CIP: 50.0407
School of Arts, Design, and Media Arts, 505-428-1731
An Associate in Applied Arts in Fashion Design degree provides students with skills in one of the three disciplines of apparel, textile or costume design. Entrepreneurial and design skills prepare the graduate for employment in the fashion industry or self-employment as a professional designer. Students develop highly refined skills in one-of a-kind creation of functional and decorative apparel and textiles. A professional portfolio of illustrations, patterns, textiles and finished garments may lead to employment, creating a business or transfer to a four-year institution.
NOTE: A.A.A. degrees are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in specific occupations; they are not generally intended to transfer to four-year institutions. For more information on transfer, refer to the Transfer of Credit section of this catalog, or speak with an academic advisor.
