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 2018.
| 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 | |
| FD 231 - Haute Couture Sewing Techniques | 2 | |
| RELATED AREA | choice - see Related Area Electives*** | 4 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - Liberal Arts/Foreign Language* | 3 |
| Semester 7 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | FD 383 - Haute Couture Embellishments | 2.5 |
| FD 472 - Structural Design Fitting Techniques | 1.5 | |
| FD 481 - Structural Design | 2.5 | |
| FF 496 - Senior Portfolio: Special Occasion Design | 2.5 | |
| 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 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Liberal Arts/Art History | 3 |
| choice - see Liberal Arts* | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS | ||
| MAJOR AREA | 38.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | 4 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | 18 | |
| Total Credits: | 60.5 | |
Fall 2018 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: 4 credits minimum. CHOICE of major area courses (for which prerequisites have been met) from the following: 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 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 116, 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.
All applicants to FIT Fashion Design programs pare expected to provide a competitive portfolio. Sewing skills are strongly recommended.
IF YOU ARE A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
You should apply to the two-year Fashion Design Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program. High school students may not apply directly to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program. On completing the Fashion Design AAS, many students choose to apply to the two-year Fashion Design BFA program or other FIT bachelor's degree program.
IF YOU HAVE CREDITS OR A DEGREE FROM ANOTHER COLLEGE
You may apply to the two-year Fashion Design BFA program as a transfer student if you meet one of the following criteria by the time you enroll at FIT:
- you will have an associates or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a program that is equivalent to the FIT Fashion Design AAS program (womenswear).
- you will have earned at least 60 credits toward a bachelor's degree in an equivalent Fashion Design program (womenswear) at an accredited institution.
A college program is equivalent if it contains the same major area and liberal arts distribution as the FIT Fashion Design AAS program. Applicants from college programs that are not equivalent must apply to the AAS program. Please note that FIT AAS students receive priority admissions consideration.