Fashion Design (Certificate)

Program Learning Outcomes

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

Professional Readiness

• Create a relevant and original portfolio and collateral materials which can be used to market themselves to the industry

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
2. Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
3. Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
4. Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
5. Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
6. Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
7. Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.
8. Engage with a variety of communities beyond the classroom through internship opportunities, study abroad programs, athletics, student interest clubs as well as collaborative, civic and pro bono projects.