Fashion Design (Certificate)

Fashion Design (Certificate)

The four year certificate program provides students with a disciplined approach to the study of Fashion. Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. Graduates enter the field prepared for professional opportunities in Fashion. Students take electives and art history courses to round out their experience. Unlike the BFA program, students pursuing the Certificate program do not take liberal arts coursework.

BFA MFA

Certificate

Available Online & On Campus

Core Classes

FSH 100 Drawing for Fashion Core/3
FSH 101 Fashion Visual Research and Design Development Core/3
FSH 102 Drawing for Fashion 2 Core/3
FSH 120 Color Science & Fabric Technology Core/3
FSH 164 Fashion Sewing Techniques Core/3
FSH 187 Introduction to Knitwear Core/3
FSH 220 Construction/Draping/Flat Pattern 1 Core/3
FSH 221 Fashion Design Communication Core/3
FSH 230 Construction/Draping/Flat Pattern 2 Core/3
FSH 262 Fashion Designer Ready-to-Wear Core/3
FSH 274 Applied Textiles 1 Core/3
FSH 465 Navigating Fashion Careers Core/3

FOR YOUR INDIVIDUALIZED ENROLLMENT PLAN, CONTACT YOUR ADVISOR

Unit Requirements

Major Coursework Units
Major Core 36
Major 42
By Advisement 24
Electives 12
Art History 6
Total 120

Degree Requirements

FASHION CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Minimum grade of C- in all core courses and major courses

Program Learning Outcomes

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Research and Concept Development

  • Produce creative and original designs
  • Select concepts appropriate for the market and customer, building on analysis of design and market research
  • Generate ideas that are coherently related to the chosen concept as well as to one another
  • Conduct thorough design research, as evidenced in the sketchbook
  • Demonstrate evidence of trialing and self-editing designs
  • Propose designs that are possible to translate from 2D to 3D
  • Relate silhouettes, color and fabric, details and styling to the design concept
  • Produce croquis that use color to indicate color and fabric

Visual Presentation Skills

  • Create professional and organized presentations that reflect an individual/personal style
  • Effectively communicate their design concepts and philosophy two-dimensionally
  • Produce accurate and detailed technical drawings that include supportive information, where appropriate

Technical Skills

  • Work effectively with industry standard software
  • (3D Design) Draft flat patterns and drape 3D designs

Verbal and Written Presentation Skills

  • Clearly express their ideas utilizing fashion industry vocabulary

Professional Readiness

  • Create a relevant and original portfolio and collateral materials which can be used to market themselves to the industry

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

  1. Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
  2. Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
  3. Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
  4. Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
  5. Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
  6. Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
  7. Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.
  8. Engage with a variety of communities beyond the classroom through internship opportunities, study abroad programs, athletics, student interest clubs as well as collaborative, civic and pro bono projects.

*Semester plans are subject to change at any time. Semester breakdowns displayed are suggested and additional options are available to help customize your educational experience. Speak to an admissions or student services representative for more information. Please see our catalog for more details at: https://catalog.academyart.edu

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