http://fitnyc.edu/fashiondesign
School of Art and Design
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 00735 HEGIS 1009
Building upon the success of the AAS studies in Fashion Design, courses in the BFA program advance in complexity as students hone their expertise in the special occasion concentration. Through applied experiential learning and the creative application and development of critical problem-solving challenges, students become adept fashion designers. Students attain a greater understanding of the fashion design process, further perfect their conceptual/technical skills, and advance in the development of a personal design aesthetic and their adaptive abilities. This program prepares graduates for success in special occasion careers, related design fields, and other careers not yet imagined. Registering for this concentration is based on availability. Curriculum below is for the entering class of Fall 2017.
| Semester 5 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREA | FD 357 - Introduction to Knitwear Design | 3 |
| FD 381 - Stretch Fundamentals | 2.5 | |
| FF 311 - Lifestyle Collection Design | 2.5 | |
| FF 322 - 20th Century Style for the 21st Century Aesthetic **** | 3 | |
| choice - see Major Area Electives** | 2 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts/Foreign Language* | 3 |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FD 368 - Special Occasion Bridal Design | 3 |
| FD 342 - CAD for Fashion Design and Development or FF 345 - Advanced Digital Fashion Design **** | 2 | |
| FF 373 - Special Occasion Bridal Design | 2.5 | |
| choice - see Major Area Electives** | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | choice - see Related Area Electives*** | 2 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - Liberal Arts/Foreign Language* | 3 |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FD 383 - Haute Couture Embellishments | 2.5 |
| FD 481 - Structural Design | 2.5 | |
| FF 496 - Senior Portfolio: Special Occasion Design | 2.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | choice - see Related Area Electives*** | 2 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts/Art History | 3 |
| choice - see Liberal Arts | 3 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FD 486 - Senior Thesis: Special Occasion Design | 3 |
| FF 491 - Internship | 2 | |
| choice - see Major Area Electives** | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | choice - see Related Area Electives*** | 2 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts/Art History | 3 |
| choice - see Liberal Arts* | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS | ||
| MAJOR AREA | 37 | |
| RELATED AREA | 6 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | 18 | |
| Total Credits: | 61 | |
Fall 2017 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 .
- Foreign Language: 6 credits. Two semesters of the same foreign language, one of which must meet the General Education Foreign Language requirement (G8)
**Major Area Electives: 6 credit minimum.
CHOICE of major area courses (for which prerequisites have been met) from the following: FD 231
, FD 281, FD 321, FD 341, FD 342, FD 343, FD 364, FD 366, FD 374, FD 383, FD 384, FD 385, FD 386, FD 461, FD 467, FD 472, FD 475, FF 312, FF 323, FF 324, FF 343, FF 344, FF 345, FF 353, FF 398. The same course cannot be used to fulfill a required Major Area and a Major Area elective.
Note: The assortment of Major Area Elective and Related Area Elective courses available and offered during a given semester is subject to change. All courses will not be available or offered each semester. The list of course options may evolve over time; contact the Fashion Design Department for details.
***Related Area Electives: 6 credits.
CHOICE of any two to four elective courses (for which prerequisites have been met) totaling 6 credits from the following: AC 114, BE 261, CD 123, DE 102, DE 143, EP 311, EP 321, FA 101, FA 103, FA 104, FA 105, FM 268, FM 301, FM 324, IC 496,IN 322, IN 443, LD 112, LD 133, LD 136, LD 143, MG 301, PH 162, TD 101, TD 183, TD 227, TD 481, TS 368
****NOTE: FF 322
is required and may be taken in either 5th or 6th semester.
CHOICE of FD 342
or FF 345
is required and may be taken in either 5th or 6th
semester.