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Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree in Fashion

The MFA Fashion curriculum refines and focuses the graduate candidate’s individual vision, with courses in fashion design, merchandising, textiles, and knitwear. Studio courses hone the student’s mastery of fashion industry standards, combining design excellence with the latest digital tools.

Graduate candidates are guided through directed study, culminating in a Final Project–production of a professional fashion collection and portfolio, or merchandising project.

Learning Outcomes: Degree Breakdowns:

MFA Fashion Unit Requirements

Major 27 units
Directed Study 18 units
Graduate Liberal Arts 12 units
Electives 6 units
TOTAL 63 units

MFA Fashion Degree Requirements

1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic Sensitivity course
1 Cross Cultural Understanding course
1 Professional Practices & Communications course
1 Graduate Liberal Arts Elective

And:
  • Successful completion of 63 units
  • Successful completion of Final Thesis Project
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Minimum grade of C in all coursework
  • Petition to Graduate
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