fashion design

If you are drawn to fabric, color, apparel or design, this might be the perfect summer program for you. No prior knowledge of design or garment construction is needed for this program.

The fashion industry and its related businesses constitute some of the most fascinating reflections of our culture. You’ll experience being a full-time University fashion design student, with all of the excitement and challenge of hands-on instruction, professional equipment, and inspiration and guidance from University faculty.

The Summer College Fashion Design program students receive step-by-step detailed instruction as part of their studies, and work produced during the program is suitable for inclusion in a college application portfolio.

In Introduction to the World of Fashion, you’ll step into the fashion universe by learning fashion drawing and studying current fashion periodicals.

Accessory Design will provide a chance for hands-on study. You’ll design and create a line of accessories similar to those offered by most fashion houses.

Introduction to Industry Garment Construction guides you to create a fashion garment similar to those produced by college freshmen in the Fashion Design major.

A week in our computer laboratory will give you a good introduction to this technology and will provide you with state-of-the-art samples for your portfolio

What's the deal?
• The six-week session, which earns six college credits, is divided into six modules
• Learn fashion drawing, design, and construction skills from fashion professionals
• Live the life of a fashion student in a stimulating and inspiring university setting
• Experiment with state-of-the-art equipment
• Prepare a portfolio for college application in fashion design
• Experience the fashion world where most fabrics are designed on computers and printed on textile printers
• The program culminates in an exhibition located on the Syracuse campus, the exhibition, showcasing work from all the course modules, is an exciting celebration of student accomplishment

Typical Day
9 a.m.- Noon, 1 p.m.-4:00 p.m. In addition to busy days in the studio, you will have lectures that provide you with a new and fascinating view of 20th-century design in the context of fashion history and culture.