Footwear and Accessories Design
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN
Some people just notice the clothes, but for you, it’s the accessories that make the difference. Top designers know this too—that’s why so many have lucrative accessories collections. As an associate’s-level student, you’ll design and produce a full range of accessories, from footwear to handbags to belts. In the bachelor’s degree program, you will continue the hands-on study of design using advanced construction techniques, incorporating leather, wovens, and nontraditional and sustainable materials. Both programs offer field trips to prominent showrooms, design studios, and production sites in the fashion and design capital of the world.
COURSES INCLUDE
Theatrical and Character Footwear, Sports-Specific Bags and Carrying Gear, Athletic Footwear Design, Leather and Materials Technology, Technical Drawing for Accessories, Accessories CAD, The Accessories Industry
STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
Credit-bearing summer internships in Paris, Sydney, Barcelona, and Dublin
TYPICAL INTERNSHIPS
Kenneth Cole, Coach, Converse, Nine West, Steve Madden, Liz Claiborne
CAREER OUTCOMES
Graduates of the AAS program become designers, stylists, product-line builders, merchandisers, and production assistants. BFA graduates hold positions as lead designers, creative directors, senior merchandisers, senior sample-makers, head patternmakers, heads of multidivision companies, and vice presidents.
Athletic shoe in progress, by students Kanika Tibrewal and Ayaka Yamada as part of a group project
Students with an AAS in Footwear and Accessories Design may apply to this BFA program. Students with other AAS degrees require additional coursework. Learn more about 2+2