Fashion Designer Career Coursework
Natural talent in this field will only carry you so far, but the specific education that may be required by a future employer will vary depending on what kind of design work you want to do. Many employers look for such qualifiers as a degree from an art institute, which typically involves a portfolio audition of some sort to attend.
Bachelor's of Fine Arts programs are available at many four-year colleges and universities, and typically provide an extremely well-rounded art education that dabbles in art and art history, principles of design and work in various media. If you plan on working independently, it is recommended that you consider a liberal arts education, in which you can study business, marketing and merchandising along with your craft, to prepare you for your freelance work.
Most fashion designers agree, though, that their most valuable training comes at the hands of their mentors. This can mean either through an internship in a design house while completing their schooling, or once they are hired at a junior level position or as an assistant to a designer.
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