Fashion (Apparel Technical Design), BA
Do you have a head for technology and a heart for fashion? At ASU FIDM, you can take the grand design concepts of fashion artists and translate them into production-ready prototypes. You'll use next-generation technology to convert your ideas into fashion realities.
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Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
The Bachelor of Arts program in fashion with a concentration in apparel technical design is a distinctly professional, hands-on degree program that prepares you for a dynamic career in apparel technical design. You gain key skills sought across the fashion industry, such as flat and digital patternmaking and development, technical design, garment construction, technology for design, tech pack making and fit analysis.
Studio and lecture courses guide you in developing a strong foundation of industry acumen, design aesthetics, and garment and pattern construction valuable for technical design career paths in the fashion industry. You also create digital capsule collections as part of your capstone experience, acquiring even more training in the technical design world. All courses are embedded within the principles of sustainability, producing the next generation of environmentally conscious industry leaders.
Courses
Explore a sample list of courses you may take in this program.
| Sample courses |
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| FSH 125 Survey of the Fashion Industry |
| FSH 175 Merchandising Essentials |
| FSH 200 Textiles Science Lab |
| FSH 201 Textiles Science |
| FSH 204 Social Aspects of Fashion |
| FSH 208 Creative Technology for Fashion |
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See how your credits may apply (opens in new window)What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Apply technical design fundamentals including technical flat sketching, illustrating for tech packs, creating prototypes, and producing pattern corrections when creating final garments.
- Apply digital patternmaking and construction techniques to designs when creating a final digital capsule collections.
- Develop a comprehensive toolkit for self-promotion positioning them for success in the field of fashion.
Apply technical design fundamentals including technical flat sketching, illustrating for tech packs, creating prototypes, and producing pattern corrections when creating final garments.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form (opens in new window) for information about how to change a major to this program.
Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Fashion varies from country to country, city to city and culture to culture. Studying abroad exposes students to distinct cultural environments and enables them to expand their fashion knowledge in diverse settings. Students are challenged to adapt and persevere under unfamiliar social and cultural circumstances, which allows them to grow and prosper in their professional and personal lives. Students have the opportunity to enhance their resume and portfolio with a global perspective gained by studying abroad.
Study abroad is available through the Global Education Office. Students have the opportunity to spend a summer session in France in the Exploration of French Fashion, Language and Culture program led by fashion faculty.
Paying for college
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Build the career and future you want
Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:
| Career | Growth | Median Salary | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric and Apparel Designer | -15.0% | $62,750 | Learn more |
| Fashion Designer | 0.1% | $80,960 | Learn more |
| Technical Director | 4.0% | $90,360 | Learn more |
Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
More about careers
Graduates are prepared to enter the fashion industry in any of a number of roles. Some examples include:
- apparel designer
- design assistant
- fashion designer
- manufacturing professional
- product developer
- technical designer
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
ASU FIDM
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CCG 202
asufidm@asu.edu
602-496-5559
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