http://fitnyc.edu/accessoriesdesign
School of Art and Design
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 27491 HEGIS 1009
The Accessories Design major offers design, technical, and business skills to prepare students for careers in design, product development, merchandising, and entrepreneurship. Curriculum below is for the entering class of Fall 2015.
| Semester 5 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREA | LD 228 - Accessories CAD | 2 |
| LD 332 - Theatrical and Character Footwear | 3 | |
| LD 342 - Zippered Handbags Design | 2.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | FA 203 - Drawing for Accessories | 1.5 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | HA 344 - History of Western Costume | 3 |
| SS 376 - Clothing and Society | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | LD 331 - Athletic Footwear Design | 3 |
| LD 341 - Unconventional Handbag Techniques | 3 | |
| RELATED AREA | FF 341 - Computer Art for Accessories Design | 1.5 |
| FS 341 - Role of Fabrics in Fashion: 1860 to Present | 3 | |
| TD 481 - Screen Printing: Scarves | 2 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts / Other World Civilization (G9) * | 3 |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | LD 333 - Nontraditional Footwear Design and Construction | 3 |
| LD 451 - Sports-Specific Bags and Carrying Gear | 3 | |
| LD 471 - The Accessories Industry | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | JD 231 - Objects Design and Rendering or PK 303 - Packaging Design for Accessories Design | 1.5-2 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | EN 322 - Writing in the Art and Design Professions | 3 |
| choice - see Liberal Arts / Foreign Language (G8)* | 3 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | LD 491 - Accessories Design Senior Project | 3 |
| LD 492 - Portfolio Development | 2.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | IC 498 - Senior Internship D: Career Planning | 4 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice: see Liberal Arts / American History (G10)* | 3 |
| choice: see Liberal Arts / Foreign Language* | 3 | TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| MAJOR AREA | 27 | |
| RELATED AREA | 13.5-14 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | 21 | |
| Total Credits: | 61.5-62 | |
Fall 2015 Requirements: See below.
* Liberal Arts: 21 credits
- American History: 3 credits. CHOICE of one (1) course that meets General Education American History requirement (G10). See the list of courses available in American History.
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English: 3 credits. EN 322.
- Foreign Language: 6 credits. Two semesters of the same foreign language, one of which must meet General Education Foreign Language requirement (G8). See the list of courses available in Foreign Languages.
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History of Art: 6 credits. HA 344 and CHOICE of one (1) additional 3-credit History of Art course that meets General Education Other World Civilizations requirement (G9). See History of Art .
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Social Sciences: 3 credits. SS 376.
NOTE: Students accepted into the BFA program who have not received an AAS in Accessories Design must complete LD 133, 134, 143, and 144 prior to semester 5.