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Here are some more fashion schools in case you could not find what you needed from the previous page. Yes, the listings are alphabetical (or at least that is what we had intended).
NASAD -
National Association of Schools of Art and Design: NASAD,
founded in 1944, is an organization of schools, colleges,
and universities. It has approximately 287 accredited institutional
members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate
and graduate degrees and other credentials.
National
Institute of Fashion Technology (India): 1986 was a turning point for the
fashion industry in India. This was the year National Institute of Fashion
Technology set up under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of
India, first initiated young and creative minds. Today, NIFT is acknowledged as
one of the premier institute of fashion design, management and technology across
the globe. The Institute has pioneered in evolving fashion business
education across the country through a network of seven professionally managed
centres at New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata and
Mumbai. The centres provide a common platform for fashion education, research
and training.
North Carolina State University College of Textiles
(NCSU): The mission of the College of Textiles is to be the premier
international institution for textile education, providing education of the
highest possible quality to degree and non degree students alike through the use
of innovative teaching techniques, and providing a vision of the future for
industry and the citizens of North Carolina and the nation through excellence in
research and outreach.
North Carolina Center for
Applied Textile Technology (NCCATT): At NCCATT, they are a unique part of
the North Carolina Community College System. They are the only school in the
state dedicated solely to teaching textile technology. Their school serves
citizens everywhere in North Carolina through cooperative arrangements with
other institutions and agencies in the state.
Oklahoma State University;
Department of Design, Housing & Merchandising: is a large program in
the Midwest offering apparel design & production; merchandising; and
interior design majors.
Oregon State
University (OSU): The purpose of the Department of Apparel,
Interiors, Housing and Merchandising is to provide an academic environment of
excellence in educational programs, in scholarship and in service.
Otis College of Art & Design: All of Otis' programs are marked by a philosophy of theory and practice. The
fine arts sensibility and the search for one's own voice are as important
in the Toy Design program as in the Painting program. Otis' faculty teach by
example, and when not in their classrooms, they are in their studios practicing
what they teach. Students learn the skills, practical knowledge and discipline
to work as designers in an intense and highly competitive industry. Fashion
explores the images we want to project and the ways we choose to live. Otis
graduates are trained to shape the visual dialogue we create daily with our
clothing.
Paris Fashion
Institute :
Paris Fashion Institute hosts three separate seminars each consisting of an
intensive four-week program. These seminars are held during the months of
January, June and September. All of their
classes are taught in English. Qualified candidates are chosen from all corners
of the globe. Many students come to them who are currently enrolled in fashion
design or merchandising / marketing programs. Others come after having entered
the marketplace in totally different career paths only to realize their true
passion is in the field of fashion.
Parsons School of Design: The school has long been a place for creative thinkers preparing for careers
in the visual arts. At Parsons, your imagination will be challenged to its
limits by some of the world's most accomplished artists, designers, architects,
advertisers, photographers, illustrators and critics. They bring their
professional expertise into our studios every day.
- Learn more about Parsons here on Apparel Search.
Pasadena
City
College (USA): The Fashion Department awards several
certificates and Associate degrees in Fashion studies such as Design,
Patternmaking, and Merchandising. Located on the beautiful campus of one of the
states largest community colleges, students may also take advantage of the
successful academic transfer program if a Bachelor's degree is required. The
Fashion department is located in a new, state of the art facility, utilizing
industrial equipment and supplies, as well as a computer lab, research library,
and textile and costume collection. Faculty come from the region's growing
apparel industry, teaching current technologies to students who will find
employment in the fast paced Southern California fashion industry or Pacific rim
production areas. The Fashion Department at Pasadena City College offers 5
certificates with training with Semesters: Fall and Spring, and Short terms:
Winter and Summer Registration details are available online at the college
website. Low tuition. This is a State of California Community
College. Address: 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91106 Phone:
626-585-7084 Contact: Mrs. Orsini, Department Chair, or Ms. Luttrell, Assist.
Chair Email: pccfashion@yahoo.com
Philadelphia University
(Jefferson) : Over 3,100
undergraduate and graduate students from 46 countries studying architecture,
design, business, textiles, health and science in day, evening and weekend
programs on 100 beautiful acres in Philadelphia and two suburban campuses.
Faffles Education Corporation Ltd: owns
and operates the Raffles Design Institute College Group, one of the leading
creative arts and design education providers in the Asia Pacific region.
Raffles Design College:
RafflesEducationCorp is committed to provide quality education through its
network of institutions in the Asia Pacific region to develop industry-relevant
skilled professionals. As a premier education provider they are committed
to nurture creative talents and design management expertise for the arts, design
and lifestyle industries as well as expertise for business management. They
provide high quality education relevant to industry and adapt to the
socioeconomic needs of the societies in which they operate. They strive to give
every student a fundamental education.
Royal Academy of Fine
Arts - Fashion Department (Belgium) In the
beginning of the eighties, the fashion world and the international media started
to get interested in Antwerp fashion designers. From then on, the fashion
department of the Royal Academy shared in this international interest, not in
the least because of the continuous quality of the collections designed by some
of the now aforementioned famous ex-students and a new generation of designers
as Wim Neels, Veronique Branquinho, A.F. vandevorst, Jurgi Persoons, Stephan
Schneider, Angelo Figus, Bernhard Willhelm, Anke Loh, Christophe Charon, Bruno
Pieters, Tim Van Steenbergen, Marjolijn Van den heuvel and Haider Ackermann
amongst many others.
- Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT): (Austraila): The Department is currently located on the RMIT City Campus and offers both undergraduate and post graduate courses within the fashion and textile design disciplines.
Ryerson
University, School of Fashion (Canada):
The School of Fashion at Ryerson University is an innovative leader in
fashion education, recognized by industry and the public, for setting the
highest standards in both educational programming and professional practice,
producing creative problem solvers and leaders for all aspects of the fashion
industry in North America as well as international markets. This degree program
offers two options: Fashion Design & Fashion Communication. Address: 350
Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada Phone:
416-979-5333 Fax: 416-979-5227 Email:
fshninfo@ryerson.ca
School of
Fashion Design (Boston): SFD offers exclusive curricula in the applied art of fashion design.
School of
Fashion Technology (SOFT) [India]: The School of
Fashion Technology was established by Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha (MKSSS)
in collaboration with National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), (Ministry
of Textiles, Govt. of India) with a mission to identify young women with
professional, managerial, technical and entrepreneurial aspirations, talents and
determination and trigger them off to become excellent inspirational leaders in
the fashion industry in India to meet the challenges of industrial
competitiveness on a global plane.
Shinshu University
(Japan): faculty of textile science and technology.
Style Design College: (Milan, Italy): Internationally accredited
courses taught in English. Campus situated in the heart of the Fashion Capital.
Symbiosis
Institute of Design (India): Symbiosis
established Symbiosis Institute of Design in 2004. It becomes
constituent Institute of the Symbiosis International University on
10th November 2006 under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956 vide notification
No. 9-12/2001-U.3 of the Government of India. SID
offers following degree programs: Bachelor of Design (B. Des ) in
Communication Design Bachelor of Design (B. Des ) in Product Design
Bachelor of Design (B. Des ) in Fashion Communication Bachelor of
Design (B. Des) in Fashion Design
Syracuse University (SU)
[Syracuse NY]
Technical University of
Liberec (Czech Republic): faculty of textile engineering.
Texas Woman's University
(Department of Fashion & Textiles) (TWU): The Department of Fashion and Textiles at TWU offers four-year undergraduate
bachelor's degrees, and master's and doctoral graduate degrees in fashion (retail) merchandising, fashion design, and textiles and apparel. The
university's location in Denton, just north of Dallas, provides students with access to one of the country's largest fashion markets.
Textile
Institute of Pakistan (TIP): The Textile Institute of Pakistan (TIP) was
established in order to meet the acute shortage of qualified textile personnel.
The Institute was founded in 1994 by a group of leading textile industrialists
and members of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA). The objective
of TIP is to offer professional education in the field of textiles that will
develop human resources to respond to the needs of the textile industry.
Universal College of
Learning (UCOL) [New Zealand]: New Zealand is now an impressive force
on the world's fashion stage. Their designers have become an aspect of
national pride, with many cities developing fashion incubators to nurture
and encourage fledgling designers. Designers, like their graduates from
UCOL's prestigious Fashion degree, with creative and talented lecturers,
guide you through your study. The Graduate Fashion Show has become one to
watch and a number of their graduates have gone on to establish successful
labels in the fashion industry. UCOL's Wanganui School of Design is
immensely proud of the sought after graduates from the Computer Graphic
Design courses. This is an ever-evolving area and graduates with up-to-the
minute skills and knowledge in design and multi-media are highly coveted by
the industry. Their high-tech, state-of-the art equipment and fantastic
lecturers means that they can offer their students the best of everything
and the results speak for themselves.
University of Ghent (Belgium), Department of Textiles: After the recent reform of the University of Ghent
in 1992, the textile laboratory was transformed into the Department of Textiles.
The department is intensely occupied with textiles in the broadest sense of the
word. In order to achieve its goals, the department employs about 40
people who can make use of very modern research and analyzing equipment and a
very well-equipped library.
University of
Louisiana at Lafayette: The School of Architecture and Design includes the
professional degree programs of Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies,
Bachelorof Interior Design, Bachelor of Industrial Design and the Bachelor of
Science in Fashion Design and Merchandizing.
The architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting
Board, NAAB. The interior design program is accredited by the Council of
Interior Design Accreditation. The Industrial Design program is accredited by
the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, NASAD. As the Fashion
Design and Merchandizing program matures, we anticipate it joining the others
with accreditation from NASAD as well.
University
of Manitoba Dept. of Clothing & Textile: A major in Clothing and
Textiles provides an excellent basis for understanding and appreciating a broad
range of subject material--from the origins of fibres in agricultural or
chemical enterprises to their use in the creation of aesthetic and functional
apparel and textile products. The program includes an examination of the design,
production and merchandising of textiles and apparel, social and cultural
influences on consumer choices of these products, and the properties and uses of
textile products.
University of Massachusetts - Textile Programs (UMASS at
Dartmouth) Textile Sciences (TES) or Textile Chemistry (TEC) at UMass Dartmouth.
Few colleges and universities offer programs leading to degrees in textile
science, as opposed to textile programs imbedded in home economics departments.
Their programs are rooted in science, technology (and business for TES), and
their graduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree. Most of the home
economics-based programs offer Bachelor of Arts degrees, and cannot boast of the
placement record, salaries, or advancement opportunities that UMass graduates
realize. UMass Dartmouth offers the only undergraduate degree in New England
that specializes in textiles, although similar programs can be found at
Philadelphia University, NC State University, GA Tech, Auburn University, and
Clemson University. They offer graduate as well as undergraduate degrees in the
textile sciences. Although their programs have evolved substantially with time,
they have offered degrees in textile sciences for more than 100 years.
University of Missouri, Department of textile
and Apparel Management Department: In the Department of Textile and
Apparel Management (TAM), you will find an exciting array of opportunities to
learn about the soft-goods industry--a term that includes the textile, apparel,
and retailing industries. Students in TAM learn about the enormous contribution
these fashion-related industries make to the national and global economies.
Students have a chance to study with award-winning professors, who also take
time to advise their students. Through coursework, internships, study tours,
student organizations, and interaction with industry experts, students learn
about careers in the field. When students graduate from TAM, they have the
skills and knowledge they need for a variety of careers in the soft-goods
industry, skills that are valued and transferable to other industries as well.
University of
Nebraska Cooperative Extension: they are a diverse and dynamic
community sharing a common passion: bio-fibers and textiles and the products
that are fashioned from them.
University of New
South Wales: (Australia) The Department of Textile Technology offers
courses in Textile Technology 3170 , Textile Management 3175 and Textile Design
and Technology 3177. These three courses extend over four years full-time study
and lead to the awar d of the degree of Bachelor of Science. Students must
complete a minimum of 40 working days approved industrial training, of which at
least 30 working days tr aining must be taken at the end of Year 3. For the
award of Honours, students need to have distinguished themselves in formal
studies, laboratory exercises, and in their final year research project.
University of Rhode Island: the
Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design. The Department faculty
are dedicated to preparing students to enter the textile and apparel field as
well-qualified professionals, to creating and interpreting knowledge, and to
serving the profession
University of Wisconsin-Stout: Higher Educational
institution offering 4 year B.S. degree in Apparel Design and Apparel
Manufacturing. Address: 330 HE Bldg.
Menomonie Wisconsin
54751 USA Phone: 715-232-2405 Fax: 715-232-5042 Email: albrechtd@uwstout.edu
Contact: Dr. Donna Albrecht
University of Zagreb: The Faculty of
Textile Technology (Yugoslavia):
Vancouver Film School Vancouver Film
School's one-year Makeup Design for Film & Television program is truly
unparalleled in its approach to the art of light and color in storytelling.
From big dreams to big realities - VFS offers the only Makeup Design program in
the world that combines every aspect of the discipline in one amazingly intense
year. Through an immersive study of all facets of makeup, including film and
television makeup, makeup effects, stage makeup, and fashion makeup, to script
breakdown, on-set protocol, and digital character design, one year at VFS
prepares you to join any production team. Address: 198 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6B 1H2 Phone: 1 800 661 4101 Fax: 604 685 5830
Virginia Commonwealth
University (Department of Fashion) (VCU) Developing Fashion
professionals is a primary goal of the fashion program at VCU. One of the
largest fashion programs in the United States, the curriculum includes training
in major areas of fashion: design and mechandising.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute &
State University (Clothing & Textiles) (VT)
West Valley College (USA) : Fashion Design and Apparel Technology. West Valley College is a
professional, effective training program that will prepare you for an exciting
career in the fashion industry. Their program is designed to meet your needs.
Take classes to re-train, update your skills or complete the program with a
Certificate in Fashion Design, Associate Degree in Fashion Design, Certificate
Apparel Production, and Associate Degree Apparel Production. You can also
transfer to universities. The West Valley College Fashion Design Program
is the recognized leader in computer technology training for apparel design and
manufacturing
Whitehouse Institute of Design
(Australia): As one of Australia's leading independent design colleges,
Whitehouse achieves excellence in fashion, interior design, styling and
promotional design. Launch your design career with a workshop or short course.
Move on to an Advanced Diploma of Design or Teaching Degree. Whitehouse
Institute of Design caters for all levels of experience, from high school
students to graduates. We will realise your dream of being an accomplished,
working designer.
Winchester School of Art's
(United Kingdom) MA Design pathway Fashion
Management. Part of the University of Southampton,
Winchester School of Art is a major international centre of excellence for
teaching and research, offering a unique and broad range of programmes.
Courses include BA (Hons) Textiles, Fashion and Fibre and MA Design pathways
in Fashion Management and Fashion Design. For the new Fashion Management
pathway, applications are welcomed from graduates with a broad range of
experience, a portfolio is not necessary and a limited number of 1,000
bursaries are available (conditions apply).
Wood Tob-Coburn School: Getting dressed is big business. A
career in Fashion Merchandising may lead you to showroom sales and marketing,
retail merchandising and management, or product development. Graduates from our
program benefit from the many long-standing and close relationships we have with
fashion companies in New York's fashion district, located just blocks away from
our school.
