Certificate In Fashion

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Research and Concept Development

Produce creative and original designs
Select concepts appropriate for the market and customer, building on analysis of design and market research
Generate ideas that are coherently related to the chosen concept as well as to one another
Conduct thorough design research, as evidenced in the sketchbook
Demonstrate evidence of trialing and self-editing designs
Propose designs that are possible to translate from 2D to 3D
Relate silhouettes, color and fabric, details and styling to the design concept
Produce croquis that use color to indicate color and fabric
Visual Presentation Skills

Create professional and organized presentations that reflect an individual/personal style
Effectively communicate their design concepts and philosophy two-dimensionally
Produce accurate and detailed technical drawings that include supportive information, where appropriate
Technical Skills

Work effectively with industry standard software
(3D Design) Draft flat patterns and drape 3D designs
Verbal and Written Presentation Skills

Clearly express their ideas utilizing fashion industry vocabulary.

Fashion Certificate Requirements

Minimum 2.0 GPA
Minimum grade of C- in all core courses and major courses and the following requirement:
2 Art Historical Awareness