http://fitnyc.edu/fashiondesign
School of Art and Design
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 00735 HEGIS 1009
The BFA in Fashion Design's Knitwear concentration provides students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to excel in the fashion industry in the area of Knitwear. 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 354 - Knitwear Design: Draping, Advanced Sewing, and Flat Pattern Design | 1.5 |
| FD 355 - Primavision I | 1.5 | |
| FF 352 - Knitwear Design II | 1.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | FM 324 - Business of Licensing | 3 |
| FS 322 - Fashion Knit Design | 2 | |
| MG 301 - Apparel Production: Labor Analysis | 2 | |
| TS 261 - Introduction to Weft Knitting Principles | 3 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts/Foreign Language* | 3 |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FD 356 - Seamless Knit Design: Stoll M1 | 2 |
| FD 451 - Knitwear Design: Full Fashion and Pointelle | 2 | |
| FD 452 - Primavision II | 1.5 | |
| FF 395 - Portfolio: Knitwear Design | 1.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | TS 431 - Advanced Concepts in Weft Knitting | 2.5 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts/Foreign Language* | 3 |
| choice - see Liberal Arts/Art History* | 3 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FD 497 - Senior Collection: Knitwear | 2 |
| FF 491 - Internship | 2 | |
| FF 492 - E-Portfolio | 1 | |
| RELATED AREA | TS 366 - Experimentations with Weft Knitting Structures and Machinery | 2 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts electives* | 3 |
| choice - see Liberal Arts electives* | 3 | TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS |
| MAJOR AREA | 26.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | 17.5 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | 18 | |
| Total Credits: | 62 | |
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).