What about Pratt? They seem like they'd have a decent program-- but you never really know, a school can have a great art program and a terrible fashion program.
Also, what does everybody think of the advantages of going to a smaller school, where you may only get a B.S. degree, rather than a BFA, (i.e. Drexel/Mt. Ida College) and then doing your graduate work at a more prestigous school in Europe?
I'm afraid of going to Parsons just because I don't want to be another face in the crowd-- if I went somewhere smaller I think I'd gain more from professors really taking an interest in you and your work and cultivating your talent--- the whole big fish in a small pond thing.. but then again, I have no idea what the program at Parsons is actually.
i found out I got into parsons a couple days ago, and I think I will be going.
Pratt I heard was a good school, though the neighborhood isnt that wonderful.
another school is risd, which is in rhode island but is a very good school. I talked to a senior their who is majoring in industrial design, and she has some really really impressive work!
A lot of RISD kids I've talked to say not to bother with Fashion at RISD, they reccomed going to a school with more of a specialization in fashion (i.e. Parsons).. but Providence might be more suitable than NYC for some. All in all, I think any high-end art school will prepare you with the essential skills needed-- it's moreso just how you use those skills and connections to your benefit.
does anyone know about the art institute of seattle? what kind of portfolio they require and how much drawing skills? its all practicing but it would also be good to know something before applying
"Stay away from this and any other Art Institue. Schools like this are just a sham. Poor professors and poor quality students give it a horrible reputation and you are better off telling employers that you have not attended there."
My opinion on the AI schools is that they're so much more like a business than an actual art and design school-- I hear that they make you take the same mandatory classes from the same professors, which, I would imagine would limit your actual creativity. I don't think you ever really hear of anything good coming out of an Art Institute school...
However, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, or SAIC, isn't a part of the chain schools and is actually a well recognized art school--I just thought I'd throw that in
I guess that I would reccomend looking at the following schools--
Out west:
-Otis College of Art and Design, San Francisco Academy of Art (most of the programs here suck, I hear, but fashion is supposed to be really good),
Mid-west:
-Washington University in St. Louis, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and Kent State University--which I hear is supposed to be good.
In the East:
-Parsons, Pratt, FIT, Massachusetts College of Art?, SCAD (they're not accreditted though, so just check that out), Syracuse University's art school is supposed to be good too.
Also, if you're not looking for a BFA degree, which I would reccomend getting, you can get a B.S. in Fashion Design at a LOT of schools. However, I'd imagine a prospective employer would prefer a BFA over a BS just because of how much more concentrated the curriculm is in your major.
I'm from germany and I'm so interested to get an education as a fashion designer and sartorial. I'm actually working on my own little collection, but's ist so expensive, because i can't tailor. I'm looking for an university were i can go after I finish my school here. Is there also a fashion university in NY? Do they have high expectations to the future students?
THX for any reply
I'm from germany and I'm so interested to get an education as a fashion designer and sartorial. I'm actually working on my own little collection, but's ist so expensive, because i can't tailor. I'm looking for an university were i can go after I finish my school here. Is there also a fashion university in NY? Do they have high expectations to the future students?
THX for any reply
Hey DY, there's a lot of fashion schools in New York City. Check out the exchange programs, or Grad School programs at Parson's the New School for Design, Fashion Institute of Technology, and I´m sure there's other ones around. Closeby, in Rhode Island, there is Rhode Island School of Art and Design also a great design school. All of these do have high expectations of their students since these are the schools where many of the best fashion designers came out of. (Calvin Klein Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors- FIT. Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Donna Karan & Isaac Mizrahi- Parsons, Nicole Miller- RISD)
Yet because is so expensive, I would recommend you to investigate and consider the costs of going to school in the States and living in NYC before making your decisions.
I read that the fashion department accepts 60 new students every year. If that's true, then wow.
I was drawn to it because I also read it separates the fashion students freshman year, where at most schools you just do foundation courses. But now I suppose I have no chance of getting in.
But just generally, where can I get more info about Pratt? All I can find is its own website.
hey guys. i'm applying to schools in toronto. i'm currently finishing up my degree at carleton university and will be done in june. Even tho i would really like to go to ryerson.. another 4 years of university seems pretty duanting to me right now. is anyone here taking Fashion communication at ryerson? if so is it worth it to do the 4 years?
also i'm working on my portfolio. i've taken a drawing class since well i haven't done art classes since elementary school. also i was told to make some clothes myself. i guess i also wondering how creative or "good" at drawing and sewing must someone be to be accepted for the fashion communication program?? i'm asking these questions becasue i can never get a straight answer from the admin department at ryerson.
also is anyone here a graduate of International Academy of Design and Technology? how much of a scam is this? should i forget this school and apply to ryerson/george brown?
sorry if i seem like i'm rambling.....
thanks for everyones help!
well, the academy is a little dodgy, to be honest.
but then again, 4 years might be daunting, especially if you already have a degree (in what?). you might get bored. maybe you can get transfer credits and do it all in 3 years?
anyways, you need to be able to draw pretty well in order to stand out because it's a mail in portfolio, and if you've sewn before then you should be ok (if not...learn the basics). marks really don't matter too much so if you don't have a good portfolio that you've been working on for a few months...the chances aren't good, to be honest. it's about 1 in 8 students that get in...
I just went to the fashion schools thread to find it closed and since I couldnt find a new thread for FIT, I decided to start one. This is for all things relating to FIT, questions, comments and any information anyone can provide regarding all aspects of this school. This is my first choice school, so any information would be greatly appreciated!
So im graduating this spring from High School and I am already accepted to the University of Utah, although thinking I was going to major in business as it gets closer for me to finish up high school and finally start school I really honestly think fashion is what I would really enjoy! I know I can go to the U of U for generals and such but what schools are close to Utah that I could go to for fashion. We have a community college that offers a bunch of fashion classes but that would not guarentee me a job in fashion in the future. So do you guys know of any schools close that would offer what I need and maybe not the price of a NY school, I really dont want to be in debt for this lol Thanks
Thankyou! Im interested in fashion design. Possibly you could tell me some things about student life, dorms, people, food plans (which I've read about on the website but am not too sure of), and other things that aren't related to a actual classes/major. Also if anyone knows what the odds of getting accepted into this program, is it extremely competitive?
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need some advice: ryerson???
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