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.
Strayer University - Lawrenceville
3150 Brunswick PikeLawrence Township, NJ 08648
Sample programs:
- BBA: Retail Management
Strayer University - Metairie
111 Veterans Memorial BoulevardMetairie, LA 70005
Sample programs:
- BBA: Retail Management
Strayer University - Miramar
15620 S.W. 29th StreetHollywood, FL 33027
Sample programs:
- BBA: Retail Management
Strayer University - Northwest Houston
10940 West Sam Houston Parkway North Suite 200Houston, TX 77064
Sample programs:
- BBA: Retail Management
Strayer University - Piscataway
242 Old New Brunswick RoadPiscataway, NJ 08854
Sample programs:
- BBA: Retail Management
Strayer University - Plano
2701 N Dallas ParkwayPlano, TX 75093
Sample programs:
- BBA: Retail Management
The Art Institute of Fort Worth
7000 Calmont AvenueFort Worth, TX 76116
Sample programs:
- Fashion & Retail Management
The Art Institute of San Antonio
1000 IH - 10 WestSan Antonio, TX 78230
Sample programs:
- Fashion & Retail Management
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach
4500 Main StreetVirginia Beach, VA 23462
Sample programs:
- Fashion & Retail Management
The Art Institute of Washington-Northern Virginia
21000 Atlantic Blvd,Sterling, VA 20166
Sample programs:
- Fashion & Retail Management
