Fashion Design/Florence and New York AAS Degree Program
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http://fitnyc.edu/fashiondesign School of Art and Design Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 00835 CIP: 50.0407 The Fashion Design AAS overseas program is offered in collaboration with Polimoda in Florence. Studying abroad in Florence offers the opportunity for students to be immersed in the culture of one of the most fashion-forward countries in the world. Students learn to think more creatively and flexibly—necessary skills for today's global competitive work environment. Curriculum below is for the entering class of fall 2026. Plan of Study Semester 1 Credits MAJOR AREA Florence: FD 117 - Design Studio I - Introduction to Draping 2 FD 133 - Materials and Construction I 2 FF 111 - Visual Design Concepts I 2 FF 143 - Digital Design Studio 3 RELATED AREA TS 131 - Textile Principles for the Fashion Designer 3 GENERAL EDUCATION IT 111 - Elementary Italian 3 ART HISTORY HA 118 - Introduction to Fashion History: Materials, Motifs & Meanings 3 Semester 2 Credits MAJOR AREA Florence: FD 127 - Design Studio II - Soft Draping 3 FD 134 - Materials and Construction II 2 FF 121 - Fashion Research and Inspiration 2 FF 161 - Fashion Art Studio 3 RELATED AREA FA 105 - Life Drawing 1.5 ART HISTORY HA 205 - Italian Art in Context or HA 212 - Renaissance Art in Florence 3 GENERAL EDUCATION choice - see Requirements or Foreign Language 3 Semester 3 Credits MAJOR AREA New York: FD 217 - Design Studio III - Structured Draping 3 FD 243 - Apparel Design Studio - Patternmaking 3 FF 211 - Visual Design Concepts III 2 FF 245 - Digital Design: Flats and Floats 1.5 GENERAL EDUCATION choice - see Requirements or Foreign Language 3 choice - see Requirements 3 Semester 4 Credits MAJOR AREA New York: FD 227 - Design Studio IV: Advanced Draping 3 FD 244 - Design Development: Digital Communication and Management 1.5 FF 212 - Visual Design Concepts IV 2 GENERAL EDUCATION choice - see Requirements or Foreign Language 3 choice - see Requirements 3 TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL EDUCATION 18 ART HISTORY 6 MAJOR AREA 35 RELATED AREA 4.5 Total Credits: 63.5