Footwear and Accessories Design One-Year AAS Degree Program
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SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN
Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 84201 CIP: 50.0407
The Footwear and Accessories Design major provides the knowledge and skills to prepare students for positions in design, product development, merchandising, and pattern- and sample making. Curriculum below is for the entering class of fall 2023.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREA | LD 111 - Leather and Materials Technology | 2.5 |
| LD 121 - Accessories Design and the Human Anatomy | 2 | |
| LD 133 - Footwear Design I | 3 | |
| LD 143 - Handbag Design I | 3 | |
| LD 165 - Sketching Accessories | 2.5 | |
| LD 228 - Accessories CAD | 2 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MAJOR AREA | LD 134 - Footwear Design II | 3 |
| LD 144 - Handbag Design II | 3 | |
| LD 227 - Introduction to Line Building | 2 | |
| LD 243 - Belt Design | 2.5 | |
| LD 293 - Developing a Successful Portfolio | 3 | |
| RELATED AREA | choice - see Requirements* | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS | ||
| MAJOR AREA | 28.5 | |
| RELATED AREA | 2 | |
| Total Credits: | 30.5 | |
*Fall 2023 Requirements: See below.
Related Area Elective(s): 2 credits (minimum)
CHOICE of one of the following: AC 111, AC 114, AC 141, AR 115, CD 113, CD 123, CD 235, CG 121, CG 214, DE 101, FA 101, FA 104, FA 106, FA 107, FA 113, FA 114, FA 116, FA 203, FD 231, FD 341, FD 475, FF 341, FM 116, FM 212, FM 324, FS 341, FS 451, GD 202, ID 121, ID 151, ID 158, ID 322, IL 127, IL 133, IL 181, IN 201, IN 312, JD 101, JD 121, JD 213, JD 219, ML 113, ML 115, ML 116, ML 123, ML 241, ML 243, PH 117, PH 118, PH 171, PH 201, SS 277, SS 376, TD 111, TD 113, TS 111, TS 215, or TY 101
Students who successfully complete the Footwear & Accessories Design AAS degree will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and elect appropriate materials for fabricating accessories.
- Identify the anatomy of the foot and hand and apply ergonomics to the design of handbags and footwear.
- Illustrate technical specification for handbags, footwear, and belts.
- Construct innovative designs in handbags, footwear, and belts from concept to finished sample.
- Develop critical thinking skills through research projects, design exploration, and presentations.
- Illustrate total design concepts from ideation to finished rendering, by hand and by computer.