B.A. (Hons) in Fashion Design

Fashion designers combine conceptual and technical skills to create original collections of garments and accessories consistent with established fashion trends.

Through the fashion program students develop creative and intellectual thinking and inventive design skills in courses that offer practical expertise necessary to succeed in careers in the global fashion market.

Careers in Fashion
Fashion graduates pursue careers in fashion and costume design, including designing clothing and accessories. Other career opportunities include retail, advertising, promotion, illustration, journalism, photography and forecasting. Some high-fashion designers are self-employed and design for individual clients. They make fashion news by establishing the line, colors and kinds of materials that will be worn each season. They design original garments as well as follow established fashion trends.

Careers
Apparel designer, assistant designer, associate designer, CAD fashion designer, costume designer, couturier, embroidery designer, fashion buyer, bridalwear designer, childrenswear designer, fashion accessory designer, fashion illustrator, fashion instructor, fashion journalist, fashion stylist, label designer, menswear designer, fashion tailor/seamstress, image consultant, pattern maker, product manager, production technical designer, textile designer/colorist, theater costumer/wardrober, visual merchandiser assistant, retail merchandiser

Skills
* Drawing/presentation skills
* Self-motivation
* Ability to meet deadlines
* Illustration/rendering skills
* Creativity
* Pattern-making skills
* Strong sense of color and shape
* Team player
* Styling skills
* CAD skills
* Fabric appreciation