Fashion Design - Mount Ida College

Fashion Design from Mount Ida College is a Campus Bachelor Fashion degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The fashion design bachelor degree program at Mount Ida integrates liberal arts, creativity, and technology to give you the skills to compete and succeed in this fast-paced field. Students study all facets of fashion design through hands-on instruction in a variety of courses that reflect current industry trends. Classes in art, draping, sewing, patternmaking, illustration, tailoring, CAD, and presentation lead to studio work that gives students the opportunity to show their talent and originality. Career and Graduate Study Options Career options include employment as an Assistant Designer, Head Designer, Spec and Fit Technician, Trend Researcher, Costume Designer, Apparel Production Manager, Fashion Business Owner and many others. Graduate Study Options: MFA or MS in Textile Arts or Fashion Design , MA in Visual Culture and Costume Design Learning Objectives In addition to the All College Curriculum skills and perspective, students who successfully complete this program will have the ability to: Use appropriate materials and technology to make garments; Create original designs from concept to presentation of the finished garment; Effectively communicate design concepts in both verbal and written forms and through the use of fashion design presentation techniques; Develop original patterns through hands-on methods; Define an individual design philosophy; Utilize problem solving techniques in the development of original ideas; Utilize constructive criticism in a positive manner; Work as a member of a team; Produce a professional working portfolio and resume; Apply and interview for professional design positions; Digitize slopers and patterns from paper and actual garments into a computer system utilized by the fashion industry; Draft pattern, grade, and develop computer generated cutting markers for production; Complete a tailored garment; Experiment with various artists? materials; Understand domestic and international production procedures, costing, and materials sourcing and purchasing; Develop understanding of small business management; Develop, construct and represent two to three lines of increasing complexity, focusing on major target markets. View more details on Mount Ida College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fashion courses.