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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  

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 2026. Plan of Study 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 One-Year AAS) 5 FF 115 - Digital Fashion Design Studio I (for One-Year AAS) 2 RELATED AREA FA 105 - Life Drawing or any other FA course* 1.5 Semester 2 Credits 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