Fashion Programs

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About the Program:

The Accessory Design program provides the basics in art and general studies courses, helping you to understand design elements such as color theory, materials, and trends. You’ll evolve your skills and design accessories such as jewelry and other fun and functional accessories. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as accessory designers or fashion designers.

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• The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
• Miami International University of Art & Design

About the Program:

The Apparel Accessory Design program starts with a foundation in art and general studies courses, helping you to gain an understanding of design elements such as color theory, sewing, materials, and trends. You’ll progress on to designing accessories such as footwear, hats, jewelry, hosiery, eyewear, and umbrellas. When done with the program, you will be able to use color, textiles, stones, metal, and other materials to create a dynamic yet functional accessory, Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as fashion designers and accessory designers.

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• The Art Institute of Portland

About the Program:

From patternmaking and sketching to fabric selection and industry-related computer software, courses in Apparel Design prepare students for a career in the fashion industry. You’ll create styles that stand out – maybe even the next big thing in fashion. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as designer, assistant fashion buyer, fashion designer, and seamstress.

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• The Art Institute of Portland

About the Program:

In the Fashion Design program, you’ll develop skills in design and patternmaking. You’ll learn both traditional and computer generated design as you develop your own sense of design and style. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as costume designer, assistant fashion buyer, fashion designer, or seamstress.

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• The Art Institute of New York City

About the Program:

In the Fashion Design program, you’ll develop skills in design and patternmaking. You’ll learn both traditional and computer generated design as you develop your own sense of design and style. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as costume designer, assistant fashion buyer, fashion designer, or seamstress.

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• The Art Institute of California - San Diego
• The Art Institute of California - San Francisco
• The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire
• The Art Institute of California - Orange County
• The Art Institute of Dallas
• The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale
• The Art Institute of Indianapolis
• The Art Institute of Philadelphia
• The Art Institute of Seattle
• The Art Institute of Tucson
• California Design College
• The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
• The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg
• Miami International University of Art & Design

About the Program:

The Fashion Design & Merchandising program teaches students to transform their creative vision into wearable garments, accessories, and displays. Students learn the basic foundations of apparel creating, from sewing and tailoring to flat pattern drafting. Coursework emphasizes the elements of good design, focusing on both drawing and illustration techniques. Additional hands-on training takes students through the business of fashion, as well as the process of imagining, creating, and constructing a finished garment. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as costume designer, assistant fashion buyer, fashion designer, fashion merchandiser, or seamstress.

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• The Art Institute of Vancouver

About the Program:

Students studying Fashion Design & Merchandising & Foundation for Design learn basics of apparel creation, with emphasis on design principles and final product merchandising. This program emphasizes hands-on training. Coursework discusses the business behind fashion merchandising, as well as the elements of strong design. Students also learn the process of garment construction – from initial concept to final product. Design challenges place students in situations they may experience in the professional world, providing valuable experience to take into the workplace. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as costume designer, assistant fashion buyer, fashion designer, fashion merchandiser, or seamstress.

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• The Art Institute of Vancouver

About the Program:

In the Fashion Marketing program, you’ll fine-tune your fashion buying and marketing skills. The program prepares you to choose your own direction as you learn from fashion professionals and study merchandise presentation, visual merchandising, retailing, and buying. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as assistant fashion buyer, fashion merchandiser, retail store manager, or runway coordinator.

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• The Art Institute of California - San Francisco
• The Art Institute of Charlotte
• The Art Institute of Portland
• The Art Institute of Philadelphia
• The Art Institute of Phoenix
• The Art Institute of Seattle
• The Art Institute of Tucson
• The Art Institute of York-Pennsylvania
• California Design College

About the Program:

In the Fashion Marketing & Management program, you’ll fine-tune your fashion buying and marketing skills. The program familiarizes you with merchandise presentation, visual merchandising, retailing, store management, and buying. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as retail and wholesale sales, stylist, management trainee, or visual merchandiser in department stores, boutiques, and designer showrooms.

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• The Art Institute of California - San Diego
• The Art Institute of California - San Francisco
• The Art Institute of California - Orange County
• The Art Institute of Sunnyvale
• The Art Institute of Charlotte
• The Art Institute of Michigan
• The Art Institute of Vancouver
• The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
• The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg
• California Design College

About the Program:

In the Fashion Merchandising program, you’ll study the business that moves the world’s fashions from designers’ showrooms to retail sales floors, and finally into the hands of consumers. This fast-paced industry revolves around individuals who exhibit strong business skills and an eye for style. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as fashion coordinator and stylists in retail department stores, boutiques, wholesalers, importers, designers, and manufacturers.

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• The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale
• The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati
• The Art Institute of Michigan
• The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
• Miami International University of Art & Design

About the Program:

The Fashion & Retail Management program teaches you to develop, analyze, and implement sales strategies – including buying and merchandising practices, inventory control, and cost analysis. You’ll also learn about coordinating runway shows, sales consultation, and working with manufacturers’ representatives. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as retail and wholesale sales, stylist, management trainee, and visual merchandiser.

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• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division
• The Art Institute of Atlanta
• The Art Institute of Atlanta - Decatur
• The Art Institute of Austin
• The Art Institute of Colorado
• The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire
• The Art Institute of Charleston
• The Art Institute of Dallas
• The Art Institute of Houston
• The Art Institute of Indianapolis
• The Art Institutes International Minnesota
• The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
• The Art Institute of Tampa
• The Art Institute of Tennessee - Nashville
• The Art Institute of Washington
• The New England Institute of Art

About the Program:

In the Visual Merchandising program, you’ll learn to create displays that stop potential buyers in their tracks. You’ll use color and visuals to educate, entertain, and make products stand out. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as fashion merchandiser or store display designer. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as fashion merchandiser or store display designer.

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• The Art Institute of Philadelphia