Fashion Design Schools Get You Hired


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by Sarah Faulkner
Fashion School Review Columnist

April 25, 2007


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The results are in! Fashion design schools offer the best preparation for aspiring fashion designers. Colleges, universities, and community schools are now offering many affordable programs across the nation.

Fashion Design School Gives You Skills
Fashion design school helps you acquire the skills you need to get a job in fashion design. You'll learn about:

  • Different kinds of fabrics, textiles, decoration and embellishments, as well as past and current fashion trends
  • Variation in color, detail, balance, proportion
  • Computer-generated fashion treatments versus hand-sketching


The Basics of the Fashion Degree
You've decided to go to fashion design school. What's next? The National Association of Schools of Art and Design accredits approximately 250 postsecondary institutions with programs in art and design. So earning your B.F.A or Associate's degree in Fashion Design has never been so convenient.

The Benefits of Fashion Design
Earning your fashion degree from fashion design school definitely pays off in the long run. Check out these statistics for fashion designers in May 2004:

  • Median annual earnings were $55,840, with the highest 10 % of those designers earning more than $112,840.
  • 1 out of 4 fashion designers were self-employed.
  • Two-thirds of salaried fashion designers were employed in either New York or California.


Now has never been a more convenient and exciting time for those interested in a career in fashion design. If you're beginning to contemplate pursuing a fashion degree, why not explore design courses offered through online schools first? See how fashion design schools can help get you earn your fashion degree today.

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About the Author
Sarah Faulkner teaches composition at Texas State University, San Marcos. Her previous resume includes covering municipal politics for The San Francisco Bay Guardian, and news and features for various bi-weekly newspapers. Sarah holds a B.A. in English fr

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The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

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Start planning for your future. No matter what you want to achieve in your career, the International Academy of Design & Technology in Chicago can help. The Academy offers diverse and comprehensive degree programs in numerous Design disciplines as wel

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If you want to get serious about getting your degree, come to the school that doesn’t mess around. Our real-world based curriculum is industry-focused and made for busy, working professionals.  We offer accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees with specializations in Business, Technology, Criminal Justice and Design that can be completed in as little as 15 months.*

Tuition - No financial surprises here.  We provide a net price calculator for you to get a quick estimate of your program costs/financial aid**

Adaptability- Attend classes on campus or online, this way, you can choose the class format that suits you best.

Flexibility- You’re in control of the pace at which you want to learn because you can select between our part-time and full time pace options. We even have accelerated undergraduate degree programs and Master’s degrees that can be completed in as little as 15 months.***

Generous Transfer-In-Policy- Transfer** up to 75% of our degree requirements from your approved past college credits or your work, even military experience.

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Not all programs are available to residents of all states.  AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary. Find disclosures on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more at aiuniv.edu/disclosures. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
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** Future costs and financial aid estimates are subject to change. Results of the calculator are not guaranteed and special circumstances are reviewed by the Financial Aid Office on a case-by-case basis. The accuracy of your estimated awards is based on the information you provide. It is intended for undergraduate domestic students. The estimated awards are based on the assumption that the student will complete the FAFSA. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

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Follow your passion! For over 35 years, the Visual College of Art and Design (VCAD) has taught artists and imaginative people just like you. VCAD's Fine Arts diploma program is highly regarded for providing a well-rounded arts education in an environment that emphasizes creativity and individuality. Which program is right for you? Choose from Graphic Design, Marketing & Merchandising for Fashion, 3D Modelling Animation Art & Design, Fashion Design, and Interior Design. We know that employers want graduates who are knowledgeable about their field and possess the most up-to-date technical skills. That's why our students receive focused and specialized training on the tools, techniques, and technology used in their chosen career field.
 

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