Fashion - Albright College

Fashion - Albright College Fashion Design boldly. Express creatively. Step into the world of fashion. Fashion at Albright is a hands-on, industry-connected program where students explore design, garment construction, visual communication, and the exciting world of runway presentation. About the Program Despite recent staffing challenges, the program remains one of Albright’s most visible and experiential, maintaining strong industry partnerships—including its rare opportunity for undergraduate participation in New York Fashion Week. Hands-On Learning Students design for Albright’s annual fashion show, participate in editorial work for Fashion Lion, and gain exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week. Program Goals Course Requirements Opportunities Faculty Develop effective oral, written, visual and digital communication skills Establish a global perspective of fashion and costume Practice and understand ethical conduct Demonstrate effective problem solving through critical thinking Demonstrate skill sets relevant to fashion and costume Set and demonstrate a high standard of professional conduct Develop a strong work ethic to be competitive in the industry. Full Course Catalogue Course Descriptions Major Requirements FAS 105 Visual Literacy FAS 200 Textile Fundamentals FAS 202 History of Fashion FAS 225 CAD Track Requirements Design and Merchandising Track This track is for the student who is primarily interested in retail fashion and wants design classes to better understand the product that they will be merchandising. It does not qualify the student to work in Design, but rather in retail and management. FAS 101 Introduction to the Fashion Industry FAS 150 Intro to Garment Construction FAS 208 Fashion Business FAS 218 Visual Merchandising FAS 230 Fashion Illustration FAS 250 Intermediate Construction FAS 310 Fashion Product Development FAS 318 Trend Forecasting FAS 342 Patternmaking I FAS 372 Concept Development FAS 409 Lifestyle Marketing FAS 490 Senior Seminar Fashion Merchandising Track This track is for the student who is all about the business end of fashion. Merchandisers follow the designed garments through the complete process of designing, manufacturing, marketing and retail sales. It includes strategic planning and successful business development and practices. FAS 101 Introduction to the Fashion Industry FAS 150 Intro to Garment Construction FAS 208 Fashion Business FAS 218 Visual Merchandising FAS 310 Fashion Product Development FAS 376 Retailing FAS 318 Trend Forecasting 105 FAS 383 300 Level Special Topics FAS 409 Lifestyle Marketing FAS 490C Seminar, Merchandising Choose two of the following BUS 245 Principles of Management BUS 365 Entrepreneurship o BUS 247 Principles of Marketing BUS 250 Business Law BUS 378 Principles of Selling COM 219 Magazine Feature Writing COM 317 Public Relations and Advertising Campaign Planning Fashion Design Track This track is for students who are interested in designing and manufacturing fashion designs. Technology and sustainability are at the forefront. Classes cover a wide range of skills, both artistic and technical, found in the fashion industry and prepare the student as a well-rounded, critical thinker and problem solver. FAS 101 Introduction to the Fashion Industry FAS 150 Intro to Garment Construction FAS 230 Fashion Illustration FAS 250 Intermediate Construction FAS 342 Patternmaking I FAS 343 Patternmaking II FAS 350 Advanced Construction FAS 372 Concept Development FAS 383 300 Level Special Topics FAS 440 Draping FAS 450 Collections Development FAS 490A Senior Seminar Design Combined Major Requirements This track is for the student who is co-majoring in fashion with our department. Students cannot have Fashion as their primary track. It limits the students' future work in the fashion industry without additional classes, but gives them a brief and thorough overview of the fashion world. FAS 101 Introduction to the Fashion Industry FAS 150 Sewing Fundamentals FAS 105 Visual Literacy FAS 200 Textile Fundamentals FAS 202 History of Fashion FAS 490 Seminar in Design or Merchandising ECO 105 Economics OR Art 103 Design 1(Captured Gen Ed) Note: Business Co-Majors must select ART103 Pick 2 of the following electives FAS 208 Fashion Business FAS 310 Fashion Product Development FAS 218 Visual Merchandising FAS 225 CAD (Prerequisite: FAS230 Fashion Illustration) FAS 230 Fashion Illustration FAS 250 Intermediate Construction FAS 342 Patternmaking (Prerequisite: FAS250 Intermediate Construction FAS 315 Fashion Merchandising FAS 376 Retailing New York Fashion Week: Albright College's nationally recognized fashion program is proud to be the only undergraduate institution represented at New York Fashion Week , giving students an unparalleled opportunity to showcase their designs on a world-renowned stage. Under the mentorship of alumnus R. Scott French, students in the Fashion program gain hands-on experience preparing collections, coordinating runway shows, and navigating the professional fashion industry. This unique access allows students to connect directly with industry professionals, build their portfolios, and gain real-world insights that set them apart in the competitive world of fashion. Internships and Career Support Students can connect with the Career Development Center to find internships in design, merchandising, marketing, production, or retail management through placements at fashion brands, design studios, showrooms, retail companies, or fashion marketing agencies, applying creative and business skills while building professional experience. Recent internship placements include: Anthropologie, NY Boscov’s, Reading, PA David’s Bridal, Conshohocken, PA Firefly on Penn, West Reading, PA Isaac Mizrahi, NY Maggie Norris Couture, NY Marie Claire, NY New York & Company, NY Palma, San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy Ripkin Baseball, Aberdeen, MD Tiffany & Co., Philadelphia Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL ACRE Undergraduate Research Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE) , partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom. Kylah Freeman Visiting Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising Elizabeth Polley , M.F.A., '07 Assistant Professor of Theatre Paula Trimpey , M.F.A. Emeriti Curriculum Highlights Year-round NYFW integration Annual on-campus fashion show Fashion Lion publication Rebuilding initiatives with new faculty and program development