http://fitnyc.edu/fabric-styling
School of Art and Design
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 87060 CIP: 50.0407
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 2020.
| 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 |
| PH 162 - Photographic Styling | 2 | |
| 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*: Liberal Arts/History of Art | 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 |
| VP 211 - Styling, Prop and Set | 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 | FM 228 - The Business of Fashion Styling | 3 |
| LIBERAL ARTS | choice - see Requirements*: Liberal Arts/History of Art | 3 |
| choice - see Requirements* | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS | ||
| MAJOR AREA | 29.5-30 | |
| RELATED AREA | 15 | |
| LIBERAL ARTS | 16 | |
| Total Credits: | 60.5-61 | |
*Fall 2020 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. CHOICE of any Foreign Language course (G8)
- Science: 4 credits. SC 032 and SC 332
- General Elective: 1.5–2 credits. CHOICE of FS 491 or other elective courses (for which prerequisites have been met)
Liberal Arts Elective(s:) 3 credits.
CHOICE of any course (for which prerequisites have been met) in AB (Arabic); CH (Chinese); EN (English); FI (Film and Media) – any FI course other than FI 205, 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); MC (Modern Languages and Cultures); PE (Physical Education and Dance) 215, 216, 217; PL (Philosophy); PO (Portuguese); SC (Science); SP (Spanish); and SS (Social Sciences).
NOTE: For admission requirements, see program eligibility.
Upon graduating from the Fabric Styling BFA program, students will be able to:
- Trend forecast with proficiency.
- Construct professional trend presentation boards for a potential client’s needs.
- Research trends and use critical thinking to determine future style direction in both home furnishing and apparel fashion forecasting.
- Identify and analyze new forecasting trends from publications and cultural events.
- Research historical periods and translate this research into current trends.
- Communicate ideas clearly in both written and oral form.
- Work collaboratively as part of an organization in a professional manner with clients.
- Understand and adhere to deadlines.
- Use computer technology with ease and evaluate future innovative software for clients in the creation of forecasts and boards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current and innovative manufacturing technology and processes in the field of fabric styling.