Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Knitwear Design
Academy of Art University
Key Information
Campus location
San Francisco, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
8 semesters
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 1,156 *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Jun 2024
* per unit for international students | $1,072 per unit for domestic students. Additional fees apply
Introduction
Bachelor of Fine Arts students will more fully develop their personal aesthetic and greater skills in knitwear technology. They will be able to produce garments of increasing complexity and analyze the fit (three-dimensionally) of different silhouettes and knit structures. Students will develop a critical eye and a strong aesthetic. The program culminates in students completing both a portfolio and knitwear collection. They will have opportunities to participate in exchange programs in Paris or New Zealand. They will be able to collaborate with fashion students in other areas in their final collection.
Unit Requirements
Major Coursework | Units |
Major | 42 |
Liberal Arts | 45 |
Elective | 9 |
Core | 36 |
Total | 132 |
Degree Requirements
BFA Fashion Degree Requirements
- A minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or 108 Composition for the Artist
- Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
- 1 Written Communication: Composition
- 1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking
- 1 Written Communication: Context & Style
- 2 Art Historical Awareness: Western Art
- 2 Art Historical Awareness: Surveys
- 1 Historical Awareness
- 1 Quantitative Literacy
- 1 Cultural Ideas & Influences
- 1 Employment Communications & Practices
Program Outcome
Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:
Research and Concept Development
- Produce creative and original designs
- Select design concepts appropriate for the market and customer, building on the analysis of design and market research
- Conduct thorough design research, as evidenced in the sketchbook
- Generate ideas that are coherently related to the chosen concept as well as to one another
- Demonstrate evidence of trialing and self-editing designs
Technical Skills
- Work effectively with industry-standard software
- Produce garments and analyze the fit (three-dimensionally) of different silhouettes and knit structures
Visual Presentation Skills
- Create professional and organized presentations that reflect an individual/personal style
- Effectively communicate their design concepts and philosophy two-dimensionally
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:
- Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
- Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
- Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
- Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
- Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
- Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
- Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.
Curriculum
Semester 1
- FSH 100: Drawing for Fashion
- FSH 111: Introduction to Fashion
- FSH 120: Color Science and Fabric Technology
- FSH 164: Fashion Sewing Techniques
Semester 2
- FSH 102: Drawing for Fashion 2
- FSH 109: Introduction to Fashion Product Design
- FSH 187: Introduction to Knitwear
- FSH 274: Applied Textiles 1
- LA 108: Composition for the Artist
- LA 244: History of Fashion
Semester 3
- FSH 101: Fashion Design 1
- FSH 112: Drawing for Fashion 3
- FSH 220: Construction/Draping/Flat Pattern 1
- FSH 224: Knitwear Design 1: Foundational Skills
- LA 291: Designing Careers
Semester 4
- FSH 221: Fashion Design 2
- FSH 230: Construction/Draping/Flat Pattern 2
- FSH 266: Computers for Fashion
- FSH 282: Knitwear Design 2: Intermediate Knitwear Skills & Basic Construction Techniques
- LA 120: Art History Through the 15th Century
- LA 121: Art History Through the 19th Century
- LA 202: English Composition: Creative Persuasion & Argument
Semester 5
- FSH 262: Fashion Design 3
- FSH 286: 3D Design for Knitwear 1
- FSH 287: Knitwear Design 3: Design Philosophy & Advanced Techniques
- LA 110: Writing the Short Story
- LA 119: Fabric and Fiber Technology
Semester 6
- FSH 381: 3D Design for Knitwear 2
- FSH 382: Knitwear Design 4: Design Development of Individual Creative Style
- LA ###: Any LA course
- LA 117: Survey of Landscape Architecture
- LA 124: Physics for Artists: Light, Sound, and Motion
- LA 171: Western Civilization
- N/A: Any Course
Semester 7
- FSH 386: 3D Design for Knitwear 3
- FSH 387: Knitwear Design 5: Pre-Collection
- LA ###: Any LA course
- LA 292: Programming & Culture
Semester 8
- FSH 456: Fashion Portfolio
- FSH 481: Contemporary Crochet Techniques
- FSH 482: Knitwear Design: Senior Thesis
- LA ###: Any LA course
- N/A: Any Course
English Language Requirements
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