FS 4001 - Graduation Portfolio + Fashion Show Development

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

In this senior-level course, students prepare for the transition from the academic environment to the professional world. Students will devote time to honing their portfolio and presentation skills and complete the production of their graduation collection. In the portfolio review, students will share post-graduation plans and receive a portfolio critique from department faculty. Students are explicitly required to accomplish the goals of this course demonstrating maturity, motivation, and professionalism.

Prerequisites: FS 3150 - High Fashion Construction Techniques and FS 3110 - Fashion Design II

Notes: Senior portfolio review included.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Complete a self-assessment and synthesize what has been earned in the fashion design program.
Produce a portfolio representing academic and professional achievements.
Produce a graduation fashion collection that is suitable for a runway presentation.

FS 4001 Course Learning Outcome Rubric

Required Textbooks:
Portfolio Presentation for Fashion Designers
9781501322983
Linda Tain
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
2018-02-22
Required Course Materials:

Fabric and notions depend on student’s collection
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office