Master of Arts (MA) Degree - Fashion Journalism

MA Fashion Journalism Degree Requirements

Successful completion of Final Portfolio Review
Minimum grade of C in all required 42 units
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirements:
1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic course
Additional Information

Graduate Liberal Arts
Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Visual Communication & Digital Tools

Apply basic design principles to creative work
Work effectively with industry-standard software
Verbal and Written Communication

Write compelling material for print, online, or broadcast media
Clearly convey ideas and concepts using specific fashion industry language
Effectively pitch ideas
Conduct effective interviews
Develop both a personal voice and the ability to adapt voice to fit a variety of print/online publications
Research & Concept Development

Conduct in-depth research to develop material for print, online, or broadcast media.
Demonstrate ability to undertake editorial “packages,’’ combining various journalistic features
Social Media & Blogging

Publish, share, and promote stories to target audiences on social media
Conceptualize, produce, and package content across social-media channels
Collaborative Skills

Collaborate effectively to produce creative projects

MA Fashion Journalism Degree Requirements

Successful completion of Final Portfolio Review
Minimum grade of C in all required 42 units
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirements:
1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic course