Art School Programs and Courses
Fashion Design and Merchandising Programs
So much thought goes into what we wear on a daily basis. With a constant demand for affordable, stylish clothing, the fashion industry continues to be a competitive one. If you're interested in designing or marketing clothes for manufacturers or retail chain stores, a postsecondary degree and a well-developed portfolio are consistently required.
Learning the Business of Fashion
Many style-savvy students combine their fashion training with business or marketing course, to prepare for someday developing their own retail stores or clothing lines. Design schools and some more traditional colleges offer bachelor's degrees in various aspects of fashion. These programs include courses in sewing, tailoring, color, textiles, and fashion history. Classes in computer aided design (CAD) are increasingly popular in these programs. Many fashion design and merchandising degrees also offer internship opportunities with a company in the industry.
Fashion Career Outlook
With the industry only expecting five percent growth through 2016, the most job opportunities are with firms that specialize in designing clothing for the mass market. California and New York had the highest concentration of jobs in the fashion industry in 2006. Employers are looking for fashion designers who have a two- or four-year degree and the necessary knowledge of fashion trends and textile fabrics.
Penn Foster Career School
Sample programs:
- Artist
- Dressmaking & Design
- Floral Design
- More
IADT - Tampa
5104 Eisenhower BoulevardTampa, FL 33634
Sample programs:
- Fashion Design and Marketing
- Merchandising
IADT - Orlando
5959 Lake Ellenor DriveOrlando, FL 32809
Sample programs:
- Fashion Design and Merchandising
The Art Institute of California - Hollywood
3440 Wilshire Blvd, 10th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90010
Sample programs:
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire
630 East Brier DriveSan Bernardino, CA 92408
Sample programs:
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Fashion & Retail Management
The Art Institute of California - Orange County
3601 West Sunflower AvenueSanta Ana, CA 92704
Sample programs:
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
The Art Institute of California - San Diego
7650 Mission Valley RdSan Diego, CA 92108
Sample programs:
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco
1170 Market StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102
Sample programs:
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
Miami International University of Art & Design
1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 100Miami, FL 33132
Sample programs:
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
1799 S.E. 17th StreetFt. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Sample programs:
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
