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How To Become A Fashion Designer
Do you want a career full of excitement, innovation, and creativity? Do you want a chance to be world famous and have throngs of admirers wherever you go? Do you enjoy competitive and fast-paced environments? Look no further. You clearly need to become a fashion designer.
But what exactly do fashion designers do?
Fashion designers have the final say in what we wear on a regular basis. Throughout the year, they study trends and then design their own creations based on their preferences and what the public might want. Fashion designers design the blueprints for every suit, dress, and pair of jeans that you see on the streets.
Sounds simple enough
Not so fast. Before you can become a fashion designer, you must go through some hoops first. It's an extremely competitive field for which you must receive extensive training. In addition to having a general knack for fashion, you'll also need a strong foundation in:
Lighting
Colors
Materials
Sewing/Production
What's more, you'll have to build up a strong portfolio and list of potential clients, models, and distributors. While you can do all of this on your own, you'll find that attending fashion school will make your life much easier in the long run.
But I don't live near a fashion school
Don't despair. With online learning classes, you don't need to live near a school. The school is in your house. You never need to leave, and you can attend courses at a pace that suits you. There are no excuses. Jumpstarting your career has never been easier, so break out the scissors and start designing. The world of fashion needs you. |
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| Penn Foster Career School | |
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 Get the skills you need to prepare for a new career in one of today's hottest career fields with a diploma or certificate from Penn Foster Career School. Choose from over 80 quality distance education programs in areas like health services, business, legal studies, education, engineering, technology, trade, automotive, creative and design, or high school. Our expert faculty and friendly support staff are dedicated to helping you succeed.
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Diplomas: Dressmaking & Design |
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| The Art Institutes® - Multiple Locations | |
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 The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.
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| American InterContinental University | |
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 Start down the path to future career opportunities at American InterContinental University. AIU offers a curriculum designed to provide students with a solid foundation, including both general education and industry-specific classes. Small classes help to ensure that students receive focused attention. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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Associate's: Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing |
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Bachelor's: Fashion Design, Fashion Design and Marketing, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Marketing and Design |
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| Berkeley College | |
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 Berkeley College helps you launch your career in business. Berkeley College helps 96% of their graduates secure jobs in their chosen fields. That's because Berkeley College provides a real-world education that employers demand. Berkeley College offers small class sizes, hands-on training, free lifetime career assistance, internships, and an extensive network of employer connections. Find out why Berkeley College is a recognized leader in launching professional business careers.
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Associate's: AAS, Fashion Marketing & Mgmt |
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Bachelor's: BBA, Fashion Marketing & Mgmt, BS in Fashion Marketing & Management |
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| International Academy of Design & Technology | |
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 Start planning for your future. No matter what you want to achieve in your career, the International Academy of Design & Technology can help. The International Academy of Design & Technology offers diverse and comprehensive degree programs in numerous Design disciplines. You can earn your degree in as little as 18 months and take advantage of job placement assistance resources.
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Certifications: Certificate - Fashion Design |
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Diplomas: Diploma - Fashion Design, Diploma - Fashion Marketing and Merchandising, Diploma - Fashion Merchandising |
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Associate's: Associate - Fashion Design |
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Bachelor's: Bachelor - Fashion Design, Bachelor - Fashion Design & Merchandising |
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| Westwood College | |
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 Your future in technology starts right here. Westwood College of Technology is committed to student success. Westwood's staff will get to know you personally, and they'll give you the support you need to establish and achieve your goals. The experienced faculty has in-depth industry experience and knowledge. Extensive job placement assistance is available.
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Bachelor's: Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising |
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| Wood Tobé-Coburn School | |
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 Need that degree, but can't spend four years in school? Jumpstart your career with a degree from Wood Tobé-Coburn School. Wood Tobé-Coburn School in New York City has a stellar reputation for preparing high school graduates just like you for real jobs, in the real world, in no time flat. 99.5% of last year's graduates requesting job placement assistance were placed. Choose from 10 career-track diploma and degree programs and gain the skills your future employers will be seeking.
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Associate's: Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising |
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