Fashion Design B.F.A.

Mission Statement

Fashion education at Pratt Institute is trans-disciplinary in nature, closely allied with illustration, photography, film, performance, visual studies and material culture. The practice of fashion is taught as one’s cultural embodiment within a social framework and learned through rigorous attention to production, craft and contemporary aesthetics. Students build a vision and a language through conceptual processes emphasizing curiosity, imagination, improvisation and play. They communicate that vision through proficiency in construction and illustration skills, fluency with materials, traditional techniques and digital technologies as well as synthesis of germane research. One of the world's most prestigious independent colleges, Pratt is globally recognized for its distinguished academic record. Graduates in fashion design carry the hallmarks of the department into the working world, where they are recognized for a commitment to ingenuity, authenticity, creativity and personal vision as well as an informed versatility. Their creative approach both reflects and challenges the needs of contemporary culture.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge of the fashion industry and the organization of the markets within the apparel industry.

Technical knowledge of garment construction, textiles and related areas.

Professional presentation skills.  Graduates will be able to clearly communicate their ideas and designs expressed visually, verbally and in written form and they will be able to discuss why, how and for whom they are designing a particular collection.

Develop the self-motivation to create a body of work (senior collection) with in the context of their desired market. Graduates will demonstrate understanding of how design elements, including color, texture and silhouette, contribute to the aesthetic and practical function of clothing for the human form.

Curriculum

U2270-Requirements for BFA (Fashion Design), 2011

Semester 1

Complete these courses.

---

FASD-107 Light Color and Design

---

FASD-111 Textiles I

---

FASD-113 Drawing:Figure and Form

---

FASD-117

---

FASD-133

---

FASD-141 Field Research

---

HMS-101A Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies

---

HA-115 Survey of Art I

---

---

Semester 2

Complete these courses.

---

FASD-110 Fashion Studio I:Concepts and Criteria

---

FASD-112 Textiles II

---

FASD-114 Fashion Illustration I

---

FASH-118

---

FASD-134 Construction Techniques II

---

HMS-103A Introduction to Literary and Critical Studies

---

HA-116 Survey of Art II

---

---

Semester 3

Complete these courses.

---

FASD-213 Fashion Illustration II

---

FASD-217 Fashion Design I

---

FASD-219 Draping I

---

FASD-233 Tailoring Techniques

---

HA-215 Survey of Art: Nineteenth Century

---

HD-207 History of Costume Design

---

COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF MATH/SCIENCE

---

---

Semester 4

Complete these courses.

---

FASD-214 Fashion Illustration III

---

FASD-218 Fashion Design II

---

FASD-220 Studio Methods II

---

FASD-208 Clothing in the 20th Century

---

FASD-385 Fashion Illustration IV: Digital

---

HA-216 Survey of Art: Twentieth Century Art

---

COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE OR
PHILOSOPHY

---

---

Semester 5

Complete these courses plus 2 studio elective credits and 3 liberal arts elective credits.

---

FASD-303 Design Studio: Knitwear

---

FASD-305 Design Studio:Cocktail & Special Occasion Dresses

---

FASD-307 Design Studio:Swimwear

---

FASD-324 Ecology + Fashion Design

---

FASD-386 Fashion Illustration V:Advanced Digital

---

COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE OR
PHILOSOPHY

---

---

Semester 6

Complete these courses plus 2 studio elective credits and 3 liberal arts elective credits.

---

FASD-304 Design Studio: Lingerie

---

FASD-306 Design Studio:Activewear

---

FASD-308 Design Studio:Sportswear

---

FASD-325 Sustainable Practices in Design II

---

FASD-318 Fashion Design III

---

COMPLETE 3 CREDITS OF MATH/SCIENCE

---

---

Semester 7

Complete these courses plus 4 studio elective credits and 4 liberal arts elective credits.

---

FASD-401 Collection I

---

FASD-441 Portfolio:Development in Strategy and Identity

---

CH-300 World Civilizations I

---

---

Semester 8

Complete these courses plus 2 studio elective credits.

---

FASD-402 Senior Thesis II

---

FASD-480 Internship IV

---

CH-400 World Civilizations II

---

---