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Two-Year Fashion Design Degrees Gaining Popularity
 Fashion School Review Columnist July 03, 2007  Send to a friend |  Printable Version
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Fashion Degrees Gaining Steam Fashion degree programs have been around since the 1940s, when students first started earning education toward becoming designers at a fashion design school in Washington. Today, fashion degree programs are popping up everywhere, at community colleges and four-year schools alike. Many students opt for the two-year program for its flexibility, affordability, and shorter degree track. Students in a Pennsylvania two-year fashion degree program enjoy sketching and apparel classes as well as field trips to New York's garment district to find materials for their original designs. These students get to participate in student-produced shows, just like four-year degree students. The best preparation for a career in fashion is still a four-year degree, but a two-year degree is becoming a more and more viable option for future designers. Fashion Degree Associate-Level Courses Two-year fashion degree programs generally focus on developing basic skills in fashion, and also building students' backgrounds in industry terms and trends. Here are some example classes for a two-year curriculum:
To go more in-depth in these concepts, as well as learning the business side of fashion, including fashion marketing and retail management, four-year degrees provide good options. But for the basics, either to prepare for a bachelor's degree or qualify for some entry-level fashion design jobs, a two-year fashion degree can be a great idea. About the Author Joe Cooper is a freelance education and technology writer and edits medical literature. He holds a bachelor's in American Literature from UCLA. |
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