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About Fashion Design Degree
Bachelor’s of fine arts and associate degree programs in fashion design are offered at many colleges,
universities, and private art and design schools. Some fashion designers also combine a fashion design
degree with a business, marketing, or fashion merchandising degree, especially those who want to run
their own business or retail store. Beginning fashion designers usually start out as pattern makers or
sketching assistants for more experienced designers before they can advance to higher level positions.
Experienced designers may advance to chief designer, design department head, or other supervisory position.
Some fashion designers specialize in costume design for performing arts, motion picture, and television
productions. Costume designers perform extensive research into the styles worn during the period in which
the performance takes place, or work with directors to select appropriate attire for performances.
Scope for Fashion Designers
Employment growth for fashion designers will stem from a growing population demanding more clothing,
footwear, and accessories. Demand is increasing for stylish clothing that is affordable, especially
among middle income consumers. Starting salaries in fashion design tend to be very low until designers
are established in the industry. However, a few of the most successful self-employed fashion designers
may earn many times the salary of the highest paid salaried designers. The best job opportunities will
be in design firms that design mass market clothing sold in department stores and retail chain stores,
such as apparel wholesale firms.
Leading Programs
- Fashion Design
- Fashion & Retail Management
- Fashion Design and Marketing
- Bachelor - Fashion Merchandising
- Associate Degree - Fashion Merchandising
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