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Curriculum

Studio Requirements

Core Studio

Drawing 1
3 units
Visual Dynamics (2D, 3D & 4D)
9 units

Fashion Design Major Requirements

Body in Motion Drawing
3 units
Fashion Illustration 1–2
6 units
Studios 1–5
15 units
Fashion Design 1–5
15 units
Eco Seminar
3 units
Elements of Production
3 units
Portfolio Review
0 units

Additional Studio Requirements

Interdisciplinary Studio
3 units
Diversity Studies Studio
3 units
Studio Electives
12 units

75 total units

Humanities & Sciences Requirements

English 1: Language Dynamics
3 units
English 2: Literature and Writing
3 units
Introduction to the Arts: Antiquity to Early Modern
3 units
Introduction to the Modern Arts
3 units
History of Fashion Design
3 units
Visual Studies Seminar (300 level)
3 units
Visual Studies Electives
3 units
Science
3 units
Mathematics
3 units
Philosophy/Social Science
3 units
Foundations in Critical Studies
3 units
Cultural History
3 units
Methods of Knowledge Seminar
3 units
Literature Seminar (304 level)
3 units
Diversity Studies Seminar
3 units
Humanities and Science Electives
6 units

51 total units

These are degree requirements for students matriculated in fall 2008 and spring 2009.

Current Courses

See the Course Schedule for current courses and their descriptions.


Suggested Course Map

Use the Fashion Design Program's Requirements Sequence Chart for a suggested sequence of courses that applies to students matriculating in fall 2008 and spring 2009.