Program Description
The fashion design program at Thomas Jefferson University is globally recognized for its team-oriented designers who understand the interrelationship of design, production and commerce while creatively answering the ever-changing needs of the fashion marketplace. As an integral part of the College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, fashion designers work on industry-related and interdisciplinary projects to develop sophisticated and unique solutions to challenging problems.
Learning Goals/Outcomes
- Apply conceptual and critical thinking skills to demonstrate the theoretical foundation of the profession
- Perform a broad base of technical skills and technology required of the profession
- Utilize quantitative reasoning and verbal, written and visual skills effectively
- Demonstrate understanding of business practice and ethics
- Possess skills to make contributions to the global fashion industry
- Examine global & cultural issues as they affect the world.
Curriculum: 4 Years, 121-124 Credits
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| FYS 100 | Pathways Seminar | 1 |
| WRIT 101 | Writing Sem I: Written Comm. | 3 |
| AVIS 101 | American Visions | 3 |
| MATH1XX | Mathematics | 3-4 |
| FASD 111 | Studio I | 3 |
| DRAW 101 | Drawing Essentials | 3 |
| FASD 252 | Fashion Design Research | 3 |
| DRAW 206 | Drawing II: Figure Drawing | 3 |
| TEXT 101 | Survey of Textile Industry | 3 |
| ARTH 102 | History of Western Art II | 3 |
| DECF 102 | Finding & Shaping Opportunity | 3 |
| Credits | 31-32 | |
| Second Year | ||
| WRIT 201 | Writing Seminar II:Multi Comm | 3 |
| GDIV 2XX | Global Diversity | 3 |
| SCI 2XX | Scientific Understanding | 3 |
| ARTH 314 | History of Textiles & Costumes | 3 |
| ADIV 2XX | American Diversity | 3 |
| FASD 211 | Studio II | 3 |
| FASR 207 | Fashion/Figure Drawing | 3 |
| CAD 204 | Digital Fashion Design I | 3 |
| FASD 213 | Studio III | 3 |
| FASD 205 | Fashion Designers 20th Centur | 1 |
| DECS 2XX | Systems: DECS course | 3 |
| Credits | 31 | |
| Third Year | ||
| ETHC 2XX | Ethics | 3 |
| GCIT 2XX | Global Citizenship | 3 |
| CGIS 300 | Contemporary Global Issues | 3 |
| DECM 300 | Research Methods | 3 |
| FASD 311 | Studio IV | 3 |
| FASD 316 | Fashion Design Development | 3 |
| FASD 322 | Sustain Concepts for FD I | 3 |
| FASD 335 | Studio V | 3 |
| FASD 300 | Technical Design | 3 |
| Credits | 27 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| PHIL 499 | Philosophies of the Good Life | 3 |
| TEXT 331 | Apparel Fabric Performance | 3 |
| FASD 415 | Studio VI | 4 |
| FASD 416 | Studio VII | 4 |
| CAD 401 | Apparel CAD/CAM | 3 |
| FASD 433 | Fashion Layout & Portfolio Dev | 3 |
| Select one of the following Designated FD Electives: | 3 | |
| Digital Fashion Design II | ||
| Hand Knitting for Fash Desg | ||
| Fashion Illustration I | ||
| Fashion Illustration II | ||
| Accessories | ||
| General Electives | 9 | |
| Credits | 32 | |
| Total Credits | 121-122 | |