang, M. Retrospection of Madeleine Vionnet.

· Evening dress showcased at the 2006 Fashion Group International of Kansas City Fashion Design Competition, Nov. 3, Kansas City, MO. Won Second Place for special occasion category. Awarded, $800.

REFERRED PUBLICATION

Whang, M. & Haar, S. (2014). Nelly Don’s 1916 Pink Gingham Apron Frock: An Illustration of the Middle class American Housewife’s Shifting Role from Producer to Consumer. Fashion and Textiles, 1(18), 1-17. DOI: 10.1186/s40691-014-0018-1

INVITED NON-JURIED EXHIBITION

Whang, M. Joseon Women’s Butterfly Scent.

· Exhibited at the Suncheon Bay Garden Exposition, Jeonju, South Korea, August 2013.

REFERRED ORAL PRESENTATION

Whang, M. & Kozar, J. Encouraging Socially Responsible Behavior: Saying “No” to Counterfeits.

· Presented at the 2008 International Textile and Apparel Association Conference, Nov. 5-8, Shamburg, IL.

REFERRED POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Whang M. & Brosdahl, D. A 1916 Pink Gingham Apron Frock: Evolution of the American Women’s Housedress and the Creation of the Nelly Don.

· Presented at the 2008 International Textile and Apparel Association Conference, Nov. 5-8, Shamburg, IL.

Whang, M. & Haar, S. The Role of Nelly Don’s 1916 Pink Gingham Apron Frock in the Modernization of the Middle-class American Housewife.

· Presented at the 2010 International Textile and Apparel Association Conference, Oct. 27-30, Montreal, Canada.

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

Fall 2011-2013, 2015-2019 Travel grants for the ITAA conference trips from Centenary University. Awarded $1165, $1900, $1630, $1625, $1411, $1415, $1420, $1241 each year.

Fall 2017, Spring 2019 Travel grants for the Fashion & Media from Centenary University

Awarded $ 426, $434

Spring 2016 Travel grants for the Sustainable and Healthy Lifestyles: Policy, Pedagogy and Practice International Conference

Awarded $ 1238

Spring 2008 Research grant for the doctorate dissertation from the College of Human Ecology, Kansas State University. Awarded $1,500.

Spring 2007- Spring 2009 The COHO Scholarship from the College of Human Ecology, Kansas State University. Awarded $2,700 each semester.

Fall 2008 Travel grant for the ITAA conference trip to Chicago from Apparel and Textile Graduate Student Organization. Awarded $500.

Fall 2007 Travel grant for the ITAA conference trip to LA from Apparel and Textile Graduate Student Organization. Awarded $350.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Spring 2007-Fall 2008 Graduate Assistant, Apparel & Textiles, Kansas State University Department

· Assisted Dr. Debora Brosdahl for her research on sustainability

· Assisted finding articles, developing questionnaires, and scales for survey

PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY SERVICE

Fall 2019 to present Serve as a At Large Faculty Senate at Centenary University.

2017-Present Serve as a faculty advisor for House of Fashion at Centenary University.

2016 Fall-2019 Spring Curriculum Committee, Centenary University.

2016 Spring Attended “Colleague Training sessions” as a department rep to learn new system for registration.

2016 Spring Academic Symposium, Centenary University.

Assist gathering information from the presenters.

2016-Present Serve as a Design Juror for ITAA Design Exhibition for Undergraduate design entries.

2015-Present Design Evaluation Committee, ITAA.

2015-2016 Design Education & Scholarship Committee, ITAA.

2015 Fall- Spring 2019 Student Research & Development Committee, Centenary University.

2014-2015 Academic Review Board, Centenary College.

2013 Fall Planning/Organizing Team Member at the ITAA Annual Conference

Coordinated poster presentation sessions.

2013-2014 Faculty Research & Development committee, Centenary College.

2013-Present Host/organize students’ Recycling Fashion Show & Display at the Centenary College Earth Day Celebration event.

2012-2013 Student Life Trustee committee, Centenary College.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Jan 2019 Received a one-week long training on Gerber “AccuMark” Computer Pattern Design and Product Data Management software, Jan 6-13, 2019.

Dec 2018 Hold the ‘Creative Scholarship Exhibition: Sustainable Fashion Designs,’ Dec 1-15, 2018, Ferry Building Gallery, Centenary University, NJ

June 2017 Attended the Human Solution’s 3D simulation workshop, learned CAD programs and 3D simulation software, Vidya, for fabrics, patterns and the human body, June 5-9, 2017, Morrisville, NC.

July 2013 Attended “Natural Dyeing” classes instructed by Lucca Hong, director of Sky Water Light Natural Dyeing Art Institute, June & July, 2013

Nov. 2011 Attended ‘Portfolio Preparation’ workshop instructed by Linda Tain and Steven Stipelman, Nov. 10, 2011, Philadelphia, PA

Jan. 2009 Attended ‘Madeleine Vionnet’ workshop organized by Claire Schaffer, and instructed by Sandra Ericson, learned legendary couturier Vionnet’s draping methods, January 3-8, 2009, Palm Springs, CA

May 2008 Participated in New York City Summer Study Tour, May 20-25, 2008: Fashion industry and museum visits in NYC

SKILLS

Fashion illustrations by hand and computer; Flat patternmaking by hand and computer;Draping; Apparel construction, Surface design of textiles; Computer-aided design; Software: Gerber AccuMark, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and In

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2006-present International Textile and Apparel Association

2007-present Costume Society of America

2013-2014 Textile Society of America

2008-2010 Surface Design Association

2006-200 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists