About the course

The four year certificate program provides students with a disciplined approach to the study of Fashion. Student portfolios will demonstrate the variety of skills and creativity developed. Graduates enter the field prepared for professional opportunities in Fashion. Students take electives and art history courses to round out their experience. Unlike the BFA program, students pursuing the Certificate program do not take liberal arts coursework.

　　Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

　　Research and Concept Development

　　Produce creative and original designs

　　Select concepts appropriate for the market and customer, building on analysis of design and market research

　　Generate ideas that are coherently related to the chosen concept as well as to one another

　　Conduct thorough design research, as evidenced in the sketchbook

　　Demonstrate evidence of trialing and self-editing designs

　　Propose designs that are possible to translate from 2D to 3D

　　Relate silhouettes, color and fabric, details and styling to the design concept

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (February), 2024	San Francisco
Summer (June), 2024	San Francisco
Fall (September), 2024	San Francisco
Spring (February), 2025	San Francisco
Summer (June), 2025	San Francisco
Fall (September), 2025	San Francisco
Spring (February), 2026	San Francisco
Summer (June), 2026	San Francisco

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Academy of Art University

Official high school transcripts and diploma. College transcripts (if applicable) must show the classes/subject, grades, credits, and number of hours completed for each class. You may submit your application for admission before taking the test. More information is available online for TOEFL and for IELTS. While we do not require these scores and do not have a minimum score requirement, you will be evaluated for English language proficiency upon arrival at Academy of Art University.

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Academy of Art University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

　　

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