Fashion Design Learning Outcomes
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Apply the principles of design, motives of dress, business cycles, and the soft goods chain to the overall fashion industry.
Investigate and evaluate the interrelationship of textile products, apparel production methods, and product life cycle.
Research the major factors that affect the design, purchase, and trade of apparel and textiles to create a well written research project.
Analyze the apparel design and retailing industry in the world marketplace.
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Identify, describe, demonstrate and evaluate apparel construction and production methods.
Create and develop original apparel designs from initial concept to finished garment utilizing flat pattern, draping, tailoring, and couture techniques.
Draw fashion illustrations and flat sketches, by hand and on computerized systems to create an illustrated collection of designs and garment specification/product development materials.
Develop and present orally and visually a professional quality portfolio of original design ideas and concept boards to demonstrate product knowledge and terminology used in the apparel industry.
Career Opportunities
Fashion Designer
Sketch and create designs of clothing, footwear, and accessories.
Fashion Art Director
Multi-disciplinary creatives behind the content creation of a fashion brand or magazine.
Fashion Stylist
Provide fashion advice, coordinating outfits for photo shoots, television, and film.
Textile Designer
Create designs for the production of knit, weave and printed fabrics or textile products.
Wardrobe Technician
Manage costumes for performances.
Costume Designer
Lead the costume team, budget, alternations, and time frame for projects.
Caroline De Souza '18, NBA Color Developer at Nike
“My time at FSU was one of the best times of my life. I am grateful to the FSU faculty for giving me the room to grow, develop, and cultivate my creativity as a designer in the Fashion world.”