Associate of Arts (AA) in Fashion Journalism
Academy of Art University
Key Information
Campus location
San Francisco, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
4 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 1,156 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Jun 2024
* per unit for international students | $1,072 per unit for domestic students. Additional fees apply
Introduction
The School of Fashion offers an AA degree program in Fashion Journalism. In addition to emphasizing the principles and practice of the written journalistic form, the AA Fashion Journalism program offers coursework in fashion design to afford journalism students a broader appreciation of the craft.
Program Outcome
Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:
Research and Concept Development
- Research and develop material appropriate for print, online, broadcast or social media
Technical Skills
- Work effectively with industry-standard software
Verbal and Written Presentation Skills
- Clearly express ideas utilizing fashion industry vocabulary
- Conduct effective interviews
Historical Knowledge
- Intelligently discuss major fashion movements and the work of key stylists, designers, photographers, and magazines
Professional Readiness
- Produce basic materials required for an entry-level job search
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.
Career Opportunities
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.
Executive Editor
Responsible for overseeing, planning, and directing all editorial content, the executive editor is the voice of any fashion publication. You will develop budgets, manage staff and contractors, oversee quality control, and innovate in the print and digital spaces in this fast-paced industry.
Fashion Editor
Supervise the process of creating, developing, and presenting content for a fashion magazine as a fashion editor. You will supervise teams, conceptualize, and style photo shoots, curate photography, research industry trends, and choose items for publication in this fast-paced and exciting career.
Patternmaker
Turn a designer’s vision into a finished garment as a pattern maker. You will break down garment designs into workable patterns, transfer them onto fabric, and create the design blueprints for manufacturing.
Stylist
As a fashion stylist, you will provide on-set art direction for editorial and catalog fashion shoots and support merchandising strategy with the brand and theme-based shoots.
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 you 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.
Visual Merchandising Director
As a visual merchandising director, you will help promote the image, products, and services of retail and wholesale businesses. You’ll create eye-catching displays using visual and graphic elements and organize brand-related special events.
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Curriculum
Unit Requirements
Major | 9 |
Liberal Arts | 18 |
Core | 33 |
Total | 60 |
Degree Requirements
- A minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or 108 Composition for the Artist
- Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
- 1 Written Communication: Composition
- 1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking
- 2 Art Historical Awareness: Western Art
- 1 Employment Communications & Practices
After the above general education requirements are met, take Liberal Arts electives as needed to fulfill the Liberal Arts unit requirement.
Curriculum
Semester 1
- FSH 105: Introduction to the Fashion Business (Core)
- FSH 108: Foundations of Fashion Journalism (Core)
- FSH 184: Styling (Core)
- LA 101: Freshman Symposium: Artistic Resilience (Liberal Arts)
Semester 2
- FSH 118: Fashion Research & Reporting (Core)
- FSH 120: Color Science and Fabric Technology (Core)
Recommended for summer - FSH 145: Fashion Marketing 1 (Core)
- FSH 168: Digital Tools for Fashion Median (Core)
- FSH 244: History of Fashion (Major)
Recommended for summer - LA 108: Composition for the Artist (Liberal Arts)
Semester 3
- FSH 218: Blogging: Content Creation & Promotion (Core)
- LA 291: Designing Careers (Liberal Arts)
- PH 103: Digital Photography for Artists (Core)
- PRO 314: Social Media Content Development (Core)
Semester 4
- FSH 288: Fashion Features & Storytelling (Core)
- FSH 323: Fashion Trend Analysis (Major)
- LA 120: Art History Through the 15th Century (Liberal Arts)
- LA 121: Art History Through the 19th Century (Liberal Arts)
Recommended for summer - LA 202: English Composition: Creative Persuasion & Argument (Liberal Arts
- PRO 315: Social Media Strategies (Major)
Recommended for summer
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