FASHION DESIGN

The Fashion Design Program prepares students for careers in fashion design for the apparel industry. The curriculum stimulates creative expression in all aspects of fashion design, including fashion sketching, creative design, computer applications, draping, pattern drafting, and textile knowledge. Students will understand the importance of communication and critical reasoning and the effect they have on this diversified and global industry. The program is structured to challenge and inspire students by incorporating artistic, technical, and theoretical elements into a realistic approach to the fashion design industry.

What Our Students Learn

In our program, students learn skills such as fashion sketching, draping, and pattern drafting through hands-on experience. They also learn programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Students gain an understanding of the theories of fashion and abstract and critical thinking.

Why FIDM

FIDM offers a unique career-oriented and reality-based Fashion Design program taught by industry professionals. The program teaches students how to develop their own unique vision. Students leave the program with a portfolio that includes traditional sketches and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) sketches. They also learn to create Tech Packs, that include Spec Sheets, Cost Sheets, and Line Sheets.

Executives from fashion companies such as Halston, Karen Kane, Kevan Hall, GUESS?, Inc., Cotton, Inc., Mattel™, and Disney are guest speakers and mentors for Fashion Design students.