About Fashion Design - B.a. in Kent State University
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Design integrates conceptual, technical and production design knowledge and skills, leading to a synthesis of the design process from concept to production. These processes include color, design and trend research; technical sketching and rendered illustration; pattern-making and garment construction; analysis of appropriate fit and fabric selection; and the ability to communicate specifications for production using industry standards appropriate to specific markets.
The B.A. degree in Fashion Design promotes an emphasis on the diversity of studio practice and liberal art experiences. Students have the option to select coursework offerings to gain expertise in a variety of specialties that connect directly to fashion design, such as wearable technology applications, garment knitting, illustration and/or accessory design.
The degree program prepares students for professional careers by developing technical competency, creative/independent problem solving and conceptual understanding necessary for the challenges of a career in the creative industries. Students develop portfolios for presentation at industry interviews and are prepared to be strongly competitive for any entry-level design position in the industry. In addition, students participate in a study abroad/away experience, which includes opportunities to study for a semester in New York City and Florence, Italy, as well as through collaborative partnership programs with the Paris American Academy, Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Regent's University in London.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
Kent State University Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Total enrolment (full time) |
38,000 approximately |
| Registration fee (for international students) |
USD 70 |
| English proficiency test scores accepted |
IELTS/ TOEFL/ Cambridge English Test/ PTE/ Duo Lingo Test |
| Financial aid |
Scholarships, Assistantships, Grants, Loans |
| Accommodation |
Available |
Kent State University Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Ohio Resident Tuition |
$10,602 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$11,706 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,162 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$26,670 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$19,478 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$0 |
| Room and Board |
$11,706 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,162 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$35,546 |
