Course description
The goal of the Fashion Design program at AIU is to develop creative and innovative designers who are equipped with the techniques of fine craftsmanship and attuned to the needs of the consumer. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design provides specialized training in sketching, garment construction, patternmaking, draping, computer-aided design, illustration and portfolio development. The program emphasizes creativity, mastering traditional skills and enhancing design or art skills with technology that is used in the fashion industry.
Career Opportunities
The BFA in Fashion Design can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing a career as a/an:
* Fashion Consultant
* Associate Designer
* Textile Design Consultant
* Fashion Research Analyst
* Product Development Process Manager
Challenging, Relevant Coursework
The BFA in Fashion Design features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the fashion industry. Key topics addressed in this degree program include patternmaking using computer-aided design and the business practices behind the fashion industry. Students are asked to develop a comprehensive business plan and to design their own collection of fashion wear.
Students who successfully complete the program should be able to:
* Examine and discuss principles, terms, and issues in the fashion industry.
* Create original fashion designs—either by hand or with computer-aided design software—that demonstrate creativity with design elements.
* Analyze the quality of design, materials, and construction techniques that are used in commercially produced and handmade textiles, apparel, and accessories.
* Demonstrate the appropriate use of measuring, marking, cutting, sewing, and pressing equipment and tools.
* Discuss and apply processes used in the construction, tailoring/alteration, and fitting of patterns and clothes.
* Create patterns through flat pattern and draping methods.
* Discuss how consumer, market, and budget characteristics affect the formation, quality, and style of designs.
Concentration courses for this program include:
* Fashion Business Practices
* Computer-Aided Design II
* Senior Design Collection
