Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Fashion Design

Graduate programs in the School of Fashion refine and focus your individual artistic vision with degree options in Design, Knitwear Design, Textile Design, Costume Design, Footwear & Accessory Design, Fashion Product Development, Fashion Merchandising & Management, and Fashion Marketing & Brand Management. Studio courses hone your knowledge of industry standards, combining design excellence with the mastery of the latest digital tools. Graduate candidates are guided through Directed Study which culminates in the production of a final collection, portfolio, or project.

Unit Requirements

Degree Requirements

MFA Fashion Degree Requirements

• Successful completion of the Final Thesis Project

• Minimum grade of C in all required 63 units

• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirements:
  • 1  Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic course
  • 1  Cross-Cultural Understanding course

About Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University aims to defy the ordinary and create the extraordinary. We offer over 120+ degree programs in art and design, and 29 degrees that intersect with the world of innovative technology qualifying for STEM OPT. Through our career-centered curriculum, award-winning faculty, and real-world projects, we prepare our talented students for exciting and rewarding creative careers.