Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design
Owings Mills, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 18,867 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
In the Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design program at Stevenson, you will have the opportunity to develop your unique voice and creative vision in the field of fashion design. This program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of fashion and costume, consumer psychology, materials, and techniques of apparel construction.
With studio work as a primary focus, you’ll have the hands-on experience needed for a successful career, even before crossing the stage with your diploma.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Private Scholarships
As an online college that accepts financial aid, this includes scholarships and grants that are offered by private sources — such as fraternal and religious organizations, labor unions, professional associations, social groups, and ethnic associations. Because they are private and therefore not administered by Stevenson, you will need to research and apply for them on your own. The best place to start your research is your local church or synagogue, or a local club such as the Lions or Kiwanis. In addition, various publications contain private resource information; they can be found in your local library or bookstore.
Report Your Private Funding
When applying for financial aid for your online degree, any outside funding you receive must be taken into account when your eligibility is determined for need-based financial aid, such as the Direct Student Loan program. If you have been offered funding from a source outside the University, you should notify the Financial Aid Office of the amount and of the donor.
Federal Loans
A part of your financial aid award may be a loan from the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. A loan must be repaid. Therefore, when deciding whether to borrow, you should examine your need for assistance and your future ability to repay. Generally, you will have from 10 to 25 years to repay your loan, depending on the repayment plan you choose. Your monthly payment amount will be based on how much you borrowed and how long you take to repay. Direct Loans have a fixed interest rate that differs depending on the loan type. The terms and conditions of all loans are explained in the Master Promissory Note which all borrowers must complete and sign.
Alternative/Private Education Loan
Alternative Student Loans, also commonly referred to as Private Education Loans, are consumer loans offered by banks, credit unions, and other private lenders to cover the cost of college not covered by financial aid for online degrees.
Before applying for an Alternative Student Loan, the student and parent of a dependent student should compare the terms of the loan with loan assistance available through the Federal Direct Student Loan and Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan Programs. Most Alternative Student Loan Programs are not competitive with the Federal Loan Programs and are only intended to provide supplemental education financing after all federal options are exhausted.
Curriculum
The courses listed below are required for the completion of the bachelor’s degree in fashion design. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).
Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.
Major Requirements
- FYS 100 First Year Seminar
- ART 110 Fundamentals of Design I
- ART 113 Fundamentals of Design II
- ART 116 Drawing I
- ART 117 Drawing II
- FDES 101 Construction Fundamentals
- FDES 200 Textiles
- FDES 201 Fashion Design I
- FDES 202 Fundamentals of Draping
- FDES 203 Garment Construction Studio
- FDES 205 Computer-Aided Pattern Design I
- FDES 210 Fashion Illustration
- FDES 274 History of Fashion
- FDES 290 Internship Preparation
- FDES 301 Tailoring
- FDES 302 Technical Illustration
- FDES 303 Concept Development in Fashion Design
- FDES 315/FMER 315 Writing for Fashion
- FDES 390 Internship
- FDES 401 Collections I
- FDES 403 Collections II
- FDES 404 Product Development and Manufacturing
- FDES 470 Portfolio
- GDES 125 Fundamentals of Digital Media
- MGT 210 Business Writing
- MKT 206 Principles of Marketing
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Fashion Design program will:
- Integrate the skills, theories, research and problem-solving methodologies, and behaviors of a practicing fashion design professional.
- Construct comprehensive design strategies considering sustainability in global, environmental, social and economic contexts.
- Formulate a personal design ideology considering historical, cultural, and social relevance/contexts.
- Synthesize design concepts employing areas of trend analysis, merchandising, consumer psychology, retailing, and materials to create strategically-targeted designs.
- Use appropriate industry terminology in the critique of fashion concepts and designs.
- Assemble a collection of finished fashion work for a defined audience demonstrating the application of industry knowledge and experience.
Career Opportunities
Internship Placements
- Fashions Unlimited
- J. Crew
- Joseph A. Bank
- MB Design Gallery
- Under Armour
Top Employers
- Amazon Logistics
- Gerber Technology
- Nordstrom
- Under Armour
- White House Black Market
Career Pathways
- Designer
- Fashion Writer
- Pattern and Sample Developer
- Product Developer
- Textile Designer
- Local, Hands-on Experiences
English Language Requirements
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