Master of Fine Arts - Fashion Design

Graduate programs in the School of Fashion refine and focus students' individual artistic vision with degree options in Design, Knitwear Design, Textile Design, Costume Design, Footwear & Accessory Design, Fashion Product Development, Fashion Merchandising & Management, and Fashion Marketing & Brand Management. Studio courses hone their knowledge of industry standards, combining design excellence with the mastery of the latest digital tools. Graduate candidates are guided through Directed Study which culminates in the production of a final collection, portfolio, or project.

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

MFA Thesis Project

• Present an original thesis concept worthy of the MFA degree
• Demonstrate the feasibility of their thesis project

Specialty Skills: Design

• Design Thesis: Create a body of work that will be built into a portfolio, representing an advanced level of achievement and targeted to a specific market segment
• Conduct research to develop their creative concept and build a visual story
• Demonstrate good understanding of their market
• Communicate their design ideas 2-dimensionally using traditional and/or digital media
• Create advanced flat technical specification drawings by hand and by computer

Specialty Skills: 3-Dimensional Design/Technical Design/CDFP

• Thesis: Create a body of work that will be built into a portfolio, representing an advanced level of achievement and targeted to a specific market segment
• Apply advanced 3D design techniques to create clothing to a professional standard

Collaborative Skills

• Collaborate effectively to produce creative projects

Professional Practices

• Create a relevant and original portfolio and collateral materials which can be used to market themselves to the industry

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