American graduate students of fashion design study abroad , I usually have a look Ranking of American Fashion Design Institutes , and then look at the professional direction. Some good colleges and universities, such as Parsons College of Fashion Design in the United States and New York College of Fashion Design, pay more attention to interdisciplinary education. American graduate students majoring in fashion design pay more attention to students' innovation ability, hands-on ability, and design style is more commercial . And Postgraduate students apply for American clothing design , if your Collection of Fashion Design Works There will also be high scholarships, but the collection of overseas works of fashion design depends on your choice Collection Training Organization The strength of, still take Parsons to say, if your Collection of Fashion Design Works The idea of participating in interdisciplinary projects, combining creativity, materials, vision and fashion, is absolutely no problem in applying for scholarships!

Natural light art study abroad clothing design training, for graduate students applying to study in the United Kingdom and the United States, the introduction of the admissions officer review collection mechanism The company has developed an interdisciplinary system in combination with foreign famous schools such as Rhode Island, Huangyi, Kamei, etc. The Alliance of Admissions Officers will give lectures and interdisciplinary clothing design courses irregularly, so that students can not only design unique collections of works, but also cultivate students' interdisciplinary and professional thinking characteristics in advance, such as:

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A Survey of the Selection of International Colleges for Graduate Students of Fashion Design in the United States

First of all, the clothing design major in American comprehensive universities is divided into two different departments according to the different application fields of professional research. One is based on clothing design and fabric research, called Fiber Science&ApparelDesign, which is mostly set up in the design department of the College of Human Ecology. The postgraduate courses of this major provide master of science, master of art and doctor's degrees. This category is represented by Cornell University (NY), University of Wisconsin Madison and University of California Davis. This major involves multidisciplinary knowledge such as comprehensive aesthetics, culture, history, sports, society and technology. Most master's degrees in this category are MA, or master of arts.

The other is called cost design, which focuses on stage design and makeup research. Most of them are set up in the here department. The postgraduate courses of this major provide a master's degree in art. This category takes University of Florida as the representative school. The knowledge involved in this major includes clothing design, clothing production, lighting design, scenery design, and technical guidance. Most of these master's degrees are MFA, namely master of fine arts

Shiyu successfully applied for the clothing design of Parsons Design College

But in fact, the best major in fashion design in the United States is not in comprehensive universities. In some art colleges, such as Parsons School of Design, fashion design is the number one in the United States. In addition, the major in fashion design in Rhode Island School of Design, New York Fashion Institute, Savannah School of Art and Design, etc. can also absolutely beat most American comprehensive universities.

Secondly, the major of costume design, namely Apparel Design, belongs to the field of art. Most schools have no minimum requirements for students' GRE in the application, and most GPA requirements are 3.0. For international students, TOEFL scores are roughly 70-80.

The major of clothing art is generally the portfolio of students who pay more attention to, that is, personal works. In fact, this is the most powerful proof of students' academic achievements. In fact, the school only provides students with a more professional environment to enrich themselves, broaden their horizons, and further enrich their works and artistic cultivation.

The Latest Ranking of 2019 Graduate Students Studying in American Fashion Design Colleges

In addition to systematic theoretical education, most American schools will also provide students with a platform to display their personal designs, such as various competitions and commercial exhibitions. Really combine theory with practice.

A detailed explanation of American clothing design overseas universities

　　 Parsons School of Design

Both undergraduate and graduate students of Parsons Fashion Design are ranked first in the United States, and Parsons Design College is one of the four major fashion design colleges in the world.

The major of fashion design and society of Parsons College of Design is the first graduate course in this professional field in the United States, with unique interdisciplinary and international research methods of fashion design. Every year, a small group of students join the college to learn advanced fashion design, and are trained to become innovative and progressive world-class designers. Proposed by Parsons alumnus Donna Karan, the course has received support from major brands in the fashion industry, such as Diane von Furstenberg, Swarovski, Uniqlo, LVMH and Kering.

        Application: Language requirements: TOEFL: 92 IELTS: 7.0

Every year Parsons will give a challenge: choose any theme or concept, elaborate it with three original works, and briefly explain each original work with an article of about 250 words. Generally, 2-3 projects are required for undergraduate courses, 8-12 projects in number, and 5-6 projects are required for graduate students, 20 projects in number.

You can send your collection of works to colleges and universities through various ways and media, but it is an important way for you to show your artistic potential to colleges and universities, and you must be fully prepared. In addition to clearly showing your artistic concept and design direction, you also attach importance to your artistic expression methods, presentation skills and selected materials. For graduate students, in addition to originality, you also need to have a deep understanding of clothing and master the basic technology of clothing design. Graduate students are all the final candidates and must be interviewed, either face to face or through Skype.

Interdisciplinary Collection of Costume Design

        New York Fashion Institute

FIT is an internationally famous clothing and art design school. Founded in 1944, it is a public school, but has maintained good cooperation relations with private enterprises for many years. The graduate and undergraduate students majoring in fashion design of New York Fashion Institute ranked second, second only to Parsons!

New York Fashion College is an internationally renowned fashion and art design college. About 60% of the professionals in New York fashion industry have studied and advanced here, and have cultivated many internationally famous fashion designers, such as Calvin Klein, Norma Kamail, David Chu, etc.

Compared with Parsons, RISD and other schools, FIT's academic atmosphere is more practical and commercial.

The school has maintained good cooperative relations with many enterprises all the year round. It often holds exhibitions and various activities related to fashion, providing students with full business opportunities. Therefore, the employment rate of FIT graduates is almost 100%, surpassing other colleges. In addition, compared with private colleges, FIT, as a public school, is much cheaper.

　　 apply: Deadline February 15

Language requirements: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 80; PTE 53； Some professions require GRE

You need to submit transcripts, language scores, art study abroad portfolio, resume, intention statement and two letters of recommendation (one on academic and one on career) online. Graduate students have interviews.

　　 Requirements for collection of costume design works:

It consists of four parts:

1. A Design Test

2. A Sewing Test

3. A Written Essay

2.4. A Portfolio CoverPage.

If you want to mail paper-based works, all sketches and finished photos must be color printed to a size of 8 and 1/2 inches x 11 inches 21.59 cm x 27.94 cm (2 cm smaller than the length of A4).

The following are the requirements for e-portfolio:

1. ADesign Test

Project 1: Mix and Match Designs, Project 2: Fashion Design Artwork

　　2.SewingTest

Requirements: Submit at least 3 photos of finished clothes you sew to show your knowledge of clothing structure and show your creativity and aesthetic ability.

　　3.Written Essay

Title: Use no more than 250 words to describe your opinion on the subject of FIT

　　4.COVERPAGE

If the works are mailed, they need to be printed and signed. If the works are uploaded online, they do not need to be printed and signed.

      Fees and scholarships for American graduate students studying abroad in fashion design

　　 Parsons School of Design

The tuition for graduate students of fashion design in Parsons Design College is $1620 per credit, and the tuition for graduate students majoring in fashion design abroad is about $42900~$47100.

Parsons School of Design Merit based is based on Merit based Scholarship. The number of such scholarships is generally very small, and the amount generally cannot fully meet the needs of students. Such scholarships play a more commendatory role. Most Chinese people understand that the scholarship should be this kind of scholarship, but Chinese students should get more need based scholarships.

　　 Art Institute of Chicago

The Chicago Institute of the Arts provides Merit based scholarships to students. They do not need to apply separately. They are automatically offered along with the offer. The amount of scholarships usually covers all or half of the tuition fees. Note: If the admitted students give up their admission or delay their admission, they will be regarded as automatically giving up the scholarship; Most studios and departments will provide TA positions every semester. Students who obtain TA scholarships are required to work 3-6 hours a week, and all students can apply. The collection of clothing design works of the Chicago Academy of Arts. How about the clothing major of SAIC Academy of Arts

The tuition for the master's degree program in the graduate stage of the Chicago Academy of Arts is $1580/credits, about $43960

　　 Rhode Island School of Design

The tuition of RISD graduate students in Rhode Island Design Institute depends on the level of personal consumption. Because the consumption level of the city where Rhode Island Design Institute is located is not high, the largest cost of international students is tuition. The following is a list of the total costs of Rhode Island Design Institute for one year:

Tuition: $45530-62800

Student activity cost: $310

Accommodation: $12600

Meals: $8000-12000

Other: $2700

Generally speaking, the tuition of design majors is relatively high, with an average of more than 50000 US dollars. In addition, the application for Rhode Island Design Institute needs to provide a guarantee fund of about 500000 yuan. Many students can't afford to face the high cost of studying abroad, but Rhode Island Design Institute will provide generous scholarships and financial assistance for freshmen. Rhode Island School of Design provides graduate students with Graduate Fellowships and Graduate Assistants (such as RA scholarships). Generally, international students cannot apply for Assistant scholarships in the first semester of enrollment.

Due to space constraints, the colleges and universities of American graduate clothing design specialty will be introduced here first. If you want to apply for American graduate clothing design specialty, please pay attention to the requirements of the colleges and universities at any time!

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