Fashion Journalism (AA)

The School of Fashion offers an AA degree program in Fashion Communication. In addition to emphasizing the principles and practice of the written journalistic form, the AA Fashion Communication program offers coursework in fashion design to afford journalism students a broader appreciation of the craft.

Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
Core Classes

This program is available online and on campus

FSH 100

Drawing for Fashion Core/3

Develop foundational skills in design sketching through observation and replication. You will become familiar with body proportions, basic human anatomy, and figure balance.

FSH 105

Fashion Business: Concepts Core/3

You will be introduced to the concepts of fashion retail and wholesale merchandising, fashion materials, producers of fashion, and various fashion markets.

FSH 108

Foundations of Fashion Journalism Core/3

From interviewing creatives and spotting fashion and culture stories to runway reporting and social media fashion criticism, you will create content that highlights the ever-changing fashion landscape.

FSH 110

Creative Concepts for Fashion Core/3

Focus on original and creative hands-on development for collections. Color, fabrics, proportion, silhouette, customer, and wearing occasion are explored through 2D and 3D development.

FSH 120

Color Science & Fabric Technology Core/3

Color and fabric are concepts that drive creativity, novelty, and innovation. You will explore how fashion professionals apply color and design principles at all levels of the industry. You will study how textile fibers and other fabric characteristics affect garment performance.

FSH 161

Fashion Business: Digital Techniques Core/3

Use professional software to communicate visual information. Learn to work fluidly between programs to create fashion line layout, concept boards, and detailed specification for reproduction.

FSH 164

Fashion Sewing Techniques Core/3

Get the cutting and sewing skills for work in the apparel industry. You will learn both hand finishing and machine sewing techniques in wovens and create a notebook documenting your new skills.

FSH 184

Styling Core/3

Help designers and brands tell their stories. You will develop concept drawings from cultural references and assemble compelling outfits to create fashion imagery. You will put the foundations of personal, product, and editorial styling into practice.

FSH 391

Fashion Product Styling Core/3

Become a product and e-commerce stylist. You will style garments, accessories, and beauty products without a model for still life fashion photography.

Degree Requirements

Unit RequirementsUnits
Core24
Sophomore Portfolio3
Major15
Liberal Arts18
Total60

AA FASHION COMMUNICATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum grade of C- in all major coursework.
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
    2 Art Historical Awareness courses
    1 Creative Communication course
    1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking course
    1 Employment Communications & Practices course

After above general education requirements are met, take Liberal Arts electives as needed to fulfill the Liberal Arts unit requirement.

Additional Information

Program Learning Outcomes

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