An exciting future awaits students within the Fashion Design program. The curriculum offers a pragmatic approach to the many areas of the fashion industries. Students experience and explore the dynamically creative, real world of fashion design. The Fashion Design curriculum offers the creative foundation from which students can grow as artists and acquire skills related to the profession.
 

Students who successfully complete this program will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and application evidenced by the ability to effectively interpret and express art and/or design concepts and solutions in written/verbal/visual/sensorial format.
• Effectively apply materials, techniques, technology, vocabulary/terminology relative to desired end product and solution.
• Demonstrate an understanding and application of the history, theory, context, and practice of fashion, art, and design evidenced by the ability to contextualize thoughts and ideas in reference to socio-historical context as it applies to concept, practice, and product.
• Apply the above referenced skills and abilities in conjunction with creative problem solving, concept development, and design execution.
• Describe, analyze, interpret, and contextualize one’s own work and the work of others.
• Develop and maintain effective, ethical, professional and sustainable work habits (including time management, project organization, and awareness of environmentally sensitive working practices).
• Develop and present a succinct, cohesive, professional body of work.

 

Fashion is art and sociology and ultimately reflects the aesthetic taste, political mood, economic condition, technical achievements, and social status of the wearer through the personal expression of dress. Fashion as an industry includes research, production, merchandising, and marketing. The opportunity to explore creativity and practicality is the foundation for a successful career in the fashion profession and must include an understanding of the integration of these elements. The Fashion Design BFA program enables the students to excel as art professionals within this ever-evolving profession. Students participate in a true fashion experience throughout their education with exposure to recognized guests designers, industry leaders, and accomplished alumni, and through fashion competitions, presentations, and exhibitions.

 

Students seeking to enter the BFA program in Fashion Design must apply in the Fashion Studies Department. A grade of “C” or better is required in all major coursework.

 

For students who have already earned a Bachelors degree, a Second Bachelor of Arts is offered in Fashion Design.

 

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