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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree in Fashion

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree in Fashion Styling

The BFA in Fashion provides students with a global vision that combines excellence in design, artistic vision, and innovative technology. The School of Fashion has developed a strong curriculum in design, merchandising, textiles and knitwear providing opportunities for graduates worldwide.

Learning Outcomes: Degree Breakdowns:

BFA Fashion Unit Requirements

Major Coursework
          Core 36 units
          Major 42 units
+Electives 9 units
+Liberal Arts 45 units
TOTAL 132 units

BFA Fashion Styling Unit Requirements

Major Coursework
          Core 36 units
          Major 30 units
+Electives 9 units
+Liberal Arts 45 units
TOTAL 120 units

BFA Fashion Degree Requirements

(For both Fashion and Fashion Styling)

3 Written Communication courses
4 Art Historical Awareness courses
1 Employment Communications and Practices course
1 Historical Awareness course
1 Quantitative Literacy course
1 Cultural Ideas & Influences course

And:
  • Petition to Graduate
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 108 Composition for the Artist
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