American / Unted States Fashion Schools

[butterfly]

So now I have another dilemma on what I want to major in. I don't know if I should go for fine arts or fashion design. I definitely want to become a designer, but I'm really into fine arts and am good at it. I've been sure that I wanted to major in fashion design only because I want to be a designer. Rick Owens studied fine arts at Otis and dropped out, but he ended up being one of the leading high fashion designer. So, I was wondering if it's possible to major in fine arts for 2 years (associate degree), and then major in fashion design for another 2 years (bachelor degree)? Also, what jobs are available for fine arts majors? Lastly, can someone please help me with the problem I posted previously? I know I have a lot of questions but I really want to get over with applying to schools this month with no mistake.

[Fashion212]

NYC School - L.I.M. College is a TERRIBLE college. It stands for Laboratory Institute of Merchandising

[butterfly]

Gee... anyone?

[Ninel 28]

Originally Posted by rangerrick14

I read your list and saw Pratt on it. Thats a terrific art school with a fashion program that I think Betsey Johnson went to. But, like any art school you'll need a portfolio to get in since every freshman has to go a foundation year.

Hi there, I actually live in Boston,and know a few people that go to Lasell.For the most part it is a pretty good fashion school. The good part about it is that you learn not just the design aspects, but also business/creative parts.

Newton is a very uppity town , and EXTREMELY wealthy. My ex boyfriend lives there. But very close to Boston. =)

Not too many big names come out of lasell, but you will definately get a quality education. Unfortunately Fashion is a lot about who you know, where you've been ,etc. That's the only negative.

But Local companies know about Lasell and it's program.
Good luck!

[Ninel 28]

Originally Posted by KindlyCuddly

it really beats me as to why they're so costly, but most of the prestigious art schools/liberal arts college in the states are upwards of 30,000 in tuition alone...and that's not even including housing and supplies.

it isn't just the for-profit schools though.

RISD is an extremely good school. In all of its departments. It's faculty are great, and they really enjoy helping the students get to where they are going.

Rhode Island is a college state, as it is so small yet with so many colleges.
But RISD is very upscale, and is well respected in the Fashion Ind. I actually Just hired 2 grad's for my studio =).

Good luck!

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does anyone go to SCAD? Thanks