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.
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5104 Eisenhower Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33634
Start planning for your future at the International Academy of Design & Technology in Tampa, Florida.
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- Fashion Design and Marketing
- Merchandising
5959 Lake Ellenor Drive
Orlando, FL 32809
Start planning for your future at the International Academy of Design & Technology in Orlando, Florida
Sample programs:
- Fashion Design and Merchandising
3440 Wilshire Blvd, 10th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.
Sample programs:
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
630 East Brier Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.
Sample programs:
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Fashion & Retail Management
3601 West Sunflower Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.
Sample programs:
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
7650 Mission Valley Rd
San Diego, CA 92108
Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.
Sample programs:
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
1170 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.
Sample programs:
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
1501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 100
Miami, FL 33132
Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.
Sample programs:
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
1799 S.E. 17th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.
Sample programs:
- Apparel/Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing/Merchandising