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The highly ranked BS in Fashion Design program is globally recognized for training team-oriented designers who understand the interrelationship of design, production and commerce while creatively answering the ever-changing needs of the fashion marketplace. The program’s mission is to train student designers to have a vision for the future; to problem-solve; to communicate with a vast world requiring quick response; and to contribute to the global marketplace. Students study and create in state-of-the-art studio facilities, complete with industry-standard tools and machinery. Traditional patternmaking and draping techniques are taught Â鶹ԭ´´ digital design software, such as Adobe and CLO, to give students a comprehensive fashion design education that is unparalleled by other institutions.

The four-year BS in Fashion Design focuses on the development of professional skills and creativity supported by a base of liberal arts. The curriculum promotes an aesthetic understanding that is confluent with the technical aspects of the discipline. Students are encouraged to express their personal design philosophy while considering client and societal needs.

During your time at Thomas Jefferson University, you will also have the opportunity to add an international dimension to your education by participating in our study abroad programs at an international fashion center like Rome, or through short courses in other fashion hubs around the world. With a global experience, you will gain a cross-cultural outlook while broadening your design skills and strengthening your competitive edge in the international marketplace.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate from the Fashion Design program will:

Apply conceptual and critical thinking skills to demonstrate the theoretical foundation of the profession

Perform a broad base of technical skills and technology required of the profession

Utilize quantitative reasoning and verbal, written and visual skills effectively

Demonstrate understanding of business practice and ethics

Possess skills to make contributions to the global fashion industry

Examine global and cultural issues as they affect the world

Program Highlights

Our Fashion Design program offers students a matchless introduction into the fast-paced, creative fashion industry. Students are taught by industry professionals and graduates are recognized as team-oriented designers who understand the relationship between design, technology, production and business in the global fashion marketplace.

Learning through hands-on experience with the latest design equipment

Study abroad / Away opportunities in major fashion centers, including Rome and Paris. Sophomore students can experience the New York fashion industry through the New York Immersion course