Fashion Design AAS - Spring 2027 Applicants
Fall 2027 applicants: refer to these updated portfolio requirements.
Deadlines
Spring Semester: November 1 - SlideRoom Fee (USD): $10
The Fashion Design portfolio submission consists of three parts: a written essay,
two design projects, and a sewing
project. All sketch and garment images for the portfolio submission must be a size
that you can scan or photograph
easily. Construction details should be clearly represented in both your design sketches
and garment photographs.
Originality, creativity, and design aesthetic are valued. Your ability to clearly
follow directions is a very important
consideration.
The Fashion Design program prepares students to excel and flourish in the fashion
industry. The philosophy of the
program focuses on individual students’ design development and professionalism. Through
rigorous coursework,
students develop their analytical, creative, and intellectual competencies. The learning
environment broadens
students’ aesthetics, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and graduates
apply these abilities to career
opportunities in the evolving global marketplace. The AAS degree builds foundation
skills through hands-on and
digital methodology and students examine and implement practical and conceptual design
solutions through two-
dimensional and three-dimensional techniques in projects and assignments.
Please submit a short essay, two design projects consisting of 7 to 14 images, and
a sewing project
consisting of 4 to 9 photographs.
Forms
Fashion Design AAS Essay
Please respond thoughtfully and note that your answer does not replace the essay that you are required to submit as part of your FIT/SUNY application.
In 250 words or less, provide an example of when your point of view differed from
a teacher or employer during an
evaluation of your performance. How did you handle the situation?
Portfolio
Project One: Sportswear Coordinates (formerly Mix-and-Match Designs) (3-6 images)
Sportswear is an American term used to describe clothing consisting of separate pieces,
such as jackets, trousers,
sweaters, skirts, and shirts, that can be worn individually or in various combinations.
Sportswear is also known as
Ready-to-Wear and includes a wide range of market segments, including Streetwear and
Athleisure.
Create a mood/inspiration page for the following sportswear designs. The mood page
should be an image that has
inspired you to create the designs below. Include a short written explanation of how
the designs have been inspired
by the mood page image, and list the destination and season of the year when your designs will be worn.
Draw original garment designs in color using the medium of your choice. Show sportswear
separates that work
together. Imagine that you are designing a wardrobe of 4 pieces that worn together
in various combinations could be
worn for different situations. As one example, you have a customer who must pack lightly
but must be prepared to
dress appropriately for a business meeting, a casual lunch and an important dinner
date.
- Design a jacket
- Design a top (use the top twice, once on each figure)
- Design a pant
- Design a skirt
Sketch your designs in color on two hand drawn figures. Do not trace or use a template
for your figures. Include back
views of the garments on an additional figure or as a flat sketch. For portfolio submission,
scan or photograph real
fabric swatches (not “digital”) and identify those fabrics (fabric weave/knit and
fiber; for example, wool gabardine, silk charmeuse, cotton gauze, etc.) on the front
of the sketches. Submit 3 to 6 images for this project.
Project Two: Fashion Design Artwork (4-8 images)
Submit four to eight sketches of your original fashion design artwork on figures that
you have drawn yourself. For one
image, show your initial design thinking process in pencil sketch. For the rest, choose
your own materials. Express
your creativity, style, and variety. Do not include fine art samples; only fashion
design artwork should be submitted.
Edit your portfolio. Do not submit more than is requested.
Draw original designs in color. Use the medium of your choice. Note: original artwork
can be computer generated, but
not required. Design sketches are to be on full-length fashion figures with back views.
Include scanned or digital photo of actual 2” x 2” fabric swatches on the front of each sketch. Identify the type of fabric (e.g. 100% wool gabardine).
Write 2 sentences for each image to explain inspiration or your thought process.
Project Three: Sewing Project (4-9 Photographs)
Submit photographs of two or three garments you have sewn (include front and back
views). Samples are to
demonstrate knowledge of construction. Originality, creativity, and design aesthetic
are valued. Photograph the
clothing on a person or dress mannequin. Garments can be created from commercial patterns
or you can develop
your own patterns or drape the design. Garment examples must be sewn. Do not show
existing garments that have
just been decorated.
Take photographs of the front and back of each garment, a third photograph may be
taken to showcase special
details on a garment. Submit up to nine photographs for this project.
Provide 11-23 items. Images (up to 5MB each) and PDFs (up to 10MB each)