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Fashion

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 50.0407

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningActive LearningCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementInstructingLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoring

Knowledge

English LanguageDesignComputers and ElectronicsProduction and ProcessingSales and MarketingFine ArtsEducation and TrainingCommunications and MediaPsychology

Abilities

OriginalityWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionFluency of IdeasOral ComprehensionNear VisionSpeech RecognitionWritten ExpressionVisualizationVisual Color DiscriminationSpeech ClarityInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color
  • Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.
  • Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.
  • Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
  • Direct theater productions.
  • Mentor students.

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAccounting softwareVideo creation and editing softwareMusic or sound editing softwareWeb page creation and editing software

Tools

Computer data input scannersComputer drawing tabletsComputer laser printersDesktop computersDrafting curvesDrawing scalesDress formsFabric pressing equipmentFabric shearsFabric steamersGarment templatesIndustrial fabric cutting machinesIndustrial sewing machinesLaptop computersLayout T-squaresAnalog to digital audio convertersArtists' paint brushesAudio recording equipmentBand sawsBeading toolsBelt sandersBook pressesBurnout kilnsCarousel slide projectorsClay firing kilnsCommercial sewing machinesCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer inkjet printers

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsIndependenceRecognitionRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Fashion Designers27-1022.00
  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary25-1121.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Full seasonal collection sketches and detailed technical specifications — develop autonomously from concept through production-ready documentation.
  • Complex fitting challenges on diverse models — diagnose and resolve independently by modifying pattern construction and design elements.
  • Material sourcing strategy across fabric mills and suppliers — evaluate and execute based on quality, lead time, cost, and sustainability criteria.
  • Cross-functional design reviews with sales, marketing, and executive leadership — lead discussions, synthesize feedback, and drive design decisions.
  • Fashion show and sales meeting sample presentations — organize and oversee end-to-end, coordinating logistics across styling, production, and retail teams.
  • Pattern-cutting, sample-room, and production staff — direct and coordinate daily, ensuring quality and schedule adherence on multiple concurrent projects.
  • Target market segmentation analyses — conduct thoroughly, identifying demographic and psychographic insights to position collections competitively.
  • Non-routine design problems such as last-minute material substitutions or fit failures — resolve through creative and technical problem-solving under timeline pressure.
  • CAD and integrated product lifecycle management tools — apply at an advanced level to streamline technical package creation and cross-team communication.
  • Client negotiation and persuasion — conduct skillfully to align creative vision with commercial requirements across brand and wholesale relationships.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
67%
Placement Rate
8%