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 MFACertificate
Available Online & On Campus
Core Classes
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:
- Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
- Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
- Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
- Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
- Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
- Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
- Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.
- 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