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Fashion Design College - What You'll Study

Learn about classes you'll take in fashion design college.

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Fashion Design College Classes

Aspiring designers can look forward to their share of excitement in their chosen field; however, there are many technical aspects of a fashion design job as well. In fashion design college, you will hone your technical abilities and your knowledge of the industry. You will likely take classes that cover the following topics:

  • Art and fashion history
  • Collection and concept development
  • Color and design theory
  • Computer aided fashion design
  • Costume design
  • Draping
  • Fashion sketching
  • Management
  • Merchandising
  • Pattern making
  • Portfolio preparation
  • Principles of design
  • Professional practices
  • Sewing and garment construction
  • Studio courses
  • Textiles

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The fashion industry is more than creativity and passion - it's also extremely competitive. That's why The Art Institute's fashion programs focus on the creative and business aspects of this fast-paced industry. If you have an eye for style and a head for business, check out our fashion programs at the following campus locations:

Chicago, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto or Vancouver

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