Fashion Design Technology
Harkness
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Program Summary
Program Summary
Students will learn to dress, style, and create trends based on design elements and the fashion cycle. Topics of study include: basic sewing skills, fashion trend forecasting, fashion psychology, fiber, yarn, fabric, and garment production. Students will analyze fashion collections, study fashion history, explore fashion merchandising, marketing and advertising by creating a working business plan, and produce a professional fashion show.
Program Highlights
Program Highlights
Experience what it's like to produce a "NYC Fashion Week" style show exhibiting original student designs and styled merchandise selections from WNY Fashion boutiques.
Learn to dress, style, and create trends based on design elements and the fashion cycle.
Get to know the movement of popular fashion by forecasting fashion trends while applying real world fashion skills.
Create a successful business plan for a fashion boutique combining your design aesthetics with merchandising concepts.
Master sewing techniques to use in the creation of a self-designed fashion design collection that is displayed on the runway.
College Affiliations
College Affiliations
Bryant and Stratton College
SUNY Genesee Community College
LIM College
SUNY Buffalo State University
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Entry Level
Entry Level
Assistant Fashion Show Coordinator
Fashion Designer Assistant
Retail Sales Associate
Seamstress
Technical Careers
Technical Careers
Fashion Designer
Fashion Merchandiser
Fashion Show Coordinator
Illustration Artist
Personal Shopper
Retail Manager
Social Media Manager
Stylist Assistant
Window Display Artist
Professional Careers
Professional Careers
Buyer
Costume Designer
Creative Director
Fashion Editor
Market Research Director
Marketing Manager
Resourcing Agent
Fashion Designer
Style Director
Textile Developer
Wardrobe Stylist
Program Considerations
Program Considerations
Able to focus on tasks at hand for 2+ hours
Able to work independently and in groups
Have fine motor skills and dexterity
Strong time management skills
Able to work in a busy environment
Strong organizational skills
Strong reading comprehension
Strong computer skills
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Classroom Information
Classroom Information
Students in this program are eligible for post-secondary dual enrollment.
Large class size (24+)
Lab can be loud and busy
Work in close proximity
Various levels of supervision
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