School of Art and Design

The School of Art and Design offers 17 majors to more than 3,800 students pursuing careers in fashion, art, and a wide range of design fields.  In courses taught by a faculty of working professionals who bring industry experience into the classroom, you’ll hone your artistic ability and design sense while acquiring the skills necessary to succeed in today’s high-tech marketplace. 

FIT is committed to hands-on, practical instruction married to high-level creative insight. The innovative and relevant curriculum has been developed in collaboration with industry leaders and constantly evolves to keep pace with rapidly changing design and business trends. 

Studying in New York City provides you with unparalleled opportunities to gain real-world experience through field trips and internships at many top firms in a wide variety of professions. These opportunities often lead to full-time employment after graduation. 

Accessories Design
Advertising Design
Communication Design
Computer Animation and Interactive Media
Fabric Styling
Fashion Design
Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interior Design
Jewelry Design
Menswear
Packaging Design
Photography
Textile/Surface Design
Toy Design
Visual Presentation and Exhibition Design

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