When it comes to design degrees, fashion design is one of the popular degrees to achieve. The reason fashion design is so popular is due to the fact that it is a way to express yourself through the clothes and accessories you design for millions to wear and appreciate. If an individual is interested in adding their personal taste to the world of fashion, getting a degree in the fashion industry may be the right option.
When an individual goes to school to get a fashion degree, this normally means he or she wants to become a fashion designer who will create clothing for people that is both physically appealing and stunning to look at. However, there are other types of jobs that one can aspire to when getting a degree in fashion. A student can also be interested in fashion merchandising or fashion marketing.
The degrees that are usually offered are an Associate Degree in Fashion Design and a Bachelors in Fashion Design. As far as the marketing and merchandising, one is able to either get an Associates in Fashion Merchandising or in Fashion Marketing, as well as a Bachelors in Fashion Marketing or Merchandising. The graduate is also able to get a Certificate in Fashion Design and Merchandising.
There are many colleges and universities that offer a fashion degree. An individual can get a degree in fashion by attending an on-campus school or via a distance learning program. Either way, the individual is able to get the resources and the knowledge that one needs in order to succeed in the fashion industry. It is always up to the individual to make sure that the school is the right one for them, depending on how they would rather learn, either in house or remotely.
In terms of applying to a fashion design program, every school varies with the process but there are normally steps that need to be proceeded in order to be accepted or even considered in the institution. Depending on the school you are applying to, you will have a certain set of rules and regulations to follow.
Many schools ask that you have at least a high school diploma or a GED and some schools ask that you have a GPA standing at a certain number in order to get into the school. Some schools may also have the potential student take placement exams to see which level would be best for them in terms of placing the in the correct class. A student may need to also submit a portfolio of one's work for consideration.
Some schools will also be able to place the student in an internship or a job with a fashion related industry once the student has graduated from their school. Of course every school varies, so it is always up to the student to contact the school beforehand to see what they have to offer in terms of classes, placement and application.
