http://fitnyc.edu/fashiondesign
School of Art and Design
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 00735 HEGIS 1009
This overseas academic program is offered in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano. Courses listed below include those offered in Milan. Equivalent course substitutions offered in Milan fulfill some related area course requirements. Students may attend the international program for one or both years. Refer to the department's website at fitnyc.edu/fashiondesign for course and other related information. Students must complete IT 111 before attending the Fashion Design program in Milan.
| 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 351 - Knitwear Design I | 1.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | FM 301 - Fashion Merchandising for Apparel Designers | 3 |
| FM 324 - Business of Licensing | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION/ART HISTORY | SS 374 - Cross-Cultural Studies G9 or choice - see History of Art and Civilization* G7 | 3 |
| choice - see Foreign Language* G8 | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FD 341 - Design with High-Tech Fabrics | 1.5 |
| FD 362 - Active Sport Design | 2 | |
| FD 363 - Swimwear Design | 2 | |
| FF 321 - 20th-Century Style and the Modern Designer | 2 | |
| FF 392 - Swim/Active Sport Portfolio | 2 | |
| FF 398 - Outerwear and Performance Apparel Design Portfolio | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | MG 301 - Apparel Production: Labor Analysis | 2 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION/ART HISTORY | SS 374 - Cross-Cultural Studies G9 or choice - see History of Art and Civilization* G7 | 3 |
| choice - see Foreign Language* G8 | 3 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FD 355 - Primavision I | 1.5 |
| FD 461 - Tailoring Techniques | 2 | |
| FF 393 - Portfolio: Sportswear | 2 | |
| FD 364 - Outerwear and Performance Apparel Design | 2 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION/ART HISTORY | choice - see Foreign Language* G8 | 3 |
| SS 374 - Cross-Cultural Studies G9 or choice - see History of Art and Civilization* G7 | 3 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FD 496 - Senior Collection: Sportswear/Active Wear | 3 |
| FF 491 - Internship | 2 | |
| FF 492 - E-Portfolio | 1 | |
| FD 475 - Leather Apparel Design | 2 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION/ART HISTORY | choice - see American History* G10 or History of Art and Civilization* G7 | 3 | TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| GENERAL EDUCATION/ART HISTORY | 21 | |
| MAJOR AREA | 35 | |
| RELATED AREA | 8 | |
| Total Credits: | 64 | |
*Fall 2014 Requirements: See below.
FIT's Gen Ed courses are organized along the following categories: G1 Basic Communication; G2 Mathematics; G3 Natural Sciences; G4 Social Sciences; G5 Western Civilization; G6 The Arts; G7 Humanities; G8 Foreign Language; G9 Other World Civilizations; G10 American History.
Liberal Arts:
Liberal Arts offered in Milan may vary depending on semester.
American History:
American History (G10) course offerings vary in Milan for eighth-semester students.
Other World Civilizations:
Other World Civilizations (G9) course offerings vary in Milan for seventh-semester students.
Foreign Language:
IT 112, 213, and 214 (G8). Note: IT 111 must be completed prior to studying in the IFDM program. BFA degree requires two semesters of the same foreign language, one of which must be a 3-credit nonconversational course (G8).
History of Art and Civilization:
History of Art (G7) course offerings vary in Milan. See Program Coordinator.
**Related Area Electives:
Related Area course options are available in Semester 8, if desired. See Program Coordinator for course(s).
NOTE: Students who plan to attend this program for two years in Milan must meet with the FD Program Coordinator early in the prior semester to determine how best to fulfill their Liberal Arts requirements for the BFA degree.