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Oct 18, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog
Fashion Studies (FS-BFA-KE, FSFT-BFA-KE ), B.F.A.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
Kendall College of Art and Design’s BFA in Fashion Studies prepares students to pursue careers in the fashion industry. This degree is designed to immerse the student in the study of the fashion industry and practices, while fulfilling supportive studios in art and design foundation courses and general education courses for a comprehensive well-rounded education. Students learn to conduct relevant research, source trends and fabrics, and apply design elements and principles to create work with a unique point of view. Fashion Study graduates will have a comprehensive knowledge of the fashion industry and be able to consider positions as fashion designers, textile designers, stylists, buyers, technical designers, trend researchers, product developers, creative directors and many other employment opportunities, including those in fashion publications and media.
The senior year offers two options: complete your final year at KCAD, developing and publicly presenting an original collection of garment designs through a senior capstone course and fashion show that will allow you to discover and express your own design identity. Or, you can apply to spend your senior year studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC.
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New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- ACT/SAT test scores are NOT currently required for admissions consideration to KCAD. However, some Woodbridge N. Ferris Scholarship levels may require test scores be submitted to be awarded at certain levels.
- Portfolio Requirement: Your portfolio should include 8-10 pieces of your best, most recent work that reflect your interests and creative potential. This collection of work could include 2D or 3D artwork, such as drawings, paintings, design, photography, sketches, animation, typography, videos, collages,ceramics, sculpture, sewn garments or other forms of creativity.
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale) Course Credit
University General Education Requirements - 30 Credits Required
Choose one of the following:
Pathways:
Select one:
- Narrative Studies (NR)
- Cultural Studies (CS)
- Philosophical Studies (PL)
At least (3) courses will be taken within the selected Pathway. Recommended at the 200-level or higher
Minor: (Optional) 15 Credit Hours
Supportive Studio 24 Credit Hours
Art History 12 Credit Hours
Major Studio 42 Credit Hours
Electives 12 Credit Hours
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 120 semester credit hours.
- Complete a studio major program of study (at least half of the major credits must be in residence at KCAD).
- Complete all Supportive, Art History and General Education requirements.
- Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours in residence at KCAD.
- Earn a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, and a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major studio core (studio electives exempted).
- Submit a digital image of senior level work. Be in good standing with the College.
Suggested Semester Layout
F.I.T Study Away Option (4th Year)
* Pre-approval from the Fashion Studies Program Chair, portfolio review, and interview required. Acceptance to the Fashion Institute of Technology is not guaranteed.
University General Education Requirements - 30 Credits Required (4th Year - Fashion Institute of Technology*)
Choose one of the following:
Pathways:
Select one:
- Narrative Studies (NR)
- Cultural Studies (CS)
- Philosophical Studies (PL)
At least (3) courses will be taken within the selected Pathway. Recommended at the 200-level or higher
Minor: (Optional) 15 Credit Hours
College Requirements (4th Year - Fashion Institute of Technology*)
Supportive Studio 18 Credit Hours
Art History 12 Credit Hours
Major Studio 27 Credit Hours
Apparel Specialization at the Fashion Institute of Technology - New York City *
1st Semester - Fashion Design - 18.5 Credit Hours
- FD 113 - Apparel Design: Structured Silhouettes Credit Hours: 4
- FD 114 - Apparel Design: Soft Silhouettes Credit Hours: 3
- FD 135 - Materials and Construction Credit Hours: 3
- FF 113 - Fashion Art and Design Credit Hours: 5
- FF 115 - Digital Fashion Design Studio I Credit Hours: 2
- FA 105 - Life Drawing Credit Hours: 1.5
2nd Semester - Apparel Construction - 14 Credit Hours
- FD 227 - Design Studio IV: Advanced Draping Credit Hours: 3
- FD 242 - Digital Fashion Design Studio II Credit Hours: 2
- FD 243 - Apparel Design Studio - Patternmaking Credit Hours: 3
- FF 114 - Model Drawing I for Fashion Designers Credit Hours: 1
- FF 212 - Visual Design Concepts IV Credit Hours: 2
- TS 131 - Textile Principles for the Fash Designer Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits at FIT: 32.5
Graduation Requirements (4th Year - Fashion Institute of Technology*)
- Complete 125.5 semester credit hours.
- Complete a studio major program of study (at least half of the major credits must be in residence at KCAD).
- Complete all Supportive, Art History and General Education requirements.
- Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours in residence at KCAD.
- Earn a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, and a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major studio core (studio electives exempted).
- Submit a digital image of senior level work.
- Be in good standing with the College.
Suggested Semester Layout (4th Year - Fashion Institute of Technology*)
Summer Courses
Recommend taking a Gen Ed Pathway course in the summer between sophomore and junior years. (3 credits)
Fourth Year
Senior Year Study Away Option: Pre-approval by Fashion Studies Program Chair, portfolio review and interview required.
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