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Fashion Design/Milan
School of Art and Design Applications accepted for fall only. NYSED: 00735 CIP: 50.0407 The Fashion Design BFA program in the sportswear concentration is offered in collaboration with the Politecnico di Milano. Studying abroad in Milan offers the opportunity for students to be immersed in the culture of one of the most fashion-forward countries in the world. Students enjoy learning in a city recognized internationally as one of the world’s most important fashion capitals and are able to tour the facilities of world-renown luxury manufacturers. Refer to the Fashion Design BFA degree requirements and to the department’s website at fitnyc.edu/fashiondesign for courses to be taken in New York and Italy and for other relevant information. Students may attend the Milan program for either fifth semester, sixth semester or third year; and/or seventh semester. Curriculum below is for the entering class of fall 2025. Semester 5 Credits MAJOR AREA FD 357 - Introduction to Knitwear Design 3 FD 381 - Stretch Fundamentals 2.5 FF 311 - Lifestyle Collection Design (New York) or MetaDesign Project part A** (Milan) 2.5 FF 322 - 20th Century Style for the 21st Century Aesthetic 3 Major Area Elective (New York) or Meta Design Project part B** (Milan) 3 LIBERAL ARTS choice - see Requirements: Liberal Arts/History of Art or Liberal Arts Elective(s)/Italian 3 Semester 6 MAJOR AREA Sportswear Only: FD 342 - CAD for Fashion Design and Development 2 FD 369 - Sportswear Development Concepts 3 FF 363 - Design Directions in R-T-W 2.5 choice - see Requirements: Major Area Elective(s) 2 RELATED AREA Related Area Elective (New York) or Technologies for the Fashion Product*** (Milan) 2 LIBERAL ARTS choice - see Requirements: Liberal Arts/History of Art or Liberal Arts Elective(s)/Italian 3 Semester 7 MAJOR AREA Sportswear Only: FD 462 - Designer Sportswear Incubator 2.5 FF 497 - Senior Portfolio: Sportswear Design 2.5 choice - see Requirements: Major Area Elective(s) 2 RELATED AREA TD 481 - Screen Printing: Scarves 2 LIBERAL ARTS choice - see Requirements: Liberal Arts/History of Art or Liberal Arts Elective(s)/Italian 3 choice - see Requirements: Liberal Arts 3 Semester 8 MAJOR AREA Taken in New York: FD 485 - Senior Thesis: Sportswear Design 3 FF 491 - Internship 2 choice - see Requirements: Major Area Elective(s) 1.5 RELATED AREA PH 162 - Photographic Styling 2 LIBERAL ARTS choice - see Requirements: Liberal Arts/History of Art or Liberal Arts Elective(s)/Italian 3 choice - see Requirements: Liberal Arts 3 TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS MAJOR AREA 37 RELATED AREA 6 LIBERAL ARTS 18 Total Credits: 61 Fall 2025 Requirements: See below. Major Area Elective(s): 5.5 credits. CHOICE of FD 341 , FD 343 , FD 386 , FD 475 , or FF 323 Liberal Arts and Sciences Course Content Requirements (24 AAS credits* + 18 BFA credits = 42 credits total) English: 6 credits. EN 131 * (or EN 121 transferred or taken prior to Fall 2024) (meets G1) CHOICE any 200- or 300-level EN literature or speech course* History of Art: 12 credits. 3 credits CHOICE of one (1) HA course that meets General Education Other World Civilizations requirement (meets G9). 9 credits CHOICE of (3) additional courses (See the full list of Art/Design History courses under HA: History of Art and Civilization. (meets G7)*. Foreign Language: 6 credits. Two semesters of the same foreign language, one of which must meet General Education Foreign Language requirement (G8) Mathematics: 3 credits. CHOICE of any MA that meets SUNY G2* Natural Science: 3 credits. CHOICE of any SC that meets SUNY G3* General Education: 3 credits. CHOICE of one additional SUNY General Education Area*: Social Sciences (G4) Western Civilization (G5) Arts (G6) American History (G10) Liberal Arts Elective(s): 9 credits.* Select Liberal Arts courses from the following subject areas: CH (Chinese); EC (Economics); EN (English); FI (Film and Media Studies); FR (French); HA (History of Art); HE (Health Education) HE 201 , HE 301 ; IT (Italian); JA (Japanese); MU (Music); HI (History); MA (Math); MC (Modern Languages and Cultures); P C (Political Science); PE (Physical Education and Dance) PE 215 , PE 216 , PE 217 ; PL (Philosophy); PO (Portuguese); PY (Psychology); SC (Science); SO (Sociology); SP (Spanish); and SS (Social Sciences). **MetaDesign Project parts A and B: 5.5 credits. The Meta Design Studio course at FIT in Milan addresses the learning outcomes vital for creative fashion design collection building and merchandising a successful brand/product mix for a targeted customer group. It is taught as a true international exchange of design ideas with participation by students from FIT in Milan, the Politecnico di Milano, and Erasmus. Students conduct research independently on the brief, then must critically defend their ideas, edit, create cohesion, compile, and present their original multiple product collection in a global collaborative team setting. ***Technologies for the Fashion Product (Milan): 2 credits. This course may be used as a Related Area Elective substitute for MG 301 (students should not take both MG 301 and Technologies for the Fashion Product) 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. FIT in Milan reserves the right to modify the order of course offerings, or which courses are offered in Milan. * Credits from AAS will apply as appropriate FIT’s 2+2 degree structure requires an earned AAS or equivalent plus all the BS or BFA degree requirements. For more information, please see Requirements for Degree Completion .
Fashion Design/Florence and New York AAS Degree Program
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. Refer to the Fashion Design AAS degree requirements and to the department’s website at fitnyc.edu/fashiondesign for courses to be taken in New York and Florence and for other information. Students may attend the Florence program as an incoming freshman or during their second year. Italian 1 is a requirement for second-year students prior to departure. The courses listed below are offered in the Fashion Design program in Florence (FDF). Curriculum below is for the entering class of fall 2025. One Year in Florence – Semesters 1 and 2 Semester 1 Credits MAJOR AREA 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 choice - see Requirements or Foreign Language 3 choice - see Requirements 3 Semester 2 MAJOR AREA 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 GENERAL EDUCATION choice - See Requirements 3 choice - see Requirements or Foreign Language 3 TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL EDUCATION 12 MAJOR AREA 19 RELATED AREA 4.5 Total Credits: 35.5 One Year in New York – Semesters 3 and 4 Semester 3 Credits MAJOR AREA 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 ART HISTORY HA 118 - Introduction to Fashion History: Materials, Motifs & Meanings 3 GENERAL EDUCATION choice - see Requirements or Foreign Language 3 Semester 4 MAJOR AREA 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 ART HISTORY HA 212 - Renaissance Art in Florence 3 GENERAL EDUCATION choice - see Requirements or Foreign Language 3 TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS ART HISTORY 6 GENERAL EDUCATION 6 MAJOR AREA 16 Total Credits: 28
Fashion Design One-Year AAS Degree Program–Apparel Specialization
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Apparel Specialization http://fitnyc.edu/fashiondesign SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN Applications accepted for fall and spring. NYSED: 00835 CIP: 50.0407 The Fashion Design one-year AAS program offers qualified students the opportunity to prepare for positions as designers, assistant designers, technical designers, or stylists. Through the application of design knowledge and experiential learning, the students develop their unique sense of aesthetics. Successful students will be able to adapt and apply their acquired knowledge to the evolving fashion industry, related design fields, and other creative careers. Curriculum below is for the entering class of fall 2025. Semester 1 Credits MAJOR AREA FD 113 - Apparel Design: Structured Silhouettes 4 FD 114 - Apparel Design: Soft Silhouettes 3 FD 135 - Materials and Construction (for 1-Year AAS) 3 FF 113 - Fashion Art and Design (for 1-Year AAS) 5 FF 115 - Digital Fashion Design Studio I (for 1-Year AAS) 2 RELATED AREA FA 105 - Life Drawing or any other FA course* 1.5 Semester 2 MAJOR AREA FD 227 - Design Studio IV: Advanced Draping 3 FD 242 - Digital Fashion Design Studio II 2 FD 243 - Apparel Design Studio - Patternmaking 3 FF 114 - Model Drawing I for Fashion Designers 1 FF 212 - Visual Design Concepts IV 2 RELATED AREA TS 131 - Textile Principles for the Fashion Designer 3 TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS MAJOR AREA 28 RELATED AREA 4.5 Total Credits: 32.5
Fashion Design AAS Degree Program Evening/Weekend Sequence
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Fashion Design AAS Degree Program
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...1 Credits MAJOR AREA FD 117 - Design Studio...3 RELATED AREA TS 131 - Textile Principles for...
Technical Design BS Degree Program
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...English: 9 credits. EN 131 * (or EN 121...Elements and Principles Laboratory FD 133 Materials and...
Footwear and Accessories Design AAS Degree Program
...FA 116 , FD 231 , FD 341 , FD 475...Three (3) credits EN 131 meets SUNY GE...
Illustration BFA Degree Program
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...Styling ( FS ); Fashion Design ( FD ); FX 261 ; Fine...English: 6 credits. EN 131 * (or EN 121...
Illustration AAS Degree Program
...Styling ( FS ); Fashion Design ( FD ); FX 261 ; Fine...Three (3) credits EN 131 meets SUNY GE...
Photography and Related Media AAS Degree Program
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...Styling ( FS ), Fashion Design ( FD ), FX 261 , Fine...Three (3) credits EN 131 meets SUNY GE...
Textile/Surface Design AAS Degree Program
...Styling ( FS ), Fashion Design ( FD ), Fine Arts ( FA...Three (3) credits EN 131 meets SUNY GE...