I'm passionate about fashion and considering studying fashion design in New York for my undergraduate degree. Can anyone suggest some of the top colleges in that area with great fashion design programs?
Sure, New York is a great place to study fashion design due to its status as a major global fashion hub.
1. Parsons School of Design at The New School: Parsons is world-renowned for fashion design. The program has a rich history (alumni include heavyweights such as Donna Karan and Marc Jacobs), and students will have access to high-profile internships and job opportunities in the city.
2. Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT): Another prolific name in the field, FIT offers an array of specialized fashion-related programs (Fashion Business Management, Textile Development and Marketing, and Fabric Styling, among others) outside of just design. FIT also has strong industry connections.
3. Pratt Institute: The fashion design program at Pratt emphasizes the development of unique personal vision, offering a broad design education that includes a study abroad option in Paris.
Remember that the best program for you depends on your specific interests within fashion, your aspirations after graduation and the kind of learning environment in which you thrive. Try to visit these campuses, check out their respective curriculum/faculty, talk to current students/alumni if possible and view work produced by students to get a feel for the program.
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