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School of Art and Design
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 87060 HEGIS 1009
The Fabric Styling program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare them as stylists for positions in a number of diverse fields such as fabric styling, photo styling, film styling, fashion publishing, and many others. Curriculum below is for the entering class of Fall 2018.
| Semester 5 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREA | FS 323 - Beginning Digtial Design for Stylists | 3 |
| FS 331 - Fabric Styling I | 3 | |
| RELATED AREA | ID 322 - Decorative Arts Survey | 2 |
| TS 341 - Survey of Textile Printing Technology | 2.5 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | SC 032 - Color Science Laboratory | 1 |
| SC 332 - Color and Light | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FS 324 - Digital Design and Page Layout | 3 |
| FS 341 - Role of Fabrics in Fashion: 1860 to Present | 3 | |
| FS 451 - Color Combinations and Repeats | 3 | |
| RELATED AREA | BE 261 - Starting a Small Business | 3 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Requirements/Art History* | 3 |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FS 425 - Advanced Digital Design for Stylists | 3 |
| FS 434 - Advanced Styling | 2 | |
| FS 461 - Sustainable Knits and Seamless Technology | 3 | |
| RELATED AREA | AC 111 - Advertising and Promotion | 3 |
| PH 162 - Photographic Styling | 2 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Requirements* | 3 |
| Semester 8 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FS 435 - Home Fashion Styling | 2 |
| FS 454 - Professional Portfolio Presentation | 3 | |
| FS 491 - Internship or choice - see Requirements/General Elective* | 1.5 - 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | IN 331 - Global Sourcing for Stylists | 3 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Requirements/Art History* | 3 |
| choice - see Requirements* | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS | ||
| MAJOR AREA | 29.5-30 | |
| RELATED AREA | 15.5 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | 16 | |
| Total Credits: | 61-61.5 | |
*Fall 2018 Requirements: see below
Liberal Arts: 16 credits
- 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: 3 credits. See the list of courses available in Foreign Languages
- Science: 4 credits. SC 332 and SC 032
- Liberal Arts Elective: 3 credits. CHOICE of any course (for which prerequisites have been met) on the list of courses available in Liberal Arts
- General Elective: 1.5 - 2 credits. CHOICE of FS 491 or other elective courses (for which prerequisites have been met)
NOTE: For admission requirements, see program eligibility.
If you are a high school student
You may not apply directly to the bachelor's degree program. High school students should apply to a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program in an Art and Design major, and after completing that degree, apply to the two-year bachelor's program.
If you have an AAS from FIT
You may apply to the bachelor's degree program. The Fabric Styling BFA is a professional art degree related to Textile Design.
If the interested AAS student from FIT is not an Art and Design AAS graduate, in order to be eligible for consideration, the applicant must complete an additional 30 credits in art and design coursework, including: 6 credits of art/design history and 24 credits that include coursework in drawing, digital drawing in Adobe Creative Suite or Illustrator, and a combination of design-focused courses for professional artists.
If you have credits or a degree from another college
You may apply to the two-year BFA program in Fabric Styling as a transfer student if you meet one of the following criteria by the time you enroll at FIT:
- you will have an earned associates degree from an accredited college and your credits include: 18 credits meeting SUNY general education requirements, 30 credits in art and design coursework, including: 6 credits of art/design history and 24 credits that include coursework in drawing, digital drawing in Adobe Creative Suite or Illustrator, and a combination of design-focused courses for professional artists.
- you will have earned at least 60 credits towards a bachelor's degree at a 4-year institution with credit in the following areas: 18 credits meeting SUNY general education requirements, 30 credits in art and design coursework, including: 6 credits of art/design history and 24 credits that include coursework in drawing, digital drawing in Adobe Creative Suite or Illustrator, and a combination of design-focused courses for professional artists.
*Most Associates degree programs in Art and Design meet the course distribution requirement for admission. FIT's admissions office can assist you if you have any questions.
Please note that FIT AAS students receive priority admissions consideration.