Thạc sĩ nghệ thuật (MA) trong thiết kế trang phục

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Costume Design Skills

• Conduct research to develop creative concepts and build a visual story
• Thể hiện mức độ nhất quán về chất lượng thiết kế từ khâu tiền sản xuất cho đến quá trình quay phim hoặc quá trình diễn tập trong nghệ thuật biểu diễn trực tiếp
• Conduct specific research based on a given script that shows a clear understanding of the costume needs for the story
• Design costumes that support the needs of the story and characters
• Communicate design ideas 2-dimensionally using traditional and digital media
• Develop a 2D design concept into fully realized 3D costumes for a production
• Apply advanced 3D design techniques to create clothing to a professional standard

Professional Readiness

• Produce a cohesive portfolio tailored to reflect career goals

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

• Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
• Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
• Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
• Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
• Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
• Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
• Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.

Academy of Art University offers some of the best training and hands-on experience to help accelerate your career. We pride ourselves in doing an exceptional job preparing you to excel in your future fashion careers. Our degree programs are designed to equip aspiring fashion professionals with a comprehensive toolbox of marketable skills that lead to success in the fashion industry.

Fashion Designer

Based on your conceptual vision, your grasp of fashion direction, and your ability to anticipate designs that will appeal to consumers, you will transform your fashion inspirations into original collections of clothing. Sketch, select colors and fabrics, and give direction to make the products you design.

Design Director

Oversee trends, color, and fabric direction for upcoming seasons across all product lines as a design director for a fashion label. You will manage design teams, oversee manufacturing and marketing, and set the direction for a brand voice to create the future of fashion.

Knitwear Designer

You will create ideas for a range of products including sweaters, cardigans, knit jackets and coats, knit dresses, and knit accessories. A wide variety of environments will be open to you - from retail brands to boutiques, to freelancing and will work with apparel manufacturers to create men's, women's, and children's fashions for the mass market.

Textile Designer

You will research, draw, and design seasonal prints for fashion, interiors, and other surfaces using both hand-drawing and computer skills. Design repeat patterns and graphic prints for the home and apparel. Create and inspire the next wave of textile designs.

Unit Requirements

Degree Requirements

• Successful completion of Final Portfolio Review
• A minimum grade of C in all required 36 units
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirements:
  • 1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic course

Curriculum

Semester 1

• FSH 651: Xây dựng thời trang (Chuyên ngành)
• FSH 661: Thiết kế trang phục 1 (Chuyên ngành)
• GLA 613: Thời trang, Nghệ thuật và Ảnh hưởng (Cao học Nghệ thuật Tự do)

Semester 2

• FSH 601: Thiết kế 3D 1 (Chuyên ngành)
• FSH 640: Vẽ thời trang (Chuyên ngành)
• FSH 662: Thiết kế trang phục 2 (Chuyên ngành)

Semester 3

• FSH 663: Thiết kế trang phục 3 (Chuyên ngành)
• FSH 665: Sản xuất thiết kế trang phục (Chuyên ngành)
• FSH 676: Thủ công trang phục (Chuyên ngành)

Semester 4

• FSH 664: Thiết kế trang phục 4 (Chuyên ngành)
• FSH 671: Xây dựng trang phục thời Phục hưng (Chính)
• FSH 740: Danh mục thiết kế trang phục (Chuyên ngành)