Overview

Students develop their drawing and color skills in course work that combines excellence in design, artistic vision, and innovative technology to provide students with the skills necessary to realize their creative visions fully. Students are encouraged to participate in industry competitions and internships. Senior students may collaborate with other fashion design or knitwear majors to produce a runway collection for the annual San Francisco Fashion Show.

Research and Concept Development of Textile Design program at Academy of Art University

Produce creative and original designs
Select design concepts appropriate for the customer
Generate ideas that are coherently related to the chosen concept
Conduct thorough design research
Demonstrate evidence of trialing and self-editing designs
Propose designs that are possible to translate from 2D to 3D

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Book Arts
Fashion Visual Research and Design Development
Construction/Draping/Flat Pattern

Art History Through the 15th Century

Sewing Techniques
Fashion Industry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-05 00:00:00

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More details

Apply year-round, and begin taking classes in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. We accept applications through the first week of each semester.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Fashion Design View 162 other Bachelors in Fashion Design in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official, sealed copy of your high school transcript or GED
High school diploma with graduation date
Official, sealed copy of a completed Bachelor’s degree transcript
Signed Home School Program Certification form and transcripts
California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) letter

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40368 USD / year

≈ 40368 USD / year
Out-of-State

31224 USD / year

≈ 31224 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31224 USD / year

≈ 31224 USD / year

Additional Details

Undergraduate Tuition (Domestic Students): $1,239/unit – 3 units per class

Undergraduate Tuition (International Students): $1,463/unit – 3 units per class

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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