Fashion Design
Curriculum
The two years of full-time graduate coursework combine four terms of faculty-directed studio work in fashion design and two terms of student-directed independent studio work with required courses in design, aesthetics, and the art process. Elective coursework in fashion or specific topics; advanced studies in art, computer-aided design, art history, and fashion design; and independent studies allow individual flexibility in curriculum design.Graduate Problems in Fashion Design I and II (FASH 865 and FASH 866) emphasize the development of an original statement of design intent, allowing students to synthesize their academic experiences and prepare for the marketplace. Each graduate student develops his or her personal collection which is then produced and presented in a professional fashion show.
Professional Portfolio (FASH 864) is a capstone course in which students create a professional quality collection of drawings geared to their market preferences.
Students are required to participate in at least three national and international fashion design competitions (FASH 899). These competitions provide awareness of world-wide design sensibilities and the overall level of competition in various facets of the marketplace.
The fashion industry internship (FASH 600) promotes spirit of entrepreneurship and provides perspective on success in the fashion industry. A full-time ten week position in industry is required and provides experience in design and production processes.
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| Fashion design studios | 48.0 Credits | |||
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| FASH 600 | Fashion Industry Internship | 0.0 | ||
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| FASH 611 | Textile Design | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 615 | CAD/Patternmaking | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 617 | Technical Design | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 616 | CAD for Fashion Design | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 617 | Technical Design | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 630 | Fashion A | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 631 | Fashion B | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 632 | Drawing for Industry | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 730 | Fashion C | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 731 | Fashion D | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 765 | Fashion Presentation | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 766 | Fashion Business Topics | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 864 | Professional Portfolio | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 865 | Problem in Fashion Design, Phase I | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 866 | Problem in Fashion Design, Phase II | 3.0 | ||
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| FASH 899 | Comprehensive Examination | 0.0 | ||
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| ARTH 530 | History of Modern Design | 3.0 | ||
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| Electives | 6.0 | |||
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