Fashion Design - Associate in Applied Science
Program Overview
Explore The Art Institute of New York City Fashion Design programs and you will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to enter a career in fashion.
The Art Institute of New York City offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Fashion Design program that introduces students to the basic skills of construction in sewing, flat pattern drafting, and draping. Our associate’s degree program in Fashion Design also allows students to examine their own work and the work of their peers to learn to think critically about design.
Students can move on to the development of collections, with opportunities to present their work in fashion shows and competitions. Business practices, agency procedures, marketing, and client relations are studied to support the creative side of design and provide students with a realistic view of the world of business. This New York City Fashion Design program can prepare students with the creative skills required to seek entry-level positions such as assistant designer, stylist, visual display artist, and fashion illustrator. The program also provides a strong foundation for the bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design program.
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Program Description
The Fashion Design program at The Art Institute of New York City offers students a strong foundation of industry-standard professional skills and technical knowledge necessary for entry into the ever-evolving world of fashion. Students are exposed to, and encouraged, to integrate and implement both the creative and business aspects of the industry into their design decisions. Throughout the program, Fashion Design students will have the opportunity to gain and apply knowledge in a practical environment with the guidance of faculty and industry professionals.
Students are expected to achieve competencies and develop skills in basic to advanced designing, sketching, sewing, flat-pattern drafting, draping, computer-aided designing, and creating professional portfolios. Upon graduating from the program, students will have the opportunity to pursue entry-level positions such as design assistant, production assistant, assistant grader, private label assistant designer, assistant stylist, assistant technical designer, trim coordinator, and sourcing coordinator.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
• Comprehensive understanding of the history, terminology, business practices, and careers of the industry
• Implement designs from concept to consumer
• Identify and solve design problems and create solutions
• Develop technical proficiency in patternmaking, sewing, draping, and design using both traditional methods and computer methods
• Understand the regulations and laws that apply to the textile and apparel industry
• Acquire an awareness of contemporary topics in the fashion industry, while utilizing and applying the use of research resources such as the library, museums, professionally acceptable Internet tools, and professional associations
• Create a professional, industry-standard portfolio that incorporates a body of work that is focused and branded with a personal vision
• Prepare students for a lifetime of continuous learning by giving them the skills and tools of inquiry, research, analysis, and communications while learning to place individual subjects into larger contexts
Tuition Data for this program at
The Art Institute of New York City
Below is the current tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.
| Books & Digital Resources | $1400 |
| Program Fees | $6135 |
| Room & Board | $60822 |
| Tuition | $58968 |
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Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.
| Books & Digital Resources | $1400 |
| Program Fees | $6134 |
| Room & Board | $60822 |
| Tuition | $58968 |
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*optional where available
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- General and Operations Managers
- Marketing Managers
- Sales Managers
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
- Art Directors
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other
- Fashion Designers
- Graphic Designers
- Interior Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Set and Exhibit Designers
- Designers, All Other
- Customer Service Representatives
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
- Sewing Machine Operators
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers