In this pursuit, they thoroughly understand the fashion design industry, historically and present day, and the technical skills necessary to design, develop, and merchandise womenswear or menswear lines for the ready-to-wear market.
The undergraduate fashion design program prepares its students for successful careers in the fashion industry. In this pursuit, they thoroughly understand the fashion design industry, historically and present day, and the technical skills necessary to design, develop, and merchandise womenswear or menswear lines for the ready-to-wear market.
All students in the fashion design major must be accepted through the Entry-Portfolio Review, including transfer and post-baccalaureate students. Students applying to the Fashion Design program will be evaluated based on their ability to be successful academically, artistically and creatively based on work submitted in the portfolio. Evidence of academic success is evaluated through the grade point average in all college courses and the Foundations program prerequisites. Evidence of artistic and creative capabilities is evaluated through creative work provided in the entry-review portfolio.
All artwork submitted for consideration must be the applicants’ original artwork. Any artwork submitted in the entry review that is not the applicants’ original work is grounds for elimination from the entry portfolio review. Applicants may be required to present the artwork to the entry review committee if there are any questions or concerns.
As one of the best arts schools in the nation, teaching art has been a vital part of UNT since it was first taught in 1894, only four years after the institution was founded.
Cora Stafford, an imaginative leader who served on the faculty and as director for four decades before retiring in 1964, played a major role in guiding the art program to the reputation it maintains today.
The BFA in Fashion Design trains the next generation of designers to be on the forefront of fashion, technology, and material innovation.
Coursework includes production of digital idea boards (mood boards) and researching fashion publications, pattern designs, materials exploration, boutique fashion studios and trends.
The Fashion Design Certificate provides students with the skills required for entry-level positions, including design assistant, assistant patternmaker, sample room manager, production assistant, stylist, and assistant technical designer.
With Austin’s already booming fashion industry projected to grow, now is a great time to pursue your passion for clothing design. Learn the ins and outs of commercial draping, pattern making, manufacturing, and more at Austin Community College.
The Fashion Design department provides a unique, interdisciplinary experience that challenges students to bring an artistic and theoretical approach to the work. Students benefit from rigorous artistic and professionally oriented training.
© 2025 coursetakers.com All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions of use | Privacy Policy