Monica Rakocy

  • Visual Studies
  • Adjunct Faculty / Studio Coordinator
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About

Monica has been in the visual presentation industry for over 30 years. She began her career in visual merchandising and has worked with companies such as Cartier, Timberland, Barneys, Il Makiage, the Javits Center, Fashiondex, and many others. Monica has also volunteered at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and for Gay Men’s Health Crisis, has been certified and trained in opioid overdose prevention, and is a trained advocate for Orange County Sexual Assault and Prevention Services.

Educational Background:  

  • BS, Empire State University
  • AAS, Fashion Institute of Technology

Courses Taught: 

  • Upcycling and Repurposing in Visual Presentation
  • Exhibition and Set Design, Visual Communication
  • Creative Direction & Styling in Visual Presentation
  • Visual Presentation and Identity
  • Principles of Visual Merchandising