http://fitnyc.edu/fashiondesign
School of Art and Design
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 00735 HEGIS 1009
The BFA in Fashion Design's Special Occasion concentration provides students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to excel in the fashion industry in the area of Special Occasion. Registering for the concentration is based on availability. Curriculum below is for the entering class of Fall 2015.
| Semester 5 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREA | FD 321 - Computerized Pattern Design | 1.5 |
| FD 351 - Body Contour | 1.5 | |
| FD 352 - Knitwear Design: Flat Pattern Design and Sewing | 1.5 | |
| FD 353 - Knitwear Design: Machine Knitting | 2 | |
| FF 321 - 20th-Century Style and the Modern Designer | 2 | |
| FF 351 - Knitwear Design I | 1.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | FM 301 - Fashion Merchandising for Apparel Designers | 3 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts/Art History* | 3 |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FD 231 - Haute Couture Sewing Techniques | 2 |
| FD 232 - Haute Couture Decorative Techniques and Embellishments | 2 | |
| FD 374 - Flat Pattern Design for Special Occasion | 1.5 | |
| FF 391 - Bridal Design: Portfolio | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | FM 324 - Business of Licensing | 3 |
| MG 301 - Apparel Production: Labor Analysis | 2 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts/Foreign Language* | 3 |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FD 375 - Textile Lace and Technology I | 1.5 |
| FD 471 - Foundation Design | 2 | |
| FD 472 - Foundation Fitting Techniques | 1.5 | |
| FD 474 - Bridal Design | 2 | |
| FF 397 - Senior Portfolio: Special Occasion | 2 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts/Art History* | 3 |
| choice - see Liberal Arts/Foreign Language* | 3 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FD 495 - Senior Collection: Special Occasion | 3 |
| FF 491 - Internship | 2 | |
| FF 492 - E-Portfolio | 1 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts elective(s)* | 3 |
| choice - see Liberal Arts elective(s)* | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE(S) | choice - General Elective(s) | 1.5-3 | TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| ELECTIVE(S) | 1.5-3 | |
| MAJOR AREA | 32.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | 8 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | 18 | |
| Total Credits: | 60-61.5 | |
Fall 2015 Requirements: See below.
* Liberal Arts: 18 credits
- Liberal Arts electives: 6 credits. Select Liberal Arts courses from the following subject areas: CH (Chinese), EN (English), FI (Film & Media) - any FI course other than FI 261, 361, 461, 362, and 462, FR (French), HA (History of Art), HE (Health Education) 201, 301, IT (Italian), JA (Japanese), MU (Music), HI (History), MA (Math), LA (Liberal Arts), MC (Modern Languages & Cultures), PE (Physical Education & Dance) 215, 216, 217, PL (Philosophy), SC (Science), SP (Spanish), and SS (Social Science). See Liberal Arts Courses.
- History of Art: 6 credits. CHOICE of one (1) HA course that meets General Education Other World Civilizations requirement (G9) and one (1) additional HA course. See the full list of Art/Design History courses under HA: History of Art and Civilization .
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Foreign Language: 6 credits. Two semesters of the same foreign language, one of which must meet General Education Foreign Language requirement (G8).